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How Powerful Are Jet Engines? A modern commercial jet engine can generate 200-500 kN (45,000-110,000 lbf) of thrust, allowing aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers to take off safely. Military fighter jet engines are built for extreme performance. A single engine can produce 70-190 kN (15,700-43,000 lbf) of thrust, while...

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This is the most powerful commercial jet engine currently flying on an operational airliner. The GE90-115B was built by GE Aerospace specifically for the Boeing 777-300ER. It weighs around 8.3 tonnes, has a 3.25 metre wide fan and produces up to 512 kN (115,000 lbf) of thrust from a single engine. To understand the sheer scale of that output, it produces roughly 2.7 times the thrust of the F135 jet engine powering the F-35, the most powerful fighter engine currently in service. The enormous fan at the front uses just 22 carbon fibre composite blades with titanium leading edges. At maximum thrust, it pulls in roughly 1.4 tonnes of air every second, with nearly 90% bypassing the core rather than passing through the combustor. At around 150 knots during takeoff, its 512 kn of thrust corresponds to roughly 39.5 MW of propulsive power, or in automotive terms around 53,000 hp from one engine. And it burns roughly 4-5 kg of jet fuel every second at maximum power conditions. Two of these engines are enough to power a fully loaded 777-300ER weighing more than 350 tonnes. Even if one engine fails after the critical point during takeoff, the aircraft is certified to continue the takeoff and climb on the remaining one GE90 engine. Each engine costs around $35-40 million. More than 2,500, GE90s engines have been built, and the GE90 family has accumulated nearly 130 million flight hours. And this is precisely why companies like GE Aerospace remain so difficult to displace in jet engines. There is never one breakthrough. GE spent roughly $2+ billion developing the GE90, chasing small gains across hundreds of systems, efficiency, materials, reliability and component life.
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This is the most powerful commercial jet engine currently flying on an operational airliner. The GE90-115B was built by GE Aerospace specifically for the Boeing 777-300ER. It weighs around 8.3 tonnes, has a 3.25 metre wide fan and produces up to 512 kN (115,000 lbf) of thrust from a single engine. To understand the sheer scale of that output, it produces roughly 2.7 times the thrust of the F135 jet engine powering the F-35, the most powerful fighter engine currently in service. The enormous fan at the front uses just 22 carbon fibre composite blades with titanium leading edges. At maximum thrust, it pulls in roughly 1.4 tonnes of air every second, with nearly 90% bypassing the core rather than passing through the combustor. At around 150 knots during takeoff, its 512 kn of thrust corresponds to roughly 39.5 MW of propulsive power, or in automotive terms around 53,000 hp from one engine. And it burns roughly 4-5 kg of jet fuel every second at maximum power conditions. Two of these engines are enough to power a fully loaded 777-300ER weighing more than 350 tonnes. Even if one engine fails after the critical point during takeoff, the aircraft is certified to continue the takeoff and climb on the remaining one GE90 engine. Each engine costs around $35-40 million. More than 2,500, GE90s engines have been built, and the GE90 family has accumulated nearly 130 million flight hours. And this is precisely why companies like GE Aerospace remain so difficult to displace in jet engines. There is never one breakthrough. GE spent roughly $2+ billion developing the GE90, chasing small gains across hundreds of systems, efficiency, materials, reliability and component life.

Ammanichanda

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A Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan is one of the most successful fighter jet engines ever built. First run was in 1972, it still powers the F-15 and F-16 more than 50 years later. Over 7,200 engines have been built, collectively logging 32+ million flight hours. At full afterburner, it produces up to 129 kN or 29,000 lb of thrust while burning roughly 800-900 litres of jet fuel every minute. The afterburner, it's a second combustion stage that ignites fuel in the exhaust stream to generate maximum combat thrust. This test cell isn't checking if the engine starts. It's measuring vibration, temperatures, pressures, fuel flow, and thrust while a machine producing 29,000 pounds of force is bolted to the ground. What here looks like a routine engine test is actually one of the most demanding demonstrations of precision engineering in aerospace, Each brand new F100 engine is worth roughly $5-8 million, reflecting five decades of continuous refinement in fighter propulsion. 🎥kaydenh0dge
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A Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan is one of the most successful fighter jet engines ever built. First run was in 1972, it still powers the F-15 and F-16 more than 50 years later. Over 7,200 engines have been built, collectively logging 32+ million flight hours. At full afterburner, it produces up to 129 kN or 29,000 lb of thrust while burning roughly 800-900 litres of jet fuel every minute. The afterburner, it's a second combustion stage that ignites fuel in the exhaust stream to generate maximum combat thrust. This test cell isn't checking if the engine starts. It's measuring vibration, temperatures, pressures, fuel flow, and thrust while a machine producing 29,000 pounds of force is bolted to the ground. What here looks like a routine engine test is actually one of the most demanding demonstrations of precision engineering in aerospace, Each brand new F100 engine is worth roughly $5-8 million, reflecting five decades of continuous refinement in fighter propulsion. 🎥kaydenh0dge

