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The physics of mobility: an interesting comparison of road, rail, and air travel

Aerotime

His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes into holistic CO2 and energy comparisons. Energy is always required for acceleration, to overcome air drag, as well as rolling and friction resistance of wheels on road and rail, and for “lifting work”, i.e., working against gravity. Differently.

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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Flight Training Central

Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. What is ground effect? 1,000 feet MSL 1,525 feet MSL 1,600 feet MSL Correct!

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

Aerotime

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization.

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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

Vintage Aviation News

Hence, the British Purchasing Commission (headed by Sir Henry Self) approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the RAF. The fuselage was a mathematical marvel, designed using conic sections for smooth and low-drag surfaces, NA-73X being one of the first aircraft to showcase this feature.

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The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry 

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ton payload aircraft Kona, the 60-ton payload aircraft Alisio and Nordes, a 100-ton payload aircraft. Natilus has obsessed over the aircraft design which it said will significantly reduce drag and reduce fuel consumption. Natilus has developed three aircraft designs in the same mold, these include the 3.8

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance.

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Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2025

Aerotime

Added to this, it features advanced avionics, extreme maneuverability, and an internal weapons bay for reduced drag and improved stealth. Sensor Fusion: Integrates data from multiple sources, similar to the F-35s networked battlefield approach. Its supercruise allows for sustained supersonic speed, cruising at Mach 1.8

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