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Current and future of unmanned aircraft (period 2)
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Current and future of unmanned aircraft (period 2)

In addition to developing the MQ fleet - a 'beast' and MQ - 9 'death god', the US military also implemented an ambitious project 'combined unmanned aerial combat system'.

December 11, 2018
'Seagull' mechanical
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'Seagull' mechanical

A special flying device has been introduced to the public by the US Space Administration (NASA).

December 11, 2018
New test for solar powered aircraft
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New test for solar powered aircraft

The prototype solar powered aircraft called Solar Impulse has added some important details, helping it pass the test.

December 11, 2018
Aircraft operating under water
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Aircraft operating under water

A British engineer has successfully designed the world's first winged submarine, acting as a domestic aircraft.

December 11, 2018
The first aircraft was powered by natural gas
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The first aircraft was powered by natural gas

Qatar Airways has made its mark in the history of the world aviation industry by successfully implementing its first commercial flight using natural gas.

December 11, 2018
Helicopter technology of the future
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Helicopter technology of the future

The revolution in the helicopter industry is promising to launch super-fast helicopters, unmanned helicopters and super-safe helicopters.

December 11, 2018
Launching solar plane
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Launching solar plane

The plane runs entirely in sunlight, with wingspan equivalent to the Boeing 747 passenger aircraft but only less than a small car.

December 11, 2018
Airplanes do not use gasoline
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Airplanes do not use gasoline

The first ever manned planet powered by hydrogen fuel cells flew in the German sky yesterday.

December 11, 2018