Ammanichanda

127,116 views • 1 month ago

🚨People watching this think it looks fake… It isn’t. That is a real F-22 Raptor performing an unrestricted climb. This maneuver is something only a handful of aircraft on Earth can do. When the pilot rotates and goes straight up like that, the aircraft is converting pure engine thrust into vertical climb. The reason it can do it comes down to the engines. The F-22 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines. Each engine produces about 35,000 pounds of thrust with afterburner. Combined thrust: About 70,000 pounds. Now compare that to the aircraft’s weight. Typical combat weight: ≈ 64,000 pounds That means the Raptor has a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than 1:1. In simple terms… The engines produce more thrust than the aircraft weighs. That allows the jet to accelerate vertically. And it gets even crazier. The engines use two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles, allowing the exhaust to tilt up and down to maintain control even when airflow over the wings is minimal. Top speed ≈ Mach 2.25 (about 1,700 mph) Supercruise ≈ Mach 1.5 without afterburners Service ceiling ≈ 65,000 feet Only about 183 operational F-22s were ever built. Which means when you see a Raptor do this climb… You’re watching one of the most advanced air-dominance fighters ever created. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove
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🚨People watching this think it looks fake… It isn’t. That is a real F-22 Raptor performing an unrestricted climb. This maneuver is something only a handful of aircraft on Earth can do. When the pilot rotates and goes straight up like that, the aircraft is converting pure engine thrust into vertical climb. The reason it can do it comes down to the engines. The F-22 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines. Each engine produces about 35,000 pounds of thrust with afterburner. Combined thrust: About 70,000 pounds. Now compare that to the aircraft’s weight. Typical combat weight: ≈ 64,000 pounds That means the Raptor has a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than 1:1. In simple terms… The engines produce more thrust than the aircraft weighs. That allows the jet to accelerate vertically. And it gets even crazier. The engines use two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles, allowing the exhaust to tilt up and down to maintain control even when airflow over the wings is minimal. Top speed ≈ Mach 2.25 (about 1,700 mph) Supercruise ≈ Mach 1.5 without afterburners Service ceiling ≈ 65,000 feet Only about 183 operational F-22s were ever built. Which means when you see a Raptor do this climb… You’re watching one of the most advanced air-dominance fighters ever created. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

1,277,222 views • 5 months ago

The Sukhoi Su-30SM is one of the few operational multirole fighters equipped with thrust-vectoring technology, giving it exceptional maneuverability far beyond conventional fourth-generation fighters. Powered by two Saturn AL-31FP afterburning turbofan engines, the Su-30SM features 2D thrust-vectoring nozzles that can deflect up to ±15 degrees. Unlike standard jet engines, these movable nozzles redirect engine thrust during flight, allowing the aircraft to maintain control even at extremely high angles of attack where traditional control surfaces become less effective. Working together with its digital fly-by-wire flight control system and aerodynamic canards, thrust vectoring enables the Su-30SM to perform dramatic post-stall maneuvers such as the Pugachev's Cobra, Kulbit, Herbst Maneuver, and high-alpha turns. These maneuvers can provide a tactical advantage during close-range dogfights by rapidly changing the aircraft's nose position without relying solely on aerodynamic lift. Unlike dedicated airshow demonstrations, the Su-30SM's thrust-vectoring system was designed for real combat applications, improving agility, controllability at low speeds, and recovery from extreme flight attitudes while carrying combat payloads.
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The Sukhoi Su-30SM is one of the few operational multirole fighters equipped with thrust-vectoring technology, giving it exceptional maneuverability far beyond conventional fourth-generation fighters. Powered by two Saturn AL-31FP afterburning turbofan engines, the Su-30SM features 2D thrust-vectoring nozzles that can deflect up to ±15 degrees. Unlike standard jet engines, these movable nozzles redirect engine thrust during flight, allowing the aircraft to maintain control even at extremely high angles of attack where traditional control surfaces become less effective. Working together with its digital fly-by-wire flight control system and aerodynamic canards, thrust vectoring enables the Su-30SM to perform dramatic post-stall maneuvers such as the Pugachev's Cobra, Kulbit, Herbst Maneuver, and high-alpha turns. These maneuvers can provide a tactical advantage during close-range dogfights by rapidly changing the aircraft's nose position without relying solely on aerodynamic lift. Unlike dedicated airshow demonstrations, the Su-30SM's thrust-vectoring system was designed for real combat applications, improving agility, controllability at low speeds, and recovery from extreme flight attitudes while carrying combat payloads.

