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Most commercial airliners cruise between 460 and 575 mph (740–925 km/h), or roughly Mach 0.78 to Mach 0.85. They take off at about 160–180 mph and touch down at around 150–165 mph. But “how fast does a plane go” depends entirely on the type: a single-engine trainer cruises near 140 mph, while a military jet […]
The positioning of airplane engines is a fundamental aspect of aircraft design, significantly impacting performance, efficiency, and safety. In modern aviation, most commercial airplanes feature engines mounted under the wings, a design choice driven by multiple technical and practical considerations. Early aircraft designs were vastly different from today’s models, with engines often placed in various […]
Air travel is one of the most popular modes of transportation, and understandably, safety is a top concern for passengers. When we think about flying, questions about the safety of the aircraft we board often surface. This blog post aims to shed light on the safest commercial aircraft, providing peace of mind for your next […]
While sleek and elegant aircraft often steal the spotlight, there’s something captivating about the unconventional and, yes, the ugliest aircraft ever to grace the skies. Aircraft design is arguably just as much art as it is science. Like a beautiful painting or sculpture, aircraft designs can be absolutely breathtaking or one of the strangest or […]
When it comes to aircraft design, the wings are arguably the most important part. Aside from the aerofoil, the wing placement is essential to an aircraft’s handling characteristics, specs and overall success. Though there are a few places aircraft engineers can place the wing, there are generally only two that they go for: at the bottom […]
Boeing’s main rival is often thought to be Airbus. However, Boeing also has another rival that’s often overlooked: Lockheed Martin. Both have been in aviation for decades and have a fierce rivalry, so how do Boeing and Lockheed Martin compare?
How to buy your own plane? After gaining your wings, the first thing most pilots do (after celebrating of course) is look at getting their own aircraft. The process, however, can be quite daunting for even the most experienced pilots and aviators. That being said, there are seven ways a new pilot, groups of pilots, […]
Do you have a need for speed? Have you ever wondered about the incredibly fast war machines that are fighter jets? If so, then get ready because we’re taking off into the world of aviation with our look at the 18 fastest and most powerful fighter jets ever made. From proven planes like the American […]
Hypersonic unmanned aircraft are the fastest aircraft in the world, and thus it is inevitable that they are easy to intrigue people around the world. These aircraft are largely developed by governments around the world in an effort to outdo each other in the everlasting power struggle of countries like the United States, Russia, China, […]
Depending on where you live, an aquatic aircraft might be more useful than one with a more conventional landing gear configuration. But within the realm of aquatic aircraft, there are two main subsets of aircraft: seaplanes and floatplanes. So how do they differ? The main problem with the confusion between seaplanes and floatplanes is that […]