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WEBMerlin Mk4 helicopter crashes during training with HMS Queen Elizabeth, one dead. On the night of September 4, 2024, a Merlin Mk4 helicopter participating in a training exercise with the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth tragically crashed into the sea, resulting…. by Clément Charpentreau. September 6, 2024.
NATO phonetic alphabet: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and the rest
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use a standardized language known as the International Civil Aviation Organization Phonetic Alphabet.This alphabet was created to help pilots and air traffic controllers avoid misunderstandings when communicating via telephone or radio.
Types of airplanes and their functions: an overview - AeroTime
WEBAug 19, 2023 · Airplanes come in a wide variety of types, each one serving a specific purpose and catering to different needs. From commercial airliners to private jets, propeller planes, and lighter-than-air aircraft, the diversity of airplane types is quite remarkable.. Here, we will run through a comprehensive overview of various types of civilian aircraft, …
Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in the world today - AeroTime
WEBOct 13, 2023 · In the ever-evolving landscape of aviation, it’s essential to keep abreast of the industry’s key players. As we approach the end of 2023, we present a comprehensive list of the current Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, predominantly from the civilian sector, plus a few in the military world. The ranking, from 10th to first place, is …
Revealed: Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2024 - AeroTime
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Without further ado, here are AeroTime’s Top 10 best fighter jets in the world in 2024! 10. Sukhoi Su-35S. The Russian Sukhoi Su-30, Su-35, and Su-37, along with the Chinese Shenyang J-16, are all based on the celebrated Su-27 platform, with various upgrades offering 4.5 generation capabilities.
Top 10 myths about the A-10 Thunderbolt II - AeroTime
WEBOct 19, 2022 · Cases of the A-10 being damaged and limping home on one engine show that MANPADS pose a serious threat to the aircraft, which is why A-10s have only been deployed in low-risk areas since the late 1990s. However, the airplane is likely to survive a hit from a missile, even if that hit is going to incapacitate it.. T he A-10 was designed in …
The story of Air France Flight 447 - AeroTime
WEBJun 1, 2022 · On this day, 13 years ago, during the early morning of June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 was cruising at flight level 350 (approximately 35,000ft) over the Atlantic Ocean, having departed from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bound for Paris, France. The Airbus A330 aircraft was carrying 216 passengers and 12 crew, including Captain Marc.
Revealed: Top 10 world’s fastest fighter jets in 2024 - AeroTime
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Dassault Mirage 2000. Dassault Mirage F1. With that out of the way, let’s move on to the ranking of the Top 10 world’s fastest fighter jets in 2024. 10. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Top speed: Mach 2.23 (2,370 km/h / 1,470 mph / 1,280 kn at 40,000 ft / 12,000 m) The Phantom is one of the most famous Cold War jets.
How fast do planes fly? Exploring airplane speeds - AeroTime
WEBMay 29, 2023 · Specifically, the cruising speed of commercial airliners is typically around 550-600 mph, or Mach 0.85. Takeoff and landing speeds are much slower, typically between 130-180 mph, depending on the aircraft and weather conditions. The landing speed of a commercial airliner can be around 160-180 mph, while the takeoff speed can …
The story of Boeing: from single plane to aerospace giant
WEBOct 11, 2022 · The first B&W, a single-engine biplane seaplane aircraft, also recognized as Boeing Model 1, was completed – and made its first flight – in 1916, just a year after the Flying Birdcage crash. The first attempt to take-off in his own plane strengthened Boeing’s desire to turn the concept into an aircraft manufacturing business.