Mechanical Knowledge

112,684 views • 1 month ago

🚨🔥 Massive engines. Blazing afterburners. Nearly Mach 3. This is the MiG-31 Foxhound unleashed. Watch the Foxhound ignite its twin Soloviev D-30F6 afterburning turbofans, each producing a colossal 34,000 lbf (152 kN) of thrust. The result? A deafening wall of fire and nearly 68,000 pounds of combined thrust hurling one of the world's fastest interceptors down the runway. Built to hunt bombers, cruise missiles, and high-speed reconnaissance aircraft, the MiG-31 can reach an astonishing Mach 2.83 (≈3,000 km/h / 1,860 mph), covering 1 kilometer every 1.2 seconds and remaining the fastest operational combat aircraft in service. Behind its shark-like nose sits the powerful Zaslon phased-array radar, capable of detecting targets more than 200 km away while guiding long-range missiles such as the R-37M. When those afterburners light, you're not just watching a takeoff, you're witnessing one of the most powerful interceptors ever built unleash nearly 68,000 pounds of raw thrust. 🔥✈️
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🚨🔥 Massive engines. Blazing afterburners. Nearly Mach 3. This is the MiG-31 Foxhound unleashed. Watch the Foxhound ignite its twin Soloviev D-30F6 afterburning turbofans, each producing a colossal 34,000 lbf (152 kN) of thrust. The result? A deafening wall of fire and nearly 68,000 pounds of combined thrust hurling one of the world's fastest interceptors down the runway. Built to hunt bombers, cruise missiles, and high-speed reconnaissance aircraft, the MiG-31 can reach an astonishing Mach 2.83 (≈3,000 km/h / 1,860 mph), covering 1 kilometer every 1.2 seconds and remaining the fastest operational combat aircraft in service. Behind its shark-like nose sits the powerful Zaslon phased-array radar, capable of detecting targets more than 200 km away while guiding long-range missiles such as the R-37M. When those afterburners light, you're not just watching a takeoff, you're witnessing one of the most powerful interceptors ever built unleash nearly 68,000 pounds of raw thrust. 🔥✈️

Airforce Geek

77,096 views • 1 month ago

🇺🇸🇬🇧 The US jet that surpassed the legendary Harrier For decades, the Harrier amazed the world by hovering like a helicopter. Then came the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. Powered by the most powerful engine ever fitted to a production fighter aircraft, the F-35B delivers around 40,000+ pounds of thrust while combining stealth, supersonic speed, and vertical landing capability in a single aircraft. What makes it different? 🔹 More than twice the power of the Harrier 🔹 Stealth technology designed for modern warfare 🔹 Mach 1.6 supersonic speed 🔹 Advanced sensors that can detect, track, and share targets in real time 🔹 Ability to operate from small ships and short runways 🔹 One of the most sophisticated combat aircraft ever built The Hawker Siddeley Harrier proved that a fighter jet could hover. The F-35B proved that a stealth fighter could hover, fight, survive, and dominate in the most contested airspace on Earth. What began as a revolutionary British concept evolved into one of the most advanced American combat aircraft ever created. From hovering over a runway to leading the future of air warfare, the leap is extraordinary.
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🇺🇸🇬🇧 The US jet that surpassed the legendary Harrier For decades, the Harrier amazed the world by hovering like a helicopter. Then came the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II. Powered by the most powerful engine ever fitted to a production fighter aircraft, the F-35B delivers around 40,000+ pounds of thrust while combining stealth, supersonic speed, and vertical landing capability in a single aircraft. What makes it different? 🔹 More than twice the power of the Harrier 🔹 Stealth technology designed for modern warfare 🔹 Mach 1.6 supersonic speed 🔹 Advanced sensors that can detect, track, and share targets in real time 🔹 Ability to operate from small ships and short runways 🔹 One of the most sophisticated combat aircraft ever built The Hawker Siddeley Harrier proved that a fighter jet could hover. The F-35B proved that a stealth fighter could hover, fight, survive, and dominate in the most contested airspace on Earth. What began as a revolutionary British concept evolved into one of the most advanced American combat aircraft ever created. From hovering over a runway to leading the future of air warfare, the leap is extraordinary.

