{"id":32734,"date":"2024-11-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=32734"},"modified":"2024-11-14T21:26:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T05:26:28","slug":"military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Weapons Systems That Proved Costly Failures for the Military"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even the most advanced military projects don&#8217;t always go as planned. Despite high hopes and hefty investments, some weapons systems just don&#8217;t make the grade. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore 20 military weapons systems that flopped spectacularly, highlighting the missteps and lessons learned from these ambitious yet unsuccessful ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#M247_Sergeant_York_DIVAD\" title=\"M247 Sergeant York DIVAD\">M247 Sergeant York DIVAD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#F-20_Tigershark\" title=\"F-20 Tigershark\">F-20 Tigershark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Boeing_YAL-1_Airborne_Laser\" title=\"Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser\">Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II_early_production_issues\" title=\"Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (early production issues)\">Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (early production issues)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Zumwalt-class_Destroyer\" title=\"Zumwalt-class Destroyer\">Zumwalt-class Destroyer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#MBT-70\" title=\"MBT-70\">MBT-70<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Rheinmetall_MG3_Variants\" title=\"Rheinmetall MG3 Variants\">Rheinmetall MG3 Variants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#USS_Enterprise_CVN-65_reactor_issues\" title=\"USS Enterprise (CVN-65) reactor issues\">USS Enterprise (CVN-65) reactor issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#P6M_SeaMaster\" title=\"P6M SeaMaster\">P6M SeaMaster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Rockwell_XFV-12\" title=\"Rockwell XFV-12\">Rockwell XFV-12<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin\" title=\"McDonnell XF-85 Goblin\">McDonnell XF-85 Goblin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne\" title=\"Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne\">Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#G11_Assault_Rifle\" title=\"G11 Assault Rifle\">G11 Assault Rifle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Northrop_F-89_Scorpion\" title=\"Northrop F-89 Scorpion\">Northrop F-89 Scorpion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#T-64_Tank_initial_reliability_issues\" title=\"T-64 Tank (initial reliability issues)\">T-64 Tank (initial reliability issues)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Sea_Shadow_IX-529\" title=\"Sea Shadow (IX-529)\">Sea Shadow (IX-529)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#The_Objective_Individual_Combat_Weapon_OICW\" title=\"The Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)\">The Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Hughes_XF-11\" title=\"Hughes XF-11\">Hughes XF-11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#RQ-170_Sentinel\" title=\"RQ-170 Sentinel\">RQ-170 Sentinel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#British_FV101_Scorpion_early_versions\" title=\"British FV101 Scorpion (early versions)\">British FV101 Scorpion (early versions)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#20_Best_Backroads_for_a_Peaceful_Drive\" title=\"20 Best Backroads for a Peaceful Drive\">20 Best Backroads for a Peaceful Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/#Top_20_Fastest_Cars_That_Have_Ever_Hit_the_Streets\" title=\"Top 20 Fastest Cars That Have Ever Hit the Streets\">Top 20 Fastest Cars That Have Ever Hit the Streets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M247_Sergeant_York_DIVAD\"><\/span><strong>M247 Sergeant York DIVAD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M247-Sergeant-York.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M247-Sergeant-York.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M247-Sergeant-York-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M247-Sergeant-York-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The M247 Sergeant York DIVAD was an anti-aircraft weapon system designed to protect ground troops from aerial attacks. However, it suffered from numerous technical flaws, including an unreliable targeting system that struggled to track moving targets. Its inability to perform in real-world scenarios led to its cancellation after significant investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F-20_Tigershark\"><\/span><strong>F-20 Tigershark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F-20-Tigershark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F-20-Tigershark.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F-20-Tigershark-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F-20-Tigershark-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TMP &#8211; An Instant of Time\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/los-angeles-california-usa-june-20-2204742937\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/los-angeles-california-usa-june-20-2204742937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The Northrop F-20 Tigershark was a lightweight fighter jet intended for export to U.S. allies. Despite its impressive performance and cost-effectiveness, it failed to secure buyers due to geopolitical shifts and competition from other aircraft like the F-16, leading to its cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boeing_YAL-1_Airborne_Laser\"><\/span><strong>Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boeing-YAL-1-Airborne-Laser-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boeing-YAL-1-Airborne-Laser-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boeing-YAL-1-Airborne-Laser-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boeing-YAL-1-Airborne-Laser-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boeing-YAL-1-Airborne-Laser.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The Boeing YAL-1 was an airborne laser designed to shoot down ballistic missiles. While it successfully engaged targets in tests, the system was plagued by high costs, technical challenges, and limited operational range, resulting in the program&#8217;s termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II_early_production_issues\"><\/span><strong>Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (early production issues)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lockheed-Martin-F-35-Lightning-II-Early-Development.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lockheed-Martin-F-35-Lightning-II-Early-Development.