Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The story of the XB-15 begins in 1934, when the USAAC sought to explore the potential of a bomber capable of traveling 5,000 miles while carrying a 2,000-lbs payload at speeds of 200 mph. On July 30, 1939, it achieved a significant milestone by lifting a 31,205 lbs payload to an altitude of 8,200 feet.

Payload 98

Payload Gross Weight Lift Cargo 98

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Horizon Aircraft During the take-off and landing phases of flight, the wing surfaces can transform from a smooth horizontal flying surface into a stabilizer, housing 14 fans that provide the lift for vertical flight – five embedded on either side of the main wing, plus a further two mounted either side within the forward canard wings.

Lift 268

Lift Thrust Weather Payload 268

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Meaningful weight conservation comes from the elimination of a spar overlap a two-piece wing would require plus the one-piece design is easier to build accurately. 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.

Airplanes 59

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 59