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Why did the RAAF procure the F/A-18 despite being purpose-built for carriers?

answered Aug 10, 2019 at 17:47

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The NASA X-57 uses 12 electric motors for takeoff. Does it need 12 control levers or just one?

answered Apr 27, 2020 at 16:05

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Can any modern commercial airliner currently in service take off vertically?

answered Apr 27, 2020 at 17:00

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What is the meaning of first flight and introduction in aircraft production?

answered Sep 25, 2019 at 12:17

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Limitations of bird flight as an aircraft design

answered Jun 12, 2019 at 16:12

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Are virtual winglets a viable concept?

answered Jun 22, 2019 at 13:54

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Where are the fuel tanks located in an Antonov An-225?

answered Jul 15, 2020 at 12:30

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What is the life limit due to metal fatigue in large bombers?

answered May 25, 2020 at 12:56

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Why did early 747s have only two or three windows on the upper deck on each side?

answered May 31, 2020 at 18:39

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Is PVC tubing a good material for helicopter airframes?

answered Jul 11, 2020 at 8:34

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Which industry started to develop CFD software?

answered Jul 25, 2020 at 10:54

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Can an automatic gearbox improve engine transmission for an ultralight?

answered May 16, 2020 at 12:00

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How does a UFO fly so fast?

answered Apr 29, 2020 at 11:21

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Why the lack of faster piston-powered planes?

answered Dec 24, 2017 at 11:19

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Are German, Japanese, and Chinese companies not able to build aircraft jet engines on their own?

answered Mar 26, 2018 at 14:58

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Could a fighter aircraft be operated indefinitely?

answered Dec 14, 2017 at 18:15

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What is the fastest possible transatlantic flight today?

answered Nov 24, 2017 at 11:53

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How to calculate the power required during transition from VTOL to fixed wing?

answered Apr 8, 2019 at 11:54

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Could Falcon 9 fairing become glidable / flyable?

answered Apr 2, 2019 at 9:12

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What are the advantages/disadvantages of in-fuselage engines (eg most fighter jets) vs wing/fuselage mounted engines?

answered Apr 3, 2019 at 19:25

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What is the meaning of "Steer 1-2-0" in WWII texts?

answered Apr 5, 2019 at 18:09

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Would a propeller extracting air from a cylinder with holes in it be an ideal lift apparatus for a VTOL aircraft?

answered Feb 9, 2019 at 8:23

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Does Karman line depend on the wing area, and if not, why?

answered Jun 8, 2018 at 10:40

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Are there any special considerations involved in designing manual flight controls for supersonic/hypersonic aircraft?

answered Jan 31, 2019 at 10:42

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Wheel or skid? Which advantages does each one have when used as the landing gear system compared to the other one?

answered Jan 31, 2019 at 9:50

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Do commercial aeroplanes use ABS to brake?

answered Apr 10, 2019 at 12:22

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What materials are used in a Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Engine?

answered Mar 27, 2019 at 20:45

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What are the pros and cons of using shielding as opposed to liquid cooling the skin of supersonic aircraft?

answered Nov 21, 2017 at 15:20

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Has an airplane ever been launched from a train?

answered Aug 28, 2018 at 7:58

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How to compare two SFCs, one in thrust, the other in power (both turbofans)?

answered Jun 6, 2018 at 14:33

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Why did the RAAF procure the F/A-18 despite being purpose-built for carriers?

The NASA X-57 uses 12 electric motors for takeoff. Does it need 12 control levers or just one?

Can any modern commercial airliner currently in service take off vertically?

What is the meaning of first flight and introduction in aircraft production?

Limitations of bird flight as an aircraft design

Are virtual winglets a viable concept?

Where are the fuel tanks located in an Antonov An-225?

What is the life limit due to metal fatigue in large bombers?

Why did early 747s have only two or three windows on the upper deck on each side?

Is PVC tubing a good material for helicopter airframes?

Which industry started to develop CFD software?

Can an automatic gearbox improve engine transmission for an ultralight?

How does a UFO fly so fast?

Why the lack of faster piston-powered planes?

Are German, Japanese, and Chinese companies not able to build aircraft jet engines on their own?

Could a fighter aircraft be operated indefinitely?

What is the fastest possible transatlantic flight today?

How to calculate the power required during transition from VTOL to fixed wing?

Could Falcon 9 fairing become glidable / flyable?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of in-fuselage engines (eg most fighter jets) vs wing/fuselage mounted engines?

What is the meaning of "Steer 1-2-0" in WWII texts?

Would a propeller extracting air from a cylinder with holes in it be an ideal lift apparatus for a VTOL aircraft?

Does Karman line depend on the wing area, and if not, why?

Are there any special considerations involved in designing manual flight controls for supersonic/hypersonic aircraft?

Wheel or skid? Which advantages does each one have when used as the landing gear system compared to the other one?

Do commercial aeroplanes use ABS to brake?

What materials are used in a Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Engine?

What are the pros and cons of using shielding as opposed to liquid cooling the skin of supersonic aircraft?

Has an airplane ever been launched from a train?

How to compare two SFCs, one in thrust, the other in power (both turbofans)?