Defence Index

26,633 views • 1 month ago

🇺🇸✈️ Intense flight deck activity aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as U.S. Navy carrier aircraft ignite their afterburners and launch into the sky. The roar of jet engines and the glow of afterburners highlight the raw power behind carrier aviation operations at sea. Every launch reflects the precision, training, and readiness that define U.S. naval air power. From the deck to the horizon, it is a display of speed, coordination, and combat capability. What do you think is the most impressive part of carrier flight operations?
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🇺🇸✈️ Intense flight deck activity aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as U.S. Navy carrier aircraft ignite their afterburners and launch into the sky. The roar of jet engines and the glow of afterburners highlight the raw power behind carrier aviation operations at sea. Every launch reflects the precision, training, and readiness that define U.S. naval air power. From the deck to the horizon, it is a display of speed, coordination, and combat capability. What do you think is the most impressive part of carrier flight operations?

Defense Intelligence

88,155 views • 5 months ago

🚨WHOA!!! Gravity Just Got Outmatched… Watch a C-17 Drop Out of the Sky Using Reverse Thrust Most people think giant cargo aircraft descend slowly in wide lazy circles. Not the American 🇺🇸 C-17. What you’re seeing in this footage is one of the most aggressive controlled descents ever engineered into a military aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster can actually deploy thrust reversers while still in the air… something almost no other jet transport can safely do. When those massive engines flip into reverse thrust, the physics of the aircraft changes instantly. Instead of the engines pushing the aircraft forward… they begin fighting the forward motion of the airplane. The result is dramatic. The aircraft can transition from flying nearly parallel to the horizon… to a steep nose-down descent that looks almost perpendicular compared to the Earth below. Pilots can drop altitude incredibly fast… going from high cruising altitude to landing approach in just a couple minutes. Why does this matter? Because the C-17 was built for battlefield logistics. It was designed to fly into dangerous airspace, descend rapidly to avoid threats, land on short or rough runways, unload equipment or troops, and get back into the air before anyone has time to react. That rapid descent capability allows the aircraft to minimize time exposed to enemy radar or missile threats. The moment the thrust reversers are disengaged, the aircraft stabilizes instantly and transitions back into normal controlled flight for landing. It’s a perfect example of American aerospace engineering. Four massive turbofan engines… flight computers… and aerodynamics working together to make a 585,000-pound aircraft move like a precision instrument in the sky. For people who have never seen reverse thrust used mid-air before… this footage is a rare look at how military airlift aircraft operate when seconds matter. It’s one of the coolest demonstrations of aviation physics you’ll ever see. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove
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🚨WHOA!!! Gravity Just Got Outmatched… Watch a C-17 Drop Out of the Sky Using Reverse Thrust Most people think giant cargo aircraft descend slowly in wide lazy circles. Not the American 🇺🇸 C-17. What you’re seeing in this footage is one of the most aggressive controlled descents ever engineered into a military aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster can actually deploy thrust reversers while still in the air… something almost no other jet transport can safely do. When those massive engines flip into reverse thrust, the physics of the aircraft changes instantly. Instead of the engines pushing the aircraft forward… they begin fighting the forward motion of the airplane. The result is dramatic. The aircraft can transition from flying nearly parallel to the horizon… to a steep nose-down descent that looks almost perpendicular compared to the Earth below. Pilots can drop altitude incredibly fast… going from high cruising altitude to landing approach in just a couple minutes. Why does this matter? Because the C-17 was built for battlefield logistics. It was designed to fly into dangerous airspace, descend rapidly to avoid threats, land on short or rough runways, unload equipment or troops, and get back into the air before anyone has time to react. That rapid descent capability allows the aircraft to minimize time exposed to enemy radar or missile threats. The moment the thrust reversers are disengaged, the aircraft stabilizes instantly and transitions back into normal controlled flight for landing. It’s a perfect example of American aerospace engineering. Four massive turbofan engines… flight computers… and aerodynamics working together to make a 585,000-pound aircraft move like a precision instrument in the sky. For people who have never seen reverse thrust used mid-air before… this footage is a rare look at how military airlift aircraft operate when seconds matter. It’s one of the coolest demonstrations of aviation physics you’ll ever see. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

