The concept of blended-wing aircraft – where fuselage and wing are all one structure – is not new. But this radical design ...
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MIT engineers design simulation tool to predict lightning strikes on modern aircraft
R esearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a new physics-based tool that can predict how ...
Long before engineers spun 3D models of airplanes on screens, they designed them with pencils, rulers, and plenty of patience.
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How massive carriers still hide from the enemy
Despite their colossal size, modern aircraft carriers like the Ford Class remain a vital component of naval power, employing ...
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More fuel-efficient aircraft could be developed, new method offers accurate drag predictions
Called AeroMap, the framework estimates drag for different wing-body configurations operating at speeds close to the speed of ...
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Fast, accurate drag predictions could help improve aircraft design
Researchers at the University of Surrey have proposed a computational approach that can provide aerodynamic drag data more ...
Explore the fascinating science behind lightning strikes on airplanes and how modern aircraft design ensures passenger safety. This article delves into the technology that protects flights, with ...
A 2015 CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS with numerous upgrades is available for $199,000. This light sport aircraft (LSA) excels in short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations and backcountry flying. The ...
The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...
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