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All Different Types of Aircraft You Should Know About!

16Oct

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All Different Types of Aircraft You Should Know About!

Aircraft designs have changed vastly since the days of the Wright Brothers. Since then, there have even been several different types of aircraft that weren't even ideas when the Wright Brothers were around! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Commercial Airliners There are several different types of commercial airliners, these include: Turboprops Turboprops are the lightest of all the different types of aircraft. They are also the lightest, which makes them perfect for short runways at regional airlines. In fact, once most turboprops are able to take off and reach cruising altitude, they are actually safer than jet engines. This is down to the fact that there are no negative influences on the aircraft that can cause a mid-air breakup. Tur...

9Oct

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15 Largest Aircraft in the World!

Ever since the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903, people have strived to make aircraft larger than anything that came before it. This begs the question, which are the largest aircraft in the world? There are several ways you can measure the "largest aircraft"- length, volume, number of passengers and more. For the purposes of this article, it will include aircraft that are from all three "categories" if you will. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Stratolaunch Former Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen founded and later funded the development of the Stratolaunch and designed by Burt Rutan. When it first took flight in April 2019, the Stratolaunch officially became the largest aircraft (in terms of wingspan) to ever fly. Unlike most other la...

Boeing 377 Stratocruiser: The Original Jumbo Jet?

28Sep

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Boeing 377 Stratocruiser: The Original Jumbo Jet?

When it was introduced, the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was the largest aircraft of its time. It was an engineering marvel that captured the hearts and minds of thousands, but never truly took off. Why was that? The Boeing 377 was the first true long range airliner. It had the ability to cross both the Atlantic and the Pacific without needing to land, refuel or change aircraft. Arguably, it made the airline industry what it is today... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pre-Boeing 377 Before the Stratocruiser was introduced, most airliners were small and only had a single deck. The most common aircraft of the era were the Douglas DC-2, Boeing 247 and Lockheed Model 10 Electra. At the time, it took over 19 hours to cross the Atlantic, usually with ...

Boeing 247: The First of Monoplane Firsts

11Sep

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Boeing 247: The First of Monoplane Firsts

Before the introduction of the Boeing 247, most airliners were made out of fabric and were high wing monoplanes. However, Boeing designed the 247 to be revolutionary in so many ways. And because of this, the 247 left a large impact on aircraft design of the era. You could argue that after the Wright Flyer, it was one of the most instrumental aircraft designs ever! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pre-Boeing 247 Before Boeing introduced the Boeing 247, the vast majority of aircraft were biplanes, with fuselages made from fabric. Most aircraft before the 247 were also incredibly slow and had very short ranges. At the time, crossing the US by air often took more than 36 hours, and usually required a change of aircraft or a layover. This, combin...

4Sep

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15 Best Fighter Jets in History!

Since the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903, many military strategists have seen the practical applications of aviation. This has resulted in the birth of fighter jets, but which are the best fighter jets to have ever flown? The first fighter aircraft appeared during WWI, with them becoming incredibly popular during WWII. During the Cold War, fighter jets as we know them today became widespread. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 When it comes to the best fighter jets in the world, especially historical ones, the MiG-15 is certainly one of them. Despite being one of the first, first-generation jet fighters, it's still a powerhouse today! The MiG-15 became famous during the Korean War for being the first Soviet ...

31Aug

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Sikorsky S-76: helicopter luxury

We have covered private jets. The G650 and Lineage 1000. But never private helicopters. The S-76 is the most luxurious helicopter. It has been owned by celebrities and billionaires alike. The S-76 was famously flown by Donald Trump. An aircraft worth $7 million. The Sikorsky seats two pilots and 4-12 VIPs. The Sikorsky also comes with an inbuilt entertainment system. One to rival the G650’s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why was the Sikorsky S-76 brought into being? The development of the Sikorsky began in the mid 1970’s. It was initially called the S-74. It was renamed to honour the US bicentennial. The main purpose of the S-74 was as a medium helicopter. For corporate transportation in the oil drilling industry. The S-74 was based on the S-70 helico...

Ford Trimotor: When Henry Ford Became an Aviation Pioneer

28Aug

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Ford Trimotor: When Henry Ford Became an Aviation Pioneer

The Ford Trimotor was one of the most common and successful aircraft of its time. Henry Ford, the legendary car manufacturer, himself aided in the design of the Trimotor and helped make it such a big success! Despite this, in only a few short years, the Ford Trimotor had become almost irrelevant. Newer and more modern designs like the Boeing 247 made the trimotor almost entirely obsolete, but why? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pre-Trimotor Prior to the introduction of the Trimotor, most aircraft were biplanes. They were noticeably slower, usually only being powered by two engines. The fuselage was often not aerodynamic as well. These aircraft also had severely limited ranges, often struggling to travel from one end of the state to the othe...

24Aug

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787: The Dreamliner

The 747 may be the Queen of the Skies. But the 787 will replace it. The 747 is 50 years old. It is no longer the way people travel. The Dreamliner is the future. The way Boeing see air travel. However, the 747 is not the only aircraft the Dreamliner will replace. The 757. And the 767. Both are to be replaced by the 787. The Dreamliner is designed to go far distances. Distances only previously provided by wide body airliners. How was the 787 brought into being? The 787 originally came around in the 1990’s. Sales of the 767 and 747-400 were slowing. Two new aircraft were proposed to prop up sales. The 747X and the Sonic Cruiser. The 747X would be a lengthened 747-400. The Sonic Cruiser would travel at Mach 0.98. Both whilst burning due at the same rate. (adsbygoogle = win...

17Aug

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Embraer Lineage 1000: Brazilian luxury

The Embraer Lineage 1000 competes with the G650. The Lineage 1000 is Embraer’s answer to the G650. With a price tag of $53 million. It’s significantly cheaper than the G650. But much like the G650. Is it worth the money? The Embraer Lineage 1000 costs $45 million. A Lineage 1000E costs $53 million. Like many business jets, the aircraft comes with many luxuries. A sleeping chamber. A bar. A kitchen. Seating areas. An entertainment area. Luxury dining area. And a walk in shower. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How was the Lineage 1000 brought into being? In the early 21st century, Embraer wanted to capitalise on the Embraer 190. The Embraer 190 was a successful passenger aircraft. It has a larger cross section than the G650. And similar aircraft. However it is si...

Lockheed Constellation: Lockheed’s Most Successful Passenger Airliner

14Aug

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Lockheed Constellation: Lockheed’s Most Successful Passenger Airliner

The Lockheed Constellation was Lockheed's most successful passenger airliner. When the "Connie" as it was nicknamed, was introduced, it was among the largest aircraft of its time. It was also one of Lockheed's most successful aircraft, being the most successful commercial aircraft. Due to this, the original Constellation inspired an entire family, some of whom are still flying today! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pre-Constellation Before the Lockheed Constellation was introduced, most airliners were incredibly slow and could only transport around 10 people at a time. The leading airliners at the time were the Boeing 247 and Lockheed Model 10 Electra. Due to this, airlines found it incredibly difficult to stay profitable, without governmen...