Many (too many) airline passengers have had a mental breakdown mid-flight. A select few of these passengers (reports indicate often those consuming large amounts of alcohol) decide to attempt to open...
Jet Aircraft VS Propeller Aircraft -Speed, Safety, Cost & Efficiency
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One of the most obvious sights an onlooker notices when a plane lands on the runway is the amount of smoke that is generated as the plane hits the ground. This rather interesting sight leads most...
Are Fighter Jets Armored? – Why Fighter Jets Aren’t Bulletproof!
Fighter jets have always played the role of guardian angels for ground troops during combat. In most Hollywood movies, ground support can be seen calling for close air support (CAS) when they are...
Why Are Helicopters So Expensive? (Costs of Civil and Military Helicopters)
Helicopters are a very complex aircraft with thousands of moving parts. Their versatility is simply unmatched, and they can reach places a fixed-wing aircraft cannot. Helicopters can take-off and...
Are Fighter Jets Pressurized? (Are Fighter Jets Air Conditioned?)
Fighter jets tend to capture the imagination of people around the world. These futuristic combat machines are designed with advanced cutting-edge technologies that are kept top-secret for years after...
On any commercial airline, despite there being emergency doors with latches, every single passenger window is sealed and often doubly protected with a layer of plexiglass. Even in the event of fires,...