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This flying object 'tears the sky' is a wonder of American technology: Set a record that has not been broken for 55 years
It is one of the most successful study programs in the history of aviation.
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Top 5 most powerful American stealth weapons of all time
The National Interest magazine has listed 5 US weapon systems that they consider 'the most powerful of all time'.
Scientific application
Sweden: Fly... by plane to work, saving 88% of the time
Tomasz Patan, co-founder of Jetson company (based in Sweden) first went to work by private jet taking off and landing
Scientific works
Top 8 most formidable air-to-air combat fighters in the world: Which name is at number 1?
In the list, there are 3 representatives from China. They are strong competitors with Russian and American fighters in this field.
Science Events
World's largest plane flies record high
Giant cargo plane Roc completed 7th test flight with record altitude - 8,200 m.
New technology
Supersonic spaceplane with a speed of up to 11,113km/h
At the UP Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas, startup Venus Aerospace showcased its first supersonic vehicle design, the Stargazer.
Science Events
Hydrogen plane sets world record, can fly higher than 2,000 m
The German-based startup's 4-seater hydrogen plane has set a world record for altitude and was able to complete the first flight between
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Bombardier launches world's fastest passenger jet
Bombardier introduces the world's fastest new Global 8000 jet jet for business travelers with a speed of 1,152km/h and a super long route of 14,816km.
Science story
How do jet engines work in heavy rain and ice?
How to remove water from jet engine in rainy conditions? Does rain or snow infiltration affect jet engine performance?
Space science
Starlink is a testament to Elon Musk's vision, providing high-speed Internet for the aviation industry
SpaceX doesn't just want to bring Starlink to remote areas, they also aim for highlands.
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Ultra-light fuel tank holds more than 150kg of hydrogen
The new fuel tank can help hydrogen aircraft fly four times farther than today's traditional fueled planes, and at the same time emit no carbon.
Science story
The story of the largest civil aircraft in the world that has never taken off from Russia
The plane was supposed to be able to carry 860 people around the world at once, but fell into oblivion due to the economic crisis of the 1990s.
Science story
Vehicles brake on the ground, planes also brake in the air, here's how they do it
Vehicles are on the ground so we can brake it by borrowing the force of friction. However, to brake an airplane is a different story
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Slide - 'Life saver' when the plane crashes
The escape slide was born decades ago, can be opened in an emergency situation for passengers to slide down safely from the plane door.
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Giant Airbus A380 flying on cooking oil
The Airbus A380 test took off in France and flew for 3 hours, using completely sustainable fuel made from cooking oil and waste fat.