Jet aircraft - Wikipedia
A jet aircraft (or simply jet) is an aircraft (nearly always a fixed-wing aircraft) propelled by one or more jet engines. Whereas the engines in propeller-powered aircraft generally achieve their maximum efficiency at much lower speeds and altitudes, jet engines achieve maximum efficiency at speeds close to or even well above the speed of sound .
December 11: The World’s First Jet-Powered Helicopter Flies Over ...
Dec 11, 2024 · As the first helicopter to use a jet engine to power its drive shaft, the K-225 demonstrated a way to make helicopters fly faster and higher, with less weight, than ever before.
List of active United States Air Force aircraft - Wikipedia
The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force. 145 F-15C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] Trainer aircraft listed separately. 726 F-16C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] 708 F-16C operational (WAF 2025). [2] Trainer aircraft listed separately.
List of active Indian military aircraft - Wikipedia
This article provides a list of active Indian military aircraft currently in service with the Indian Armed Forces, as well as aircraft on order. For a list of historical military aircraft used by the Indian military, see list of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
December 11: The World’s First Jet-Powered Helicopter
Dec 11, 2018 · As the first helicopter to use a jet engine to power its drive shaft, the K-225 demonstrated a way to make helicopters able to fly faster and higher, with less weight, than ever before.
Worldwide Aircraft Sales, Acquisitions and Trading | Jetcraft
Jetcraft Commercial delivers two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Air Panama. Jetcraft Commercial, is announcing the delivery of two Dash 8-400 turboprops* to Panama-based regional carrier, Air Panama. These are the first Dash 8-400s to join Air Panama’s fleet and will…
Viperjet - KITPLANES
Sep 17, 2015 · Back in 1999, Rusty Skinner had the itch to build an airplane. He was looking for a high-performance craft with some real speed. When he saw the prototype of the Viperjet under construction by the Hanchette brothers in Pascoe, Washington, he was sold. The prototype had not yet flown, but Rusty knew that he had found his next project.
Helicopter Craft - Moms and Crafters
Apr 3, 2016 · Looking for a fun helicopter craft? Make this easy and cheap bamboo-copter / Chinese top toy that teaches the origins of flight!
PLANS: VTOL - Space - Cars - Boats - Jetex
Jetex-powered helicopters held a special fascination for designers of the "Golden Age" of Jetex. Here are models from four of those designers, from both sides of the Atlantic. Click on any image to view or download the construction plan.
New X2 Helicopters Fly Like Fighter Jets: A Pilot’s View
Apr 16, 2020 · X2 aircraft have achieved speeds greater than 250 knots, low-speed and high-speed maneuverability at 60-plus degrees of bank, and the ability to hover in high altitudes and hot conditions, among other advanced capabilities.