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How are modern aircraft wings designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, ...
As fighter jets have grown more and more expensive, pressure has mounted on modern air forces to enable those aircraft to ...
The surprising reason why flying on an A380 feels less fatiguing than other jumbo jets. The answer may change how you choose ...
Explore the fascinating science behind lightning strikes on airplanes and how modern aircraft design ensures passenger safety. This article delves into the technology that protects flights, with ...
Air travel is filled with intriguing features that often go unnoticed. Airplanes, in particular, are designed with elements that serve specific purposes to improve safety and efficiency. Understanding ...
If you've ever studied older military aircraft like the North American F-86 Sabre jet, you may have noticed that many of them had flat metal plates, known as wing fences, on the wings. While these ...
Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick" is a 2024 WACO YMF-5, a modern-built biplane that revives the iconic 1930s open-cockpit design. This hand-built aircraft blends the romantic spirit of aviation's ...
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: ...
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a 4.5-generation, all-weather, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to meet the ...
China's newest aircraft carrier is a major capability and technological jump for its naval forces. But China still has a lot to learn before it can operate carriers like the US, experts say. There's ...
U.S. Marine Corps Col. J. Joseph (Ret.) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS safety designs on the plane that crashed last week in Toronto with 80 passengers and crew members on board probably saved “some lives ...