The Lockheed SR-71, better known by its unofficial nickname Blackbird was a U.S. strategic reconnaissance plane that served from 1966 until November 22, 1989, when all samples were placed and the land due to the deletion of funds for the usage. During his career, the SR-71 broke some records, such as faster speed.. Continue reading [..]
The Northrop-Grumman B-2 Spirit is a U.S. strategic bomber capable of carrying both weapons conventional and nuclear. The enormous progress in technology has been instrumental in the program of modernization of U.S. bombers. Is the most expensive airplane ever built: it is estimated that the unit cost is between 1,157 e 2,2 billion. Stealth technology which has helped him penetrate enemy defenses without the possibility of being detected and shot down, something unthinkable for other types of aircraft. The initial order was for 135 planes, later reduced to 75 in the eighties, and finally the President George H. W. Bush reduced the final order for 21 copies in January 1991.. Continue reading [..]
In this turbofan engine, the amount of air pressure in the bypass is three times that which reaches the combustion chamber in the core of the engine. Although not as powerful as the turbojet, the turbofan is quieter and efficient features that justify their use on passenger aircraft.. Continue reading [..]
The Airbus A380 manufactured by Airbus Industries, is an airliner quadrireattore double-deck, capable of carrying 853 persons or 525 version in the typical charter three-class configuration. The first test flight occurred on April 27, 2005. The first delivery took place on October 15, 2007 the airline Singapore Airlines [1], on 25 October has created the first commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. The ticket for this flight and costs from $ 535 to $ 100,000 for suites and mini suites.. Continue reading [..]
Rolls-Royce Trent is a family of turbofan aircraft engines with high dilution ratio for civilian use products from the British Rolls-Royce plc.
Potent Trent 970 Airbus A380 were subjected to rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the goals set as fuel consumption, exhaust gases, noise and safety. The Rolls-Royce Trent is the turbine diameter greater than any other Rolls-Royce.. Continue reading [..]
Drive well beyond the sound barrier
Faster than a bullet, goes beyond the sound barrier and looks like a missile with wheels. And is called Bloodhound supersonic car is the prototype of perhaps destined to pulverize the world record for land speed (1228 km / h) obtained in 1997.. Continue reading [..]
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