1,045,647 views • 5 months ago

The Boeing 777 was the first Boeing commercial airliner to feature a full digital fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system. Powering this 777-300ER are the GE90 engines—the world's most powerful commercial jet engines. Each engine has a fan diameter so large that it is wider than the fuselage of a Boeing 737. After engine start, the hydraulic systems come to life, and the flight crew performs the flight control surfaces check. You can see the rudder, elevators, slats, and flaps moving before being configured for takeoff. Once both engines are running and supplying electrical and pneumatic power, the APU is shut down, causing the APU air intake door to close. B777-300ER (5Y-KZX) KQ100 Nairobi to London 8½ hrs.
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The Boeing 777 was the first Boeing commercial airliner to feature a full digital fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system. Powering this 777-300ER are the GE90 engines—the world's most powerful commercial jet engines. Each engine has a fan diameter so large that it is wider than the fuselage of a Boeing 737. After engine start, the hydraulic systems come to life, and the flight crew performs the flight control surfaces check. You can see the rudder, elevators, slats, and flaps moving before being configured for takeoff. Once both engines are running and supplying electrical and pneumatic power, the APU is shut down, causing the APU air intake door to close. B777-300ER (5Y-KZX) KQ100 Nairobi to London 8½ hrs.

Turbine Traveller

47,914 views • 1 month ago

The Tri-Engined jet with four engines. The HS Trident was, obviously, a tri-jet, using three Rolls-Royce Spey engines. However, the final version of it, the 1969 Trident 3 - seen here in this video - was stretched for extra seating and range. And so what did HS do? They installed a fourth engine, a "booster" in the tail, a RR RB.162 originally intended as a lift engine for VTOL applications (the ill-fated Mirage IV was one of the few jets that used such an engine) With three or four engines, for various reasons - including the ever-present political mongerings in UK aviation, only axed with Airbus - the Trident was not a success, and only 117 were built. (Also, wouldn´t it be simple to change to different, more powerful engines? Unfortunately, it wasn´t possible on the Trident... so no wonder other customers opted for the more flexible 727 and DC-9)
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The Tri-Engined jet with four engines. The HS Trident was, obviously, a tri-jet, using three Rolls-Royce Spey engines. However, the final version of it, the 1969 Trident 3 - seen here in this video - was stretched for extra seating and range. And so what did HS do? They installed a fourth engine, a "booster" in the tail, a RR RB.162 originally intended as a lift engine for VTOL applications (the ill-fated Mirage IV was one of the few jets that used such an engine) With three or four engines, for various reasons - including the ever-present political mongerings in UK aviation, only axed with Airbus - the Trident was not a success, and only 117 were built. (Also, wouldn´t it be simple to change to different, more powerful engines? Unfortunately, it wasn´t possible on the Trident... so no wonder other customers opted for the more flexible 727 and DC-9)

Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha

17,700 views • 5 months ago

Gnome Omega (1909) - The Engine That Spun Aviation Forward In 1909, the Gnome Omega became the first mass-produced rotary engine, marking a major breakthrough in early aviation. At a time when aircraft struggled with heavy, unreliable, and overheating engines, Gnome introduced a radical solution: instead of the crankshaft turning, the entire engine-cylinders and all-rotated around a fixed crankshaft. This spinning design dramatically improved air cooling, eliminating the need for complex radiators, while also delivering an excellent power-to-weight ratio-a critical advantage for the fragile aircraft of the era. The Omega quickly powered some of the most important pioneers of flight, including aircraft used by Louis Blériot during the early days of aviation, helping push the limits of what was possible in the sky. Rotary engines would eventually be replaced by more efficient inline and radial designs, but for a crucial moment in history, they were the cutting edge of flight technology.
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Gnome Omega (1909) - The Engine That Spun Aviation Forward In 1909, the Gnome Omega became the first mass-produced rotary engine, marking a major breakthrough in early aviation. At a time when aircraft struggled with heavy, unreliable, and overheating engines, Gnome introduced a radical solution: instead of the crankshaft turning, the entire engine-cylinders and all-rotated around a fixed crankshaft. This spinning design dramatically improved air cooling, eliminating the need for complex radiators, while also delivering an excellent power-to-weight ratio-a critical advantage for the fragile aircraft of the era. The Omega quickly powered some of the most important pioneers of flight, including aircraft used by Louis Blériot during the early days of aviation, helping push the limits of what was possible in the sky. Rotary engines would eventually be replaced by more efficient inline and radial designs, but for a crucial moment in history, they were the cutting edge of flight technology.

Mechanical Knowledge

17,843 views • 2 months ago

Can it reach space? High-octane takeoff from the carrier deck!Watch the lethal Su-57 Felon, Russia’s premier fifth-generation stealth fighter, scream off the ski-jump ramp in this breathtaking Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 scenario.With afterburners blazing, the powerful twin AL-41F1 engines hurl the jet skyward in a thunderous surge of raw thrust and agility. The camera tracks every pulse-pounding moment — from the tense acceleration down the angled deck, through the dramatic rotation and climb-out, to the sleek fighter banking hard against the open ocean under cinematic golden-hour lighting.Precision flight modeling, stunning visuals, and heart-racing speed make this one of the most exciting carrier launches you’ll see in MSFS.Pure aviation adrenaline.
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Can it reach space? High-octane takeoff from the carrier deck!Watch the lethal Su-57 Felon, Russia’s premier fifth-generation stealth fighter, scream off the ski-jump ramp in this breathtaking Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 scenario.With afterburners blazing, the powerful twin AL-41F1 engines hurl the jet skyward in a thunderous surge of raw thrust and agility. The camera tracks every pulse-pounding moment — from the tense acceleration down the angled deck, through the dramatic rotation and climb-out, to the sleek fighter banking hard against the open ocean under cinematic golden-hour lighting.Precision flight modeling, stunning visuals, and heart-racing speed make this one of the most exciting carrier launches you’ll see in MSFS.Pure aviation adrenaline.

Black Hole

34,083 views • 2 months ago

We are back at it with forward module testing, gearing up for New Glenn’s second flight. Part of this testing campaign is to activate the hydrogen peroxide system that fuels our Reaction Control System, or RCS. The GS1 RCS provides 20,000 lbf thrust in any direction, allowing the first stage to reorient itself in space before re-entry and to precisely target Jacklyn in high winds during landing. To give you an idea, a single F-18 Super Hornet F414 engine provides a similar amount of thrust at 22,000 lbf, so you can see how powerful this system is. The RCS performed nominally during our NG-1 flight and successfully reoriented GS1 to within 0.5 deg of our target attitude during exo-atmospheric flight.
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We are back at it with forward module testing, gearing up for New Glenn’s second flight. Part of this testing campaign is to activate the hydrogen peroxide system that fuels our Reaction Control System, or RCS. The GS1 RCS provides 20,000 lbf thrust in any direction, allowing the first stage to reorient itself in space before re-entry and to precisely target Jacklyn in high winds during landing. To give you an idea, a single F-18 Super Hornet F414 engine provides a similar amount of thrust at 22,000 lbf, so you can see how powerful this system is. The RCS performed nominally during our NG-1 flight and successfully reoriented GS1 to within 0.5 deg of our target attitude during exo-atmospheric flight.

