The 29 Tunnan 'Flying Barrel': Saab's Most Numerous Fighter Jet Ever
An icon of an era and a classic of Swedish fighter design: the Saab 29 Tunnan soared into history as one their very best jets ...
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KC-46A Tanker
Two high-bypass turbofans, mounted under 34-degree swept wings, power the KC-46A to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the boom ...
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Russia Only Built 1 Su-47 Fighter Plane for a Reason
Forward-swept versions of the Bell X-1, the Douglas D-558, and the North American P-51 Mustang were all proposed. Back then, ...
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A Guide To 3D Printing Model Aircraft Wings
It’s primarily intended for straight wings with a continuous profile, but it should be adaptable to tapered/swept wings too. A well-designed airframe is essential when pushing aircraft to the ...
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Russia’s Su-47 Golden Eagle is a Hot Mess
The plane never entered serial production, but it did contribute mightily to the overall design and development of future Russian aircraft.