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lockheed-Martin-F-35-Lightning-II-Early-Development-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lockheed-Martin-F-35-Lightning-II-Early-Development-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The F-35 Lightning II faced numerous issues during its early production phases, including software glitches, cost overruns, and performance shortfalls. These problems delayed its deployment and drew significant criticism, though later improvements have mitigated some initial concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zumwalt-class_Destroyer\"><\/span><strong>Zumwalt-class Destroyer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zumwalt-Class-Destroyer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zumwalt-Class-Destroyer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zumwalt-Class-Destroyer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zumwalt-Class-Destroyer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Zumwalt-class destroyer was envisioned as a revolutionary stealth warship with advanced weaponry. However, its exorbitant costs, technical difficulties, and reduced armament capabilities led to a drastic reduction in the number of ships ordered, making it a costly experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBT-70\"><\/span><strong>MBT-70<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MBT-70.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MBT-70.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MBT-70-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MBT-70-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MBT-70-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Huhu at de.wikipedia\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=MBT-70&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Kampfpanzer_70_(MBT-70).jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=MBT-70&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Kampfpanzer_70_(MBT-70).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The MBT-70 was a joint U.S.-German project aimed at creating a cutting-edge main battle tank. Despite innovative features like a low-profile turret and advanced suspension, the project was canceled due to skyrocketing costs and technical issues, resulting in wasted resources and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rheinmetall_MG3_Variants\"><\/span><strong>Rheinmetall MG3 Variants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rheinmetall-MG3-Variants-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rheinmetall-MG3-Variants-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rheinmetall-MG3-Variants-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rheinmetall-MG3-Variants-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rheinmetall-MG3-Variants.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Wolfmann \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Rheinmetall%20MG3%20Variants&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Norwegian_NM_135_Stormpanservogn_w_20_mm_autocannon_(maskinkanon)_and_MG3_machine_gun,_based_on_Am._armored_personnel_carrier_M113._5,1_x_2,74_m_12,3_tons_11_men._Armed_Forces_Museum_(Forsvarsmuseet)_Oslo_2020-02_3007.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Rheinmetall%20MG3%20Variants&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Norwegian_NM_135_Stormpanservogn_w_20_mm_autocannon_(maskinkanon)_and_MG3_machine_gun,_based_on_Am._armored_personnel_carrier_M113._5,1_x_2,74_m_12,3_tons_11_men._Armed_Forces_Museum_(Forsvarsmuseet)_Oslo_2020-02_3007.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Certain variants of the Rheinmetall MG3 machine gun faced reliability issues, particularly in adverse conditions. These problems included jamming and parts wear, leading to limited adoption and eventual replacement by more dependable models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USS_Enterprise_CVN-65_reactor_issues\"><\/span><strong>USS Enterprise (CVN-65) reactor issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"973\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USS_Enterprise_CV-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USS_Enterprise_CV-6.jpg 973w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USS_Enterprise_CV-6-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USS_Enterprise_CV-6-768x568.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The USS Enterprise, the world&#8217;s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, faced significant reactor issues that required extensive and costly maintenance. These problems highlighted the challenges of early nuclear propulsion technology and impacted the ship&#8217;s operational readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"P6M_SeaMaster\"><\/span><strong>P6M SeaMaster<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/P6M-SeaMaster.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/P6M-SeaMaster.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/P6M-SeaMaster-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/P6M-SeaMaster-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: U.S. Navy\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=P6M%20SeaMaster&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Martin_P6M_Seamaster_in_flight_c1955.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=P6M%20SeaMaster&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Martin_P6M_Seamaster_in_flight_c1955.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The P6M SeaMaster was a strategic bomber designed for the U.S. Navy to operate from water. Despite its innovative concept, the program was canceled due to budget constraints and the shifting focus to missile-based deterrence, rendering the aircraft obsolete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwell_XFV-12\"><\/span><strong>Rockwell XFV-12<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rockwell-XFV-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rockwell-XFV-12.jpg 843w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rockwell-XFV-12-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rockwell-XFV-12-768x801.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: U.S. Navy\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Rockwell%20XFV-12&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Rockwell_XFV-12_hovering_over_ship_-_drawing_1974.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Rockwell%20XFV-12&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Rockwell_XFV-12_hovering_over_ship_-_drawing_1974.