planes Posts

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This Is the LOUDEST Plane Ever Manufactured!

The Cold War era brought about quite a number of technological achievements, but the experimental fighter plane you're about to see isn't on that list. Known as "the loudest plane ever made," the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech is an infamous aircraft failure.

10:30

The Primary Threat to Planes Worldwide Is Surprising

You’ve probably heard that being on a plane is safer than being in a car, and it may be true, but even planes are not invincible, and it turns out that the major threat to an aircraft’s integrity and functionality are … birds!

8:27

The Caproni Transaereo - the Plane That Turned Heads

The Caproni Transaereo had eight powerful engines and 9 wings arranged in a triple triplane configuration, which made for one pretty bizarre-looking plane.

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This is How You Can Survive a Plane Crash

Plane crashes are usually considered unsurvivable events. However, you would be surprised to know that airplane accidents have a 95.7% survivability rate. But while your odds of being involved in a plane crash might be slim, it’s always good to be well prepared.

10:14

Why Planes Never Fly Over Tibet

If you were to view a live global air traffic map at any given time, you would not see any planes flying over Tibet. Not even one. In fact, it seems aircrafts will go out of their way to fly around it. But why is that?

8:27

We Might See Electric Planes as Soon as 2024!

Among his many endeavors, Elon Musk is also working on an eVTOL, an electric zero-emission plane. As battery technology continues to improve and develop, we can expect to see Musk’s prototype as soon as 3 to 4 years from now!

7:13

Inside Airbus A380: The World's Biggest Passenger Plane

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger plane ever built. It measures an impressive 73 meters (239 ft) in length and has an 80 meter (262 ft) wingspan! This magnificent ‘superjumbo’ has now been in service for 10 years and can carry as many as about 850 passengers.

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Planes Rarely Cross Over the Pacific Ocean, But Why?

You will rarely find a plane route stretching all the way across the Pacific Ocean. Even planes flying directly to Japan from the westmost airports in the Unites States will usually take the northern route, flying all the way through Alaska. Have you even wondered why this is the case?

14:07

Amazing Places Where Abandoned Planes Now Rest

This video takes us on a trip to the most incredible places where these old planes now rest.

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How the Spitfire Became the Most Iconic Plane to Ever Fly

The mighty Spitfire will always be known as the plane that saved Britain from invasion and defeat during the Second World War. The full documentary below explains its role in detail and graphically illustrates the fascination and appeal that it has harbored ever since its first flight.

13:15

This Is NASA's Weirdest Plane Design Yet!

This experimental plane is NASA's development, and the variable single sweep wing that makes the plane look odd may also help it reach supersonic speeds much faster. Watch this video for an in-depth explanation. This Is NASA's Weirdest Plane Design Yet!

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The Most Expensive Plane Ticket in the World...

Witness this outrageously expensive plane ride. The Most Expensive Plane Ticket in the World... video, design, expensive, luxury, most expensive, plane ride, plane ticket, etihad a380 This plane ride is so fancy you will probably never want to get off.