Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1. aircraft carrier- a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings ...
The Journal asserted that Szota’s comments and those of Western intelligence officials support the claim that the Russian military-intelligence agency, the GRU, was behind the plot. A DHL aircraft taking off from Leipzig/Halle Airport. (Heiko Rebsch/picture alliance via Getty Images) "We ha...
The US military has taken delivery of 300 F-35 fighter jets[90] and that number will double by the end of 2020. The eventual number of F-35s required by the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps is set for now at an unprecedented 2,443. The demand for both unmanned aerial vehicles (UA...
The company hauls more than 19,300 loads per day, with 9000+ tractors, 33,830+ trailers, and 26,000+ intermodal containers on the road. Since they put safety first, they have hired 6,400+ drivers who’ve driven over 1 million miles. About 14% of company drivers have military experience...
United States of America (1942-1945) Walking Pillbox – None Built If someone tried to define the term ‘tank’ as a military vehicle, they generally would agree on the need for a turret, armor, and tracks. Whilst there are exceptions to each of these to one degree or another, the ...
is that that the military buys technology for the infantry too much the same way it buys much pricier items like jets: with lots of specialized requirements, red tape and an overabundance of caution. That makes sense, in theory, when you’re buying airplanes made in46 states, but not wh...
You must beat terrorist hijackers to save precious lives and Hi-tech military equipment. It’s the most erous and challenging duty call.The Hijackers have taken control of all army bases, temporary run ways in the battlefield and some of your special cargo and transport planes. You must plan...
The airline argued that its rigorous selection criteria and training regime is comparable to military pilot training programmes, and should therefore receive the same kind of credit. It was the first request by any US airline for an exemption. In September, the FAA shot down the pl...
A few moments after Isitt’s signature, 349 American carrier airplanes – a mix of Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters, Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers, and other aircraft – flew in massed formation overhead in a purposefully overwhelmingdisplayof American military power. They were followed by 462...
Electra.aero, Inc.(Electra) is a next-gen aerospace company pioneering direct aviation, the next level of connectivity that will bring air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. The company is building clean tech, hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplanes t...