This is how the Army prepares tanks and other vehicles for display
Anyone who has been through a Motorpool Monday can attest to the fact that it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain military vehicles in good working order….
The 8 fastest man-made objects ever
Humans feel the need for speed — without a doubt. From the first time we sit behind the wheel to choosing which roller coasters we prioritize at Magic Mountain, speed is always a primary factor.
Please, stop calling these other vehicles tanks
Look, we get it. It can be hard to write about the military. What’s the difference between soldiers, troops, and service members? Are Coast Guardsman sailors? Are they Navy personnel at all? Do those guys really prefer to be known as “sea…
How the white Toyota HiLux became the favorite vehicle of terrorists
Troops working at base entrances or traffic control points inspect vehicles with great care. Troops search every inch of a vehicle to ensure that there aren’t any explosives or terrorists onboard. But there is one specific make, model, and color th…
Meet the ‘Ripsaw,’ one extreme badass tank
Germany’s Puma is a 40-ton death machine
Germany introduced the world to the concept of blitzkrieg. One of the key elements to this strategy is to have a force of tanks and mechanized infantry strike deeply and (relatively) quickly behind enemy lines. This means that to successful…
4 German designs used by Japan in WWII
Although the Japanese feudal period ended at the turn of the 17th century, isolationist policies delayed the country’s advancement compared to western nations. The shogunate and samurai culture persisted until…
This MH-139A is the Air Force’s replacement for the Huey
For nearly 40 years, the Air Force missions of VIP transport in the DC area as well patrolling Air Force Global Strike Command missile fields has been performed by the…
This military theme park lets you drive tanks, crush cars, and shoot machine guns
Whether in the military or not, most people don’t drive tanks. But for nearly a decade, Drive A Tank has opened its doors to civilians wanting to live out their tank fantasies.
Having your own personal APC makes sense when things to haywire
In 2010, a standoff with police in Hoonah, Alaska, on the northeast shore of Chichagof Island led to a shootout that resulted in two officers being killed and the suspect barricading himself inside a house. Alaska State Trooper Rodney Dial responded…