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Rockwell XFV-12 was an experimental vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft intended for carrier operations. It failed due to insufficient thrust-to-weight ratio and complex engineering challenges, making it unable to achieve stable flight and leading to its abandonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin\"><\/span><strong>McDonnell XF-85 Goblin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: National Museum of the US Air Force\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=McDonnell%20XF-85%20Goblin&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=McDonnell%20XF-85%20Goblin&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:McDonnell_XF-85_Goblin_USAF.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The XF-85 Goblin was a &#8220;parasite&#8221; fighter designed to be deployed from a bomber. Its compact size compromised performance and handling, and docking with the bomber in-flight proved extremely difficult, resulting in the project&#8217;s termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne\"><\/span><strong>Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:William Pretrina\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Lockheed%20AH-56%20Cheyenne&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Lockheed%20AH-56%20Cheyenne&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The AH-56 Cheyenne was an advanced attack helicopter with both helicopter and fixed-wing capabilities. Technical difficulties, cost overruns, and the emergence of more suitable alternatives like the AH-64 Apache led to its cancellation after significant investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G11_Assault_Rifle\"><\/span><strong>G11 Assault Rifle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/G11-Assault-Rifle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/G11-Assault-Rifle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/G11-Assault-Rifle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/G11-Assault-Rifle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/G11-Assault-Rifle.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Bojoe \/<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=G11%20Assault%20Rifle&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:G11_Schnittmodell.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=G11%20Assault%20Rifle&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:G11_Schnittmodell.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The Heckler &amp; Koch G11 was a revolutionary assault rifle using caseless ammunition. Despite its innovative design, reliability issues, complex maintenance, and the collapse of its primary market with the end of the Cold War led to the project&#8217;s end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northrop_F-89_Scorpion\"><\/span><strong>Northrop F-89 Scorpion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Northrop-F-89-Scorpion-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Northrop-F-89-Scorpion-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Northrop-F-89-Scorpion-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Northrop-F-89-Scorpion-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Northrop-F-89-Scorpion.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Articseahorse\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Northrop%20F-89%20Scorpion&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Northrop_F-89_Scorpion_in_JBER_2.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Northrop%20F-89%20Scorpion&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Northrop_F-89_Scorpion_in_JBER_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The F-89 Scorpion was an early jet-powered interceptor that suffered from various performance issues, including limited speed and maneuverability. It was eventually overshadowed by more capable aircraft, leading to its phase-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T-64_Tank_initial_reliability_issues\"><\/span><strong>T-64 Tank (initial reliability issues)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/T-64-Tank.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/T-64-Tank.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/T-64-Tank-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/T-64-Tank-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Soviet T-64 tank introduced advanced features like composite armor and a smoothbore gun. However, early models were plagued by reliability problems, particularly with the engine and transmission, which hindered its operational effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_Shadow_IX-529\"><\/span><strong>Sea Shadow (IX-529)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Sea-Shadow-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Sea-Shadow-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Sea-Shadow-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Sea-Shadow-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Sea-Shadow.jpg 1055w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The Sea Shadow was an experimental stealth ship designed to test radar-evading technologies. While it succeeded in its primary goal, the vessel&#8217;s impractical design and limited application prevented it from transitioning to active service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Objective_Individual_Combat_Weapon_OICW\"><\/span><strong>The Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Objective-Individual-Combat-Weapon-OICW-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Objective-Individual-Combat-Weapon-OICW-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Objective-Individual-Combat-Weapon-OICW-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Objective-Individual-Combat-Weapon-OICW-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Objective-Individual-Combat-Weapon-OICW.jpg 1169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Steve Mango\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=The+Objective+Individual+Combat+Weapon&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Oicw_development.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=The+Objective+Individual+Combat+Weapon&amp;title=Special:Search&amp;profile=advanced&amp;fulltext=1&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Oicw_development.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The OICW aimed to combine a grenade launcher and rifle into a single weapon. Despite its innovative approach, it was too heavy, complex, and expensive for practical use, resulting in its cancellation after extensive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hughes_XF-11\"><\/span><strong>Hughes XF-11<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hughes-XF-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hughes-XF-11.jpg 464w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hughes-XF-11-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Official USAF photographher\/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Hughes%20XF-11&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Xf11_usaf.