Kapil Kajal

Kapil is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience. Reported across a wide range of beats with a particular focus on air warfare and military affairs, his work is shaped by a deep interest in twentieth‑century conflict, from both World Wars through the Cold War and Vietnam, as well as the ways these histories inform contemporary security and technology.
346 Articles

Grounded Dreams: Star Kraft SK-700 – How The Push Pull Carbon Pioneer Lost Its Future

The Star Kraft SK-700 was an innovative twin-engine composite aircraft that set FAI speed records…

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Grounded Dreams: Hughes D-2 – How Howard Hughes’ Secret Plane Lost Its Wings

Howard Hughes D-2 aircraft was meant to impress the US military but became one of…

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Aces: Karl Thom – How An Enlisted Soldier Became An Elite Fighter Legend

Karl Thom overcame wounds, capture, and multiple crashes to become Jasta 21's top WWI ace…

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Grounded Dreams: McDonnell XF-88 Voodoo – The Strategic Fighter Left Behind

The McDonnell XF-88 Voodoo won the US Air Force's penetration fighter competition but was canceled…

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Grounded Dreams of the Martin XB-51 Three-Engine Attacker

The Martin XB-51 was an innovative tri-jet bomber that outperformed many fighters in speed and…

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Grounded Dreams: Vought XSB3U – How The Ultimate Scout Biplane Lost To Modernity

The Vought XSB3U was the US Navy's last experimental biplane scout-bomber, but superior monoplane performance…

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Aces: Paul Billik – The Elite Black Squadron Commander Who Lost The Blue Max

Paul Billik scored 31 aerial victories in WWI, making him the highest-scoring German fighter ace…

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Grounded Dreams: Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne – How The Ultra-Fast Gunship Lost Its Wings

The Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne was a revolutionary high-speed attack helicopter, but crashes, rising costs, and…

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Grounded Dreams: Curtiss XP-60 – How America’s Endless Redesign Killed A Fighter

The Curtiss XP-60 was an ambitious WWII fighter that underwent multiple engine redesigns, but persistent…

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Aces: Stanley Rosevear – The Camel Commander Who Fought For His Country

Canadian WWI ace Stanley Rosevear scored 25 aerial victories, including 17 in a Sopwith Camel,…

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