While the Mitsubishi A6M Zero became the symbol of Japan’s air war, it was far from the most dangerous aircraft the country produced. That distinction belonged to the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai, ...

First of all, we hear from FlyingIron Simulations, which announced the workhorse of the US Navy during World War II, the F6F Hellcat. Here’s what we can expect. Mean, rugged & powerful. These 3 simple ...

Today, when people look back at the Pacific theatre, there are two American fighter aircraft which are often remembered together . Those are; the Vought F4U Corsair, and the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Both ...

The potency of the US Navy’s air power increased at a bewildering rate during the second world war. From hair-raising early exploits against a superior opponent, ever more capable military aircraft ...

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. As most storage enthusiasts know, the crown for ...

Though it fly with the wings of angels, a combat aircraft is no demonstrable good until it has met and passed the final test of battle. Last week the U.S. had a glow ing report on the first combat ...

The Hellcat’s forgiving flight characteristics and durability allowed less experienced pilots to survive early engagements and gain greater experience against the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. The ...

Stellantis has stuffed its supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 into sedans, coupes, SUVs, and a pickup truck, but so far there’s one type of vehicle that hasn’t been blessed with this powerful engine: ...

In 2015, Dodge made a move to differentiate itself from mainstream car brands. Through equally clever marketing and engineering, the Hellcat engine became a popular "halo" product, building out ...

Notable fighters such as the P-51 Mustang, the Spitfire, the A6M Zero, the P-38 Lightning, the Bf-109 and the Fw-190 fought in that war. On the list of the best fighters of that era, the Chance Vought ...