21st century SST

Article Abstract:

Supersonic transport (SST) planes are nearly three times as fast as jets and are forecasted to be able to carry 300 passengers at Mach 2.4. NASA is even planning to construct a prototype SST engine and nozzle. However, SSTs have been criticized as environmental hazards, uneconomical and noisy.

Innovations, Cover Story, Supersonic transport airplanes, Supersonic transport planes

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A plane for land and sea

Article Abstract:

French aircraft Rafale is currently the most sophisticated fighter whose special features include the ability to avoid radar detection through the technique called active cancellation. It can also effectively run electronic warfare system, Spectra, and can carry 6000 lbs of weapons.

France, Design and construction, Military aspects, Aircraft carriers, Radar, Radar systems, Rafale (Aircraft)

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Should the Osprey fly

Article Abstract:

The safety of the Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft is being called into question following several crashes, with particular concern over design and crew training. The MV-22 flies like a plane but can take off and land like a helicopter.

Safety and security measures, Aeronautics, Bell Boeing Corp., Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey (Aircraft)

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