The first icebreaker was an ordinary steamboat with a small nozzle in the bow and chopped ice in the harbor of the city of Philadelphia. Today, state-of-the-art icebreakers, with nuclear reactors installed on them and sophisticated navigation technology, can break ice in difficult permafrost conditions. Let's go and ...

The length of a train is measured by the number of cars that are attached to a locomotive, and depends on many factors. First of all, it is the relief of the road, carrying capacity, traction force of the locomotive. Many companies have long used long trains to minimize transportation costs....

During the First World War, a man sitting behind a pilot manually dropped bombs on enemy positions. These were the first bombers, and after 30 years they became a formidable force that can wipe entire cities off the face of the earth, as happened with English Coventry or German Dresden ...

The first sports car, or as it is now commonly called in the English style, “sports car”, appeared long before the term itself. In 1900, designer William Maybach assembled a car with an extended wheelbase and low landing. On the track, the creation of a German pioneer in the automotive industry ...

The history of watches dates back to the reign of Elizabeth I. In 1571, Earl of Leicester presented the Queen of England with a watch bracelet, which was entirely decorated with pearls and diamonds. Over time, wrist watches have become a daily necessity, and now exclusive watches are a sign ...

Rail transport in modern conditions is becoming one of the most popular types of both passenger and freight traffic. One of the factors of such popularity is the speed of such transportation. In railway transportation, the latest magnetic technologies ...

Who does not know the famous phrase from the imperishable work of Ilf and Petrov “The Golden Calf”: “A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation!” Over more than a century of history, cars have changed a lot, and with them the materials that ensure their reliable operation. The heart of the machine is ...

The era of rotorcraft began in the early twentieth century, although the first helicopter project was developed by Leonardo da Vinci. In an ever-changing world, these beautiful and fast cars have become a familiar way of moving celebrities, politicians, and athletes. Rich and famous in ...

Since man just began to conquer the sky, military fighters began to appear in the armies of the world. Currently, the best military aircraft do not cease to amaze with their flight capabilities and high-tech structural solutions and combat power. The best military aircraft is a subject ...

A sports car under the brand name "Scuderia Ferrari" first went to the start of the race in 1929, and in 1947 began its own production of sports and racing cars. Now the Ferrari concern is among the leaders in the market of high-speed cars. We will plunge into the world of grace and high speed racing and imagine the most expensive ...

Now it’s already impossible to determine exactly when mankind first thought about space flights, but managed to realize this cherished dream in the twentieth century. Scientific and technological progress has reached a level when it became possible to overcome the Earth's gravity and put a spaceship into orbit. First ...

When choosing personal protective equipment, such as a stun gun, all factors must be taken into account. After all, the tool must satisfy all your individual requirements, and most importantly, protect you at the time of the attack. Most of all the requirements for quality and energy performance. Consider domestic ...

Aviation is one of the spheres of human activity that is developing at the fastest pace. Since the advent of the first aircraft, speed has become one of the most important characteristics in aviation. The fastest aircraft have superiority not only in the military unit, but also in civil aviation....

Today in the world there are no more than 30 attack helicopter models. But, which of them can be safely called the best combat helicopter in the world? What is the most important in this type of technology? Accuracy and power of weapons, speed, stealth or security? We decided to make our list of drums ...

The ships, which are part of the naval forces of the leading world states, are distinguished by functionality, size and power. The Navy has always been and remains the pride of any state, and the arms race has led to competitive confrontation between world powers, including in the field of ...

Traumatic pistols are a special type of weapon designed for self-defense. In modern conditions, more and more people around the world are trying to get injuries in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. Choosing a traumatic gun, you need to monitor the energy of the shot, otherwise, ...

Nowadays, almost every person has a smartphone with the ability to access the Internet. Every year, millions of mobile applications are released, which in theory should improve and facilitate our lives. Some of them are really useful, but most are forgotten after a couple of months. Below are presented ...

Bombs, like explosive devices that do not have their own engine, began to be actively used at the beginning of the twentieth century. The discovery of the atom led to the creation of powerful explosive devices of great destructive power. The most powerful bombs have long had a nuclear "stuffing" and outstripped by order of magnitude damage ...

The evolution of small arms has led to the emergence of unique rifle models, and the use of modern technology in production has greatly enhanced their striking power. And powerful air rifles for hunting are a big competitor to traditional small arms. Pneumatics today ...

The construction of large industrial facilities and magnificent architectural structures is impossible without the use of specialized equipment. Manufacturers of truck cranes also said their weighty word in this branch of human activity. Powerful and tall self-propelled mobile vehicles have impressive ...