Dave Limp

151,903 views • 1 year ago

Dream Big, then Dream Bigger Y'all, check it out 💥Now this is what I'm talking about, forget the propellers and LFG The Lazzarini "Air Car" Engine: The design uses four independent, rotatable jet engines from Rolls-Royce, which is a separate company from the car manufacturer. Each of those engines are able to work independently, adjusting both their inclination and rotation for stability and maneuverability. This allows Lazzarini‘s Air Car to maneuver on variable heights. Specs: It is a 19.5' long, four-seat concept intended for high-speed travel above traffic, with a proposed top speed of 466 mph Key features: Uses four independent jet engines that can tilt and rotate for stability and maneuverability. Designed to function as both a ground vehicle and an aircraft.Has a top speed of up to 466 mph in the air. Finishing off with the more refined Rolls-Royce Solid for those seeking more comfort... Specs This futuristic hover/flying car concept features a solid ultra-light carbon monocoque body (the "solid" aspect, emphasizing its robust, lightweight composite structure) and is powered by four rotatable Rolls-Royce jet engines for VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) capabilities, evoking a "hoover" (hover) effect. All tho these concepts are still in the prototype stage, get ready the future has no bounds👏 To all my Frens, pack your bags I'll swing by in a bit! 🧳 Kelly🛸 @CaptKylePatriots
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Dream Big, then Dream Bigger Y'all, check it out 💥Now this is what I'm talking about, forget the propellers and LFG The Lazzarini "Air Car" Engine: The design uses four independent, rotatable jet engines from Rolls-Royce, which is a separate company from the car manufacturer. Each of those engines are able to work independently, adjusting both their inclination and rotation for stability and maneuverability. This allows Lazzarini‘s Air Car to maneuver on variable heights. Specs: It is a 19.5' long, four-seat concept intended for high-speed travel above traffic, with a proposed top speed of 466 mph Key features: Uses four independent jet engines that can tilt and rotate for stability and maneuverability. Designed to function as both a ground vehicle and an aircraft.Has a top speed of up to 466 mph in the air. Finishing off with the more refined Rolls-Royce Solid for those seeking more comfort... Specs This futuristic hover/flying car concept features a solid ultra-light carbon monocoque body (the "solid" aspect, emphasizing its robust, lightweight composite structure) and is powered by four rotatable Rolls-Royce jet engines for VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) capabilities, evoking a "hoover" (hover) effect. All tho these concepts are still in the prototype stage, get ready the future has no bounds👏 To all my Frens, pack your bags I'll swing by in a bit! 🧳 Kelly🛸 @CaptKylePatriots

