Airplane tails, or vertical stabilizers, play a crucial role in the stability and control of an aircraft. If you notice, they come in various designs,
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Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8. They offered more
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four? For example, the DHC Dash 8-300 has only a 4-bladed
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you’ve flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you might have noticed that they don’t all sound the same.
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two ‘Top Gun’ films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
The T-28 Trojan is Not the Tora Tora Plane
I remember, way back in 1989, during a coup d’état by rebel troops aiming to overthrow the Aquino administration, news media were reporting that the
Military Aircraft: The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
When we hear the words ‘Top Gun,’ those of us who are aviation enthusiasts are reminded of one plane: the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. However, with
How Much Does an Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Cost?
The recent claim by an online seller and vlogger on a talk show, stating her business makes around PHP 5 million (USD 90,106.00) to PHP
The Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Commercial Aviation Industry
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the aviation industry has not been immune to the far-reaching consequences of international sanctions.
The Reasons Why There Are No VTOL Commercial Aircraft
If you watch a lot of sci-fi films and cartoons, you must have seen “futuristic” vertical take-off (VTOL) commercial planes transporting humans and troops. Of