How the plane took off on the solar system planets

The harsh environment on other planets in the solar system can destroy planes in scary ways.

The harsh environment on other planets in the solar system can destroy planes in scary ways.

Mercury

The aircraft uses air on Earth to create pressure differences above and below the wing and produce lift. Because Mercury has no atmosphere, aircraft cannot take off, according to Business Insider.

Venus

Venus's atmosphere is 60 times denser than the surface of the Earth, allowing for a great lift. However, aircraft must fly over the atmosphere with temperatures above 200 degrees Celsius, hot enough to melt lead and cause the aircraft to burn.

Earth

Earth is the perfect place to fly an airplane with beautiful views.

Picture 1 of How the plane took off on the solar system planets

Aircraft experience harsh conditions when flying on other planets in the solar system.(Artwork: NASA).

Mars

The atmosphere on Mars is 100 times thinner than Earth. The plane must move very fast, at a speed of about 1,235 km / h, to create the appropriate pressure difference above and below the wing to take off. After flying into the air, the plane will move so fast that it is difficult to control.

Jupiter

On Jupiter, the aircraft is 2.3 times heavier than on Earth, requiring three times more lift to take off. Due to the massive gravity, after flying up, the plane will rush towards the center of Jupiter at a speed of 965km / h.

Saturn

Aircraft can fly on Saturn with equal energy levels on Earth. However, the plane will freeze slowly in the cold atmosphere of -167 degrees Celsius and rush toward the center of the planet like Jupiter.

Uranus

Uranus is a very cold and dark place. Weight on aircraft on this planet is lighter than Earth. Pilots can fly until the fuel tank on the plane freezes in a cold environment - 212 degrees C.

Neptune

Neptune is the most powerful planet in the solar system with wind speeds of up to 2,400km / h. If severe storms are encountered on Neptune, the aircraft may freeze due to atmospheric temperatures of - 217 degrees Celsius and being knocked down by the wind.

Update 17 December 2018
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