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12 July 2023

Published by admin at 12 July 2023

Understanding Mach Speed

The Mach concept is fundamental to aeronautics, and plays an essential role in measuring aircraft speed. It quantifies the relative speed of an aircraft in relation to the speed of sound in the medium through which it travels. Knowledge of Mach speed is crucial to aircraft design, performance and safety. Aircraft speed […]

11 May 2023

Published by admin at 11 May 2023

Breaking the Sound Barrier: Captain Chuck Yeager’s Historic Achievement

On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager achieved a milestone in aviation history by becoming the first person to break the sound barrier in level flight. This groundbreaking accomplishment, achieved through his piloting of the Bell X-1 rocket plane, marked a significant leap forward in aerospace technology and paved the way for […]

27 February 2023

Published by admin at 27 February 2023

The speed of of fighter jets

Fighter aircraft are among the fastest machines ever built, capable of supersonic speeds of up to Mach 3, and in some cases even higher. Their speed is critical to their air defense, reconnaissance and attack missions, and their technology continues to develop to further improve their performance. Discover the exciting world of […]