Jonathan Kantor

San Antonio

Pop Culture Writer at Freelance

Writer @Listverse, @Ranker, @Looper, @NikkiSwift Artist @Fiverr & Veteran. I AM NOT A LISTVERSE EMPLOYEE!!!!! Please don't ask me about your article submission.

Articles

What Is The Largest Military Helicopter In The World And How Many Soldiers Can It Carry? - SlashGear

2 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

World War II saw the development of helicopters, but they truly came into focus during the Korean War. That conflict saw the widespread use of helicopters for medevac operations and more. The Vietnam War only expanded this trend, and other nations around the world have also poured a great deal of resources into creating effective military helicopters. Some of the choppers used around the world are quite small, but there are also some huge ones.
What Does It Take To Become An F-35 Pilot In The US Air Force?

2 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

If you've ever watched a movie like "Top Gun" or "Iron Eagle," there's a good chance you've given some thought to becoming a fighter pilot. Fighter jets are some of the most impressive machines ever invented, and the U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II is one of the most advanced jets in the world. Granted, it takes a considerable amount of time, energy, and luck to earn the privilege to fly one.
Why Many US WW2 Planes Used In Battle Were Left Shiny, Silver & Unpainted

3 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

Most people know about camouflage and how important it is in keeping military equipment and personnel safe. Troops wear camoflage, and there are many different types. It's also important to disguise materiel, which can come in all sorts of patterns and designs. Back in World War I, it wasn't uncommon for the Navy to use incredibly unusual zazzle patterns, though this is no longer the case. And hiding aircraft was also important, especially during WWII.
What's The Most Powerful Air-To-Air Missile Ever Deployed In Combat?

3 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

Towards the end of World War II, nations began developing more robust means of taking down enemy aircraft. Throughout most of the war, the only means of taking out an enemy plane was by shooting it out of the sky with high-powered machine guns. While we still put massive cannons on modern fighters and other military aircraft, in most cases, pilots rely on air-to-air missiles.
US Army's Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile: What's Its Range And Top Speed?

3 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

A major focus in missile development of the 21st century has been hypersonic research. Hypersonic flight is achieved when an object surpasses Mach 5 (3,836 mph), and getting it right is the Holy Grail in modern missile development. This is because objects moving faster than Mach 5 are almost impossible to intercept, making such missiles incredibly deadly. While Russia currently has the fastest hypersonic missile in the world, the United States Army is fielding its own high-speed version.
Things That Were Once Used As Medicine But Are Horrifying To Us Now

4 days ago | ranker.com | Jonathan Kantor

Today, medicine is used to treat all kinds of ailments, and there are ways to fight many infections and diseases. Modern medicine is leaps and bounds beyond what people practiced in the previous centuries. Some once-common practices are no longer in use, either because they’ve been found to be ineffective or something more helpful came along to replace them. Then there are those medical practices people tried or used that seem altogether horrifying to us now.
How Did The US Get So Many Military Bases Around The World?

5 days ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

If you've ever served in the United States military, you likely know of the many assignments outside of the U.S. These are known as OCONUS or Outside Continental United States, and while the term covers Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, it also includes a whole bunch of other nations. Every major branch has bases around the world, so the U.S. military has a presence in every continent (except Antarctica, which bans drones and military operations, forbidden by the Antarctic Treaty of 1961).
What Are The Cages On Top Of Russian Tanks For?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

For most of their history, tanks featured a similar design. Granted, it took some time for tank design to evolve from clunky crawlers to modern marvels, but when you look at today's tanks, they have many things in common regardless of which nation operates them. One country that's done something a bit differently of late, though, is the Russian Federation, which welded massive metal cages and panels onto the tops of its tanks.
Why Aren't Modern Warships Armored?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Jonathan Kantor

For much of human history, there's been a technology-based arms race when it comes to developing and using armor. Knights wore armor about their entire bodies, but the advent of firearms in warfare made it moot. Eventually, the equipment took a step forward, and armor could stop or deflect bullets while providing some protection against shrapnel and concussive forces. To counter this, munitions became more powerful.
Are Studio Ghibli Movies Streaming On Netflix? Here's How To Watch Them Online

1 week ago | looper.com | Jonathan Kantor

There are many animation studios in Japan, but few have reached the same level of success and widespread renown as Studio Ghibli, which has released some of the greatest animated movies of all time. These include the likes of "Howl's Moving Castle," "My Neighbor Totoro," and "Spirited Away," which won the Academy Award for best animated feature in 2003 – one of many awards the studio has received since it was founded by legendary Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki.