Aircraft of the Month: Super Guppy
Haven’t heard of the Super Guppy? Not only is it one of the most recognizable aircraft ever made, it also has a lot of unique features that you won’t see on other cargo carriers. The Super Guppy (of the Aero Spacelines Guppy line) is a tall, wide-body aircraft that transports over-sized cargo. This unique aircraft […]
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Aircraft of the Month: Concorde
The Concorde was well-known as a supersonic passenger aircraft that operated from the mid 1970’s to the early 2000’s. The aircraft cut flight times in half and provided luxurious accommodations (such as caviar and Cuban cigars). In its prime, the Concorde was a symbol of national pride for co-creators British Aircraft Corporation and Aerospatiale France […]
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Aircraft of the Month: SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 is a long range, Mach 3 (2,450 miles per hour), reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft was known for maneuvering, this aircraft has never been shot down. The Air Force used the plane for 34 years (1964 – 1998). Only 32 aircraft were made before the cancellation of the program. A Brief History of the […]
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FOD NEWS: FIXING THE F-35
The F-35 Lightning II has been described as “revolutionary”, capabilities include advanced electronic warfare for enemy tracking, exceptional data capture using integrated sensors, and unparalleled stealth to avoid detection by enemy radar (just to name a few). Shortly after release, fifteen F-35 aircraft were grounded and production put on hold. What was the effect of […]
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