While it's fairly common knowledge to enthusiasts that the first jet fighter was the speedy Messerschmitt Me 262, introduced in 1944, the invention of the turbine jet itself may not be as widely known ...

I'm not sure if you've heard, but planes are neat. And how could they not be? You sit down, and in less than a day, you can be on the other side of the world. That's also before you get into the ...

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 ...

DeltaHawk is an aircraft engine manufacturer based out of Racine, Wisconsin. It doesn't have the name recognition as other aerospace contractors like General Electric or Pratt & Whitney, which changed ...

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 development of a new turboelectric jet engine is set to transform air travel by enabling affordable supersonic flights, potentially cutting travel time from San Francisco to Tokyo to just three ...

Military jets are technological marvels, with each model having its own unique function and capabilities. Some fighter jets in particular have a unique-looking design feature that positions the ...

DOE supercomputers will simulate the in-flight performance of a GE Aerospace open-fan concept engine, to evaluate its energy-efficiency and noise levels. The CFM International Open Fan concept jet ...