Airplane Engine Placement: Why Some Are Located On The Wing And Others On The Tail
Have you noticed that some planes have engines on the wings while others have them on the tail? In fact, there are purposeful ...
‘Their Tesla': Pioneering brothers’ Wright Flyer III is designated Ohio’s official state plane
Ohio has named the 1905 Wright Flyer III its official state airplane. Described as Orville and Wilbur Wright’s crowning ...
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How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft
The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable. When it comes to pioneering aircraft in the U.S. military’s history, the F-111 Aardvark ...
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Flying Dorito Stealth Bomber: Meet the Navy’s A-12 Avenger II
The US Navy’s pursuit of carrier-launched drones dates back to the 1980s with the A-12 Avenger II, a planned stealthy bomber ...