#aircraft

flight  What is the most fuel-efficient plane on the market?

The most fuel-efficient plane on the market is the Airbus A220. This aircraft was designed to be fuel-efficient from the ground up, with new engines...    Read more

flight  How does the F-35's Distributed Aperture System provide the pilot with a 360-degree view of the battlefield?

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft is equipped with...    Read more

flight  What is the role of the captain on a plane?

The captain, also known as the pilot-in-command, is the ultimate authority on board an aircraft and is responsible for the safety and well-being of...    Read more

flight  How do planes handle lightning strikes?

When flying through a thunderstorm, lightning strikes are a real concern for pilots and passengers. Although commercial airplanes are built to...    Read more

flight  What roles do the engine, propellers, or jet turbines play in providing thrust to overcome drag and maintain flight?

When an aircraft is in flight, it must overcome two types of forces: drag and gravity. To achieve this, it must have a source of thrust to move...    Read more

flight  How does the F-18's combat radius compare to other fighters in its class?

The F-18 is a multirole fighter aircraft that has been in service with the United States Navy and Marine Corps since the 1980s. It is known for its...    Read more

airplanemode_active  What is the difference between a commercial plane and a private plane?

Commercial planes and private planes are two different types of aircrafts that are used for different purposes. Commercial planes, also known as...    Read more

flight  How does the F-18 Super Hornet compare to the original F-18 Hornet?

The F-18 Super Hornet is a larger and more advanced version of the original F-18 Hornet. While the Super Hornet shares many similarities with the...    Read more

flight  What is the history of the F-104 Starfighter?

The F-104 Starfighter was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft that was widely used by the military forces of various countries from the late 1950s...    Read more

flight  How does the F-35's Distributed Aperture System provide the pilot with a 360-degree view of the battlefield?

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft is equipped with...    Read more