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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator completes second test flight

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This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance.

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Why Aircraft Need Vertical Stabilizers, But Birds Don't

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Significant advances in aviation technology have occurred over the last few decades. Aircraft are fitted with wingtip devices, generally known as winglets or sharklets, to minimize aerodynamic drag and increase fuel efficiency, and state-of-the-art engines reduce sound and wear and tear.

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Why the F15 Fighter Jet Reigns Supreme in Aerial Combat

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The F-15’s unparalleled performance is due to: The raw power of its engines The sophisticated avionics and flight control systems The low wing loading The advanced integrated avionics system These factors play crucial roles in the F-15’s vertical takeoffs, ensuring stability and control at all times.

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F-14 Tomcat: America's Legendary Fighter Aircraft

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This unique design allowed the F-14 to maintain exceptional maneuverability and stability at both high and low speeds, making it a formidable opponent in dogfights and a reliable platform for carrier operations. New threats and advancements in aviation technology rendered the F-14 less relevant in the evolving combat environment.

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Stakeholders Commend Drone, AAM Measures in FAA Reauthorization Bill

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as a global leader in emerging aviation technology. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 brings much-needed stability to both the FAA and aviation industry and enables the U.S. Drone and AAM industry stakeholders have plenty of reasons to be excited. The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), which comprises U.S.

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