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Rotary engines help aircraft reach supersonic speeds
A drone equipped with an engine that uses explosive force to propel the aircraft many times faster than sound made its first successful flight at an airport in Gansu pro…
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Overwhelmed by the array of planes, tanks and 'huge' weapons at the Vietnam Military History Museum
From November 1, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum will officially open to welcome and serve visitors and offer free admission until the end of December 2024.
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Designing AI aircraft without pilots
Embraer's AI passenger plane is designed to fly fully autonomously and without a cockpit like a conventional plane.
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Engine helps the plane reach Mach 6 speed
Venus Aerospace's integrated ramjet engine with rotary detonation rocket motor can push the aircraft to speeds of more than 7,400km/h.
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Why do old Chinese aircraft have to be taken to the US for dismantling?
The fact that China sent a number of old aircraft to the US for dismantling has attracted public attention.
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Why can pilots comfortably sleep while the plane is full of passengers?
Many people wonder whether pilots can really sleep on planes, especially on long flights. The answer is yes.
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The US Air Force releases the first official photos of the 'stealth super plane' B-21!
B-21 Raider bomber, also known as
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How to deal with turbulence on a plane?
Surely everyone has experienced the feeling of anxiety, even panic, when the plane suddenly encountered turbulence overhead.
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The 'world's largest aerial laboratory' flies for the last time
The DC-8 aircraft equipped with an advanced sensor system is the world's largest airborne science laboratory converted into a ground training tool after 37 years in the…
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Can passenger planes somersault in mid-air?
Experts say 360-degree flips in mid-air by large passenger aircraft require pilots to have piloting skills.
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How do flights predict turbulence?
Turbulence is the movement of air created by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather areas, or thunderstorms.
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Design of a wingless supersonic aircraft with a speed of 1,850km/h
Designer Oscar Viñal's triangular plane model looks like a spaceship, promising to shorten the flight time across the Atlantic by nearly half.
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How do planes operate in thick fog?
Dense fog can reduce visibility, forcing pilots and air traffic controllers to use special procedures for takeoff and landing.
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The world's first super fast charging battery for eVTOL
The two companies cooperate to develop batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), which take only a few minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
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The supersonic plane flies faster than Concorde
The US Air Force's 3,218 km/h XB-70 Valkyrie aircraft inspired the design of later civil supersonic aircraft Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144.