Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
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How Scramjet Propulsion Powers Aircraft Beyond Mach 5
Sometimes, I still find myself on a Top Gun Maverick high after watching it on Netflix. Weekends are usually dedicated to movies or music, and
The Push-Pull Configuration on Airplanes
Some planes from the past feature a unique design where two propellers are mounted on the fuselage instead of on the wings. In this configuration,
The A330 MRTT Can Refuel Planes Without Human Intervention
Air-to-air refueling is important for military aircraft to extend their missions and stay airborne longer. Aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender air-to-air
At What Speeds Do Planes Take-Off
During an incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER had to abort take-off, a journalist asked why the pilots
How Air Temperature Affects Aircraft Take-off Performance
Last March and April, we in the Philippines experienced the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius. While this was not good
The Convair XC-99 Reminds Me of an Airbus A380
As I was browsing PlaneHistoria today, one of my favorite Facebook pages, I came across this interesting plane: the Convair XC-99, a massive cargo plane
The Lockheed AC-130 Gunship is Such a Badass Plane
If you have watched the movie “Olympus Has Fallen,” you will notice the Lockheed AC-130 gunship used to attack the White House. While it may
Engines Powering the World’s Fastest Jets
As a kid, I would always compare the speeds of jets. All I knew was that the F-15 was one of the fastest fighter jets,
Cebu Pacific’s Recaro SL3710 Aircraft Seats Weighs Merely 8kg
My first impression of the Airbus A330 was that it could accommodate no more than 350 passengers. However, Cebu Pacific proved me wrong by packing