Turbojet engines are fine for fast fighter planes and fast, short-range bombers. But in long-range bombers and commercial airplanes there is much to be said for the dependability and fuel economy of ...
Get an incredibly close-up view as we witness the powerful engine start-up of the iconic WWII Avro Lancaster bomber, NX611! This historic aircraft is on the cusp of returning to flight after extensive ...
Image Credit: U.S. Air Force 412TW by Todd Schannuth - Public Domain/Wiki Commons. The roar of piston engines and the thrust of early jets changed the face of conflict in the 20th century. From ...