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Messerschmitt Me 262: How the Nazis Built the World’s First Jet Fighter
The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters.
Airbus is predicting a 'gloves-off' competition to build the next generation of planes. This is the tech it's planning.
From revolutionary engine technology to folding wings, Airbus is focusing on fuel efficiency for the next generation of plane ...
I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.
I toured the Boeing 747 Experience at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. The jet was the first Boeing 747-400 produced and ...
Airplane Engine Placement: Why Some Are Located On The Wing And Others On The Tail
Have you noticed that some planes have engines on the wings while others have them on the tail? In fact, there are purposeful ...
The B-1 Bomber: ‘Listen, Hear My Engines Roar’
The B-1 is powered by four engines that push out over 30,000 lbs. of thrust each. With such a high workload, they ...
How Do The Brakes On A Commercial Jet Work?
Even though a jet will spend the majority of its time in the air, the vehicles still need a way to stop when it lands. So, ...