The M-15 Belphegor – The Ugliest Plane in the World
When it came to planes from the Iron Curtain (the countries that were connected to or influenced by the Soviet Union), there was a perception that they were unattractive. But …
When it came to planes from the Iron Curtain (the countries that were connected to or influenced by the Soviet Union), there was a perception that they were unattractive. But …
From propeller-driven biplanes to jet-powered monoplanes, military aircraft design evolved rapidly between 1930 and 1950. Until 1949, commercial aviation was dominated by huge propeller-driven aircraft. That changed with the introduction …
A spiral shape is commonly painted in the middle of modern turbofan engines. These aren’t just for appearance, though they are certainly eye-catching. Actually, they may be used for a …
Fuel is the main power source of almost all vehicles in the world. Engines that drive these vehicles depend on petroleum-based, and non-petroleum fuel to propel the vehicle and provide …
Even though it is considered a rare case, it has happened multiple times during commercial airline history. Breaking a window in an airplane is something that might seams not dangerous …
The F-22A Raptor is a high-tech tactical fighter aircraft designed for the United States Air Force. It was introduced to the US Air Force in December 2005 to replace the …
A corroding reminder of paradise’s brief but dark past sits just off Norman’s Cay, a peaceful tiny island in the Exuma area of The Bahamas. Norman’s Cay is pretty isolated, …
It’s a bird, isn’t it? It’s a plane, isn’t it? It’s a hybrid airship, not a plane! At the Farnborough Airshow this week, the world’s biggest airplane revealed ideas for …
Aircraft design, like any other type of technology, maybe hit-or-miss at times. However, when aircraft designers get it right, their creations may become legendary, such as the P51 Mustang, Supermarine …
The Flaris LAR-01 has a number of notable characteristics, including being a ton lighter (literally) than its competitors, as well as having an unusually short-field landing capability and removable wings. …