If you want to take off in an airplane, you don’t want to scrape along on your belly while on the ground. You also want to land without bending your prop and hopefully want to use the airplane again. To facilitate movement on the ground, airplanes are fitted with a variety of landing gear depending Read More…
The Boeing 777 has been a staple in widebody transport since its first flight in 1994. Since then, the 777 (also known as the B777 or the Triple Seven) has seen many variants developed from it. The most numerous and successful variant of Triple Seven is the 777-300ER, also known by its ICAO designation as Read More…
The Consolidated B-32 Dominator has a checkered past and a short-lived operational life. Developed in parallel with the much more famous and successful Boeing B-29 Superfortress, it failed to find a niche, and was phased out after a short operational period. Despite its obscurity, the B-32 Dominator remains famous for a nefarious reason. Read on Read More…
The Grumman F7F Tigercat is a little-known US Navy fighter, but is a plane that has an interesting history. Seeing service just after World War 2 ended, it became a victim of the rapid technological advancements becoming common at the time. It holds several firsts for a Navy fighter, as well as boasts limited combat Read More…
Developed in the 1990’s, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer developed the ERJ series of aircraft to fill a perceived new market for a plane that was faster and more comfortable than turboprops of the time. ERJ stands for Embraer Regional Jet, and the ERJ 135 is a popular choice for small regional carriers that specialize in short-haul Read More…