Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

History at High Altitudes During the Cold War, the UK required long-range, high-altitude bombers to deliver nuclear payloads, and that’s when A.V Vulcan engines had a high thrust-to-weight ratio, allowing it to reach higher altitudes much faster than the other bombers in its category. Roe & Company (Avro) came up with Avro Vulcan.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 9, 2024

The GE90-115B is the most powerful commercial jet engine, boasting record thrust levels that significantly enhance the 777’s efficiency. Cabin and Seating Designed with passenger comfort in mind, the Boeing 777 cabin features high ceilings and spacious storage bins.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 14, 2024

Equipped with a thrust-to-weight ratio that enhanced its agility, the F-4 Phantom II could effectively engage enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat. Its service ceiling of around 60,000 feet allowed it to operate at high altitudes, giving it an edge in air superiority missions. The aircraft could achieve a maximum speed of Mach 2.23

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Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Known for its long range and massive payload, the B-52 remains a key player in modern warfare. The aircraft is distinguished by its extensive capabilities, including the ability to deliver both nuclear and conventional payloads, execute diverse missions, and utilize advanced targeting and electronic warfare systems.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

We may be the best pilot ever born, but we can’t force a tired Skyhawk to climb above its genuine absolute ceiling, undefined by any performance chart. Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? But the reported ceiling was only 400 feet at the appointed hour. Probably not without some practice.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We We just fly the thing around at 1000 feet, so the ceiling, we don’t know. We didn’t do any single-engine work in the time we had, but the team says the single-engine service ceiling is probably around 5000 feet. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

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