Are you surprised by the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces in downing Russian attack drones?
I work in an office with drone and anti-drone specialists, so naturally I’m not that surprised. The effectiveness of Ukrainian air defenses in downing Shahed-type drones has been…
China now has the world’s largest navy. If necessary, can the United States Navy sink the Chinese Navy?
China currently has approximately 350 ship with a combined weight of about 2.8 million tons while the US Navy has about 293 ships with a combined weight of…
How did the human breast evolve to be so large?
The simplest explanation is that a) humans are visually orientated – a woman’s musk might be obvious to a dog but not apparent to a male human unless…
How do parents deal with false (scientific) facts being taught to your child in school?
When my son was in the fifth grade, I got called in for a conference. He was really upset, as it was one of his favorite teachers, who…
How many native warriors died at Custer’s Last Stand?
A false depiction, but it was a very chaotic situation. The long rifles being used were Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor rifles. They used cartridges and only fired one…
Do fighter jet pilots ever have (get) to take his/her jet to the maximum achievable speed?
I’d already flown my last flight in the squadron on Thursday and had all that water dropped on me, so when the skipper called early Saturday morning, it…
What is the protocol if an aircraft carrier runs aground?
This occurs more than one would think. Aircraft carriers are deep draft vessels of over 40 feet/12 meters. The definitive answer is: it depends. In 1963 the USS…
Would the US military try to attack a NATO country if Trump orders it?
My fellow Americans, I’m going to make a speech. I’m sorry it’s so long. If I were an active duty officer in the US Army today, and I…
How much more advanced is the US Navy than the Chinese Navy? I know the Chinese have more ships, but I’ve heard that they are terrified of the US nuclear submarines. How does a US destroyer compare to a Chinese destroyer?
Well of course no one really knows for sure, and those who have the best idea won’t be posting about it. However, one thing I’d wager is that…