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The F-16 is a single-engine, highly maneuverable, supersonic, multirole tactical fighter aircraft. It is much smaller and lighter than its predecessors but uses advanced aerodynamics and avionics, including the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire (RSS/FBW) flight control system, to achieve enhanced maneuver performance. Highly agile, the F-16 was the first fighter aircraft purpose-built to pull 9-g maneuvers and can reach a maximum speed of over Mach 2. New production F-16s leverage structural and capability upgrades that ensure the international F-16 fleet can operate to 2060 and beyond. 

It is common sense that one of the reasons why rotorcraft cannot fly at high speed is due to the compressibility effect of air at the blade tip. So what? So isn't the limit of forward flight speed in the X2 and X3 sizes of rotorcrafts around 250 knots? So what? what is the problem? Fighters fly supersonic, so why can't rotorcraft increase flight speed even if the blade tip of the rotorcraft becomes supersonic? ?? Are the wings of a fighter jet the same as the rotor blades of helicopter? To raising such a question is because of the ignorance of structural and aeroelastic issues to claim that rotorcraft can achieve higher flight speeds despite the compressibility effect of air, just like fighter jets! Then why does buffeting occur in blades due to the compressibility effect of air? Just because of the thin, long blades? No matter how much we increase the blade rigidity with carbon composites? Why do we try to treat the air so harshly? In a state that goes against the natural state of air in the forwarding and retreating blade sections of the blades. Didn't you already know in the 1950s that to fly at high speed with a rotor, you have to reduce the pitch angle and slow down the rotational speed? Then, of course, the thrust of the rotor decreases... If you want to tame a zebra, can you do it just by slapping it?

𝗗𝗜𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ✈ Dihedral wings, with their upward angle from the fuselage to the wingtips, are key for enhancing an aircraft's lateral stability. This design generates a stabilizing moment by producing more lift on the lower wing when the aircraft tilts, helping to level it and improve overall flight stability. This is especially beneficial in small and light aircraft, as it naturally counters roll disturbances caused by turbulence or gusts. Besides improving stability, dihedral wings make aircraft easier to control by reducing the need for constant pilot input. This feature is particularly advantageous for training aircraft, where ease of handling is crucial. However, dihedral wings can slightly reduce lift efficiency compared to flat wings, making them less common in high-performance fighter jets. Overall, dihedral wings significantly contribute to the safety and handling of many aircraft types. #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers #aircraftwings #aviationhq #aircraft #aviationlife #studentpilot #AviationEducation

What was the reason for the B-36 having piston engines? The B-36 Peacemaker stands as a colossus in the annals of aviation history, a bomber of immense proportions and equally significant capabilities. The reason for the B-36's piston engines harks back to its inception in 1941. At that time, jet technology was in its infancy, and piston engines were the proven, reliable choice for long-distance flight. The B-36 was designed to be a '10,000-mile bomber,' capable of delivering a payload from the United States to targets across the globe without the need for overseas bases. This incredible range was made possible by six 28-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major piston engines, which were among the most powerful of their kind at the time. These engines gave the B-36 an ace up its sleeve: an extraordinary cruising altitude for a piston-driven aircraft, made possible by its massive wing area and the power of its engines. This high-altitude capability put it out of reach of most interceptors and ground-based anti-aircraft guns of the era. However, as jet engine technology rapidly advanced, the B-36's lack of speed became a growing concern. Jet fighters were becoming faster and more capable, and the B-36 needed to keep up. The solution was a hybrid approach: the addition of four jet engines to the existing six piston engines, giving rise to the phrase "six turning, four burning." These jet engines improved takeoff performance and provided a speed boost when necessary, although they were not used full-time due to their lower fuel efficiency compared to the piston engines. The jet engines were primarily used during takeoff to increase the potential combat load by up to 40,000 lbs and to boost dash speed over the target area. They could also be used in conjunction with an adjustment of the fuel mixture for the piston engines to achieve rapid acceleration and a steep climb to high altitude, helping to evade enemy fighters. The B-36's piston engines were a reflection #AviationDaily #AviationGeeks #AviationLovers #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

Look at this gorgeous aircraft, the 737-800 winglets. Winglets are the most obvious addition to 737s since 2000. These are extensions to the tips of the wings that give some additional lift and lessen drag caused by lift. #StratusFinancial #Aircraft #Boeing787 #AviationDreams #PilotDreams #FlyToSuccess

Notice IAS is 229 Kts and at .845 Mach. Can you calculate the TAT/RAT from these data at a pressure altitude of FL450? I have approximated the OAT to be -56.78C and the TAT to be ~ -29 C (with a temp rise of 27.78 degrees.)

Airplanes can be fixed with tape ! This duct tape is what is known as speed tape, which has the hefty price tag of about $700 per roll. Speed tape is an aluminum pressure-sensitive tape used to perform minor repairs on aircraft and racing cars. It is used as a temporary repair material until a more permanent repair can be carried out. It has an appearance similar to duct tape, for which it is sometimes mistaken, but its adhesive is capable of sticking on an airplane fuselage or wing at high speeds, hence the name. Another fun fact is that in Finland, it’s common to refer to duct tape as Jesus tape because “it saves a person.” #aircraft #aircraftmaintenance #boeing #airbus #aviation #aviationsafety #aviationindustry #aéronautique #aerospace #aerospaceengineering #aerospaceindustry #aerospacemanufacturing #aviationgeek

Exercise aimed to evaluate the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor of the Saab aircraft. #BrazilianAirForce #F5 #FAB4100 #Gripen #IRST #Saab https://bit.ly/48EJSv4

Do you know what the Anthelion or "Halo of the Aviator" is? It is an optical phenomenon that appears directly opposite to the sun as part of a halo display. It looks like a bright spot on a rainbow-like halo and is caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, typically those with a horizontal orientation. #aviation #airlines #B787 #Boeing #Pilots #Airbus