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=Hughes%20XF-11&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:Xf11_usaf.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> The XF-11 was a reconnaissance aircraft designed by Howard Hughes. A crash during a test flight due to control system failure highlighted its flaws, leading to the project&#8217;s termination in favor of more reliable alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RQ-170_Sentinel\"><\/span><strong>RQ-170 Sentinel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RQ-170-Sentinel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RQ-170-Sentinel.jpg 970w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RQ-170-Sentinel-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/RQ-170-Sentinel-768x283.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Headquarters Department of the Army \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=RQ-170%20Sentinel&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:RQ-170_from_US_Army_recognition_manual.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=RQ-170%20Sentinel&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:RQ-170_from_US_Army_recognition_manual.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The RQ-170 Sentinel, a stealth drone, faced several issues, including one being captured by Iran, which exposed its vulnerabilities. Despite some operational success, these incidents marred its reputation and highlighted significant security flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"British_FV101_Scorpion_early_versions\"><\/span><strong>British FV101 Scorpion (early versions)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/British-FV101-Scorpion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/British-FV101-Scorpion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/British-FV101-Scorpion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/British-FV101-Scorpion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/British-FV101-Scorpion.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Alan Wilson \/<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=British%20FV101%20Scorpion&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:FV101_Scorpion_%E2%80%9903_FD_23%E2%80%99_at_Mus%C3%A9e_des_Blind%C3%A9s,_Saumur,_France_(53353694830).jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?search=British%20FV101%20Scorpion&amp;ns0=1&amp;ns6=1&amp;ns12=1&amp;ns14=1&amp;ns100=1&amp;ns106=1#\/media\/File:FV101_Scorpion_%E2%80%9903_FD_23%E2%80%99_at_Mus%C3%A9e_des_Blind%C3%A9s,_Saumur,_France_(53353694830).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The FV101 Scorpion was a light reconnaissance tank. Early versions experienced mechanical reliability issues and vulnerabilities in combat, which limited its effectiveness until later improvements were made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared in<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/military-weapons-systems-that-flopped-spectacularly\/\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 Game-Changing Developments in Truck Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-189-1024x742.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-189-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-189-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-189-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-189.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mr.choppers \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1990_Suzuki_Carry_KC_4WD_in_Polar_White,_front_right.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Truck manufacturing has seen game-changing developments that have transformed the industry, making trucks more powerful, efficient, and versatile than ever before. From the integration of electric drivetrains and hybrid technology to advanced safety features like automatic braking and lane assist, these innovations are reshaping how trucks are built and driven. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/20-game-changing-developments-in-truck-manufacturing\/ss-AA1r3JNt?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/20-game-changing-developments-in-truck-manufacturing\/ss-AA1r3JNt?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Best_Backroads_for_a_Peaceful_Drive\"><\/span>20 Best Backroads for a Peaceful Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-190.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-190.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-190-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-190-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Serge Skiba \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/blue-ridge-mountains-sunset-rough-overlook-159277886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those seeking a break from the hustle of city traffic, backroads offer a peaceful and scenic escape. These quiet routes wind through countryside, forests, and rolling hills, providing a serene atmosphere perfect for leisurely drives. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/travel\/tripideas\/20-best-backroads-for-a-peaceful-drive\/ss-AA1r3OWu?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=21\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/travel\/tripideas\/20-best-backroads-for-a-peaceful-drive\/ss-AA1r3OWu?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_20_Fastest_Cars_That_Have_Ever_Hit_the_Streets\"><\/span>Top 20 Fastest Cars That Have Ever Hit the Streets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-191.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-191-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-191-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: 1933 Media Productions\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/goodwood-uk-june-23-2022-bugatti-2171216845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speed has always been a thrilling aspect of automotive engineering, pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible. Some cars have set remarkable records, becoming legends in the world of high-performance vehicles. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/top-20-fastest-cars-that-have-ever-hit-the-streets\/ss-BB1pV3V3?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=23\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/top-20-fastest-cars-that-have-ever-hit-the-streets\/ss-BB1pV3V3?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=306724f0f1624dc2b8705b156d6259aa&amp;ei=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the most advanced military projects don&#8217;t always go as planned. 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