As of January, the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has moved into hardware production. Two airframes are now being ...
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Next time you glance out the window mid-flight, look closer at those tiny fins on the engine. They're small, subtle, and ...
One notable design element was the XP-89’s robust construction, which prioritized durability and ease of maintenance. The Northrop XP-89 Scorpion, later designated the F-89, holds a significant place ...
The C-17 Globemaster III's four-engine design holds the key to its unrivaled capabilities, but was this a choice of power or necessity?
Five years ago, in 2021, American space agency NASA announced it is working on yet another project that doesn’t involve, well, space: the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC). Since then, NASA’s ...