Christian D. Orr is a journalist who writes for The National Interest. With a focus on military history and technology, Christian's articles explore the remarkable stories and achievements of various aircraft, warships, and military equipment. His passion for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of military history is evident in his engaging and informative writing style.
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Summary 1st Lt. Frank Luke Jr. was a Medal of Honor recipient with an impressive but tragically short combat career.
By popular demand, these are the WW2 6-engine aircraft you seek.
Summary The OV-10 Bronco excelled in Forward Air Control missions during the Vietnam War, proving its worth in combat.
By: Christian D. Orr
The IJN Shinano, initially a battleship converted to an aircraft carrier, was sunk by the USS Archerfish on its maiden voyage in 1944. Despite being a massive and powerful warship, Shinano succumbed to four torpedo strikes from the Archerfish.
By: Christian D. Orr
The Battle of the Philippines Sea was nicknamed "The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot." The primary turkey hunter was the F6F Hellcat.
C-5 Galaxy Link copied to clipboard Summary The C-5 Galaxy, aka "FRED," has been serving the USAF since 1970, with the latest version, the C-5M Super Galaxy, projected to remain in service until 2040.
Summary The Nakajima Ki-84 "Frank" was Japan's fastest fighter during WWII and possessed advanced features.
Summary The P-8 Poseidon is replacing the Lockheed P-3 Orion in US Navy's antisubmarine warfare. The P-8 features advanced sensor technology to detect subs effectively.
Summary The AV-8B Harrier II is the only fixed-wing V/STOL aircraft in the free world, boasting a unique design history.
Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is currently unusable due to numerous issues, including outdated technology and damage from a 2019 fire. Despite Russia's advancements in nuclear technology, they lack a modern nuclear-powered carrier. The Soviet-era project Ulyanovsk, intended to be a formidable nuclear supercarrier, was never completed due to the USSR's collapse.
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