Capt Kyle

73,506 views • 10 months ago

Russian fighter jets, renowned for their engineering prowess and combat effectiveness, stand as a testament to the nation’s storied aerospace legacy. Models like the Sukhoi Su-57, MiG-35, and Su-35S exemplify a blend of cutting-edge technology, raw power, and battlefield versatility, often regarded as some of the finest in the world. Their majesty lies not only in their sleek, aerodynamic designs but also in their ability to dominate the skies through superior performance, advanced systems, and adaptability to modern warfare. The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, is a pinnacle of innovation. Its angular design minimizes radar cross-section, while supercruise capability allows sustained supersonic flight without afterburners, conserving fuel and extending range. Equipped with advanced avionics, including AI-driven systems and 360-degree sensor fusion, the Su-57 can detect and engage targets with precision, even in contested environments. Its thrust-vectoring engines enable unmatched maneuverability, allowing it to perform complex aerobatic maneuvers like the Pugachev Cobra, showcasing agility that outclasses many Western counterparts. The Su-35S, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter, is another jewel in Russia’s crown. Powered by AL-41F1S engines, it boasts exceptional speed (Mach 2.25) and a combat radius exceeding 1,500 kilometers. Its Irbis-E radar can track up to 30 targets simultaneously, while its weapon suite, including long-range air-to-air missiles and precision-guided munitions, ensures dominance in both air superiority and ground-attack roles. The jet’s robust airframe and electronic countermeasures make it resilient against modern threats, earning it respect in global exercises and conflicts. The MiG-35, an evolution of the legendary MiG-29, combines affordability with lethality. Its lightweight design, coupled with RD-33MK engines, delivers a thrust-to-weight ratio that rivals heavier fighters. Advanced optronics and helmet-mounted displays enhance pilot situational awareness, while its compatibility with a wide array of munitions makes it a versatile platform for diverse missions.Russian jets excel due to their design philosophy: ruggedness, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability. Unlike some Western fighters, which rely heavily on stealth, Russian aircraft prioritize maneuverability and firepower, allowing them to engage in dogfights or long-range strikes with equal proficiency. Their ability to operate from austere airfields and withstand harsh conditions further enhances their global appeal. Exported to nations like India, China, and Vietnam, these jets have proven their reliability in varied climates and combat scenarios, cementing Russia’s reputation for building some of the world’s most formidable fighter aircraft. Their blend of innovation, power, and combat-proven performance makes them a majestic force in the skies.
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Russian fighter jets, renowned for their engineering prowess and combat effectiveness, stand as a testament to the nation’s storied aerospace legacy. Models like the Sukhoi Su-57, MiG-35, and Su-35S exemplify a blend of cutting-edge technology, raw power, and battlefield versatility, often regarded as some of the finest in the world. Their majesty lies not only in their sleek, aerodynamic designs but also in their ability to dominate the skies through superior performance, advanced systems, and adaptability to modern warfare. The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, is a pinnacle of innovation. Its angular design minimizes radar cross-section, while supercruise capability allows sustained supersonic flight without afterburners, conserving fuel and extending range. Equipped with advanced avionics, including AI-driven systems and 360-degree sensor fusion, the Su-57 can detect and engage targets with precision, even in contested environments. Its thrust-vectoring engines enable unmatched maneuverability, allowing it to perform complex aerobatic maneuvers like the Pugachev Cobra, showcasing agility that outclasses many Western counterparts. The Su-35S, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter, is another jewel in Russia’s crown. Powered by AL-41F1S engines, it boasts exceptional speed (Mach 2.25) and a combat radius exceeding 1,500 kilometers. Its Irbis-E radar can track up to 30 targets simultaneously, while its weapon suite, including long-range air-to-air missiles and precision-guided munitions, ensures dominance in both air superiority and ground-attack roles. The jet’s robust airframe and electronic countermeasures make it resilient against modern threats, earning it respect in global exercises and conflicts. The MiG-35, an evolution of the legendary MiG-29, combines affordability with lethality. Its lightweight design, coupled with RD-33MK engines, delivers a thrust-to-weight ratio that rivals heavier fighters. Advanced optronics and helmet-mounted displays enhance pilot situational awareness, while its compatibility with a wide array of munitions makes it a versatile platform for diverse missions.Russian jets excel due to their design philosophy: ruggedness, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability. Unlike some Western fighters, which rely heavily on stealth, Russian aircraft prioritize maneuverability and firepower, allowing them to engage in dogfights or long-range strikes with equal proficiency. Their ability to operate from austere airfields and withstand harsh conditions further enhances their global appeal. Exported to nations like India, China, and Vietnam, these jets have proven their reliability in varied climates and combat scenarios, cementing Russia’s reputation for building some of the world’s most formidable fighter aircraft. Their blend of innovation, power, and combat-proven performance makes them a majestic force in the skies.

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺 🇮🇪

53,160 views • 10 months ago

Visuals: Missed Flight Turns Into Airport Security Breach at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Two passengers who reportedly arrived late for their Aeroflot flight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport took matters into their own hands on July 25, running onto the airport apron in an attempt to catch the plane. The women reportedly approached an Aeroflot aircraft that was already being towed, forcing the operation to stop for safety reasons. One of the passengers was seen dragging a suitcase behind her as they approached the aircraft. Ground personnel and police quickly intervened, escorted the passengers away from the apron and prevented them from boarding. The incident highlights a critical aviation safety rule: airport aprons and movement areas are restricted zones, and unauthorized access can create serious risks involving aircraft towing, ground vehicles, jet engines and other ramp operations. Missing a flight can be frustrating—but running onto an active aircraft movement area is never a safe option. Airport security procedures exist to protect passengers, crew, ground staff and aircraft. #AviationSafety #AirportSecurity #Sheremetyevo #Aeroflot #AviationNews #AirportOperations #FlightSafety #GroundHandling
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Visuals: Missed Flight Turns Into Airport Security Breach at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Two passengers who reportedly arrived late for their Aeroflot flight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport took matters into their own hands on July 25, running onto the airport apron in an attempt to catch the plane. The women reportedly approached an Aeroflot aircraft that was already being towed, forcing the operation to stop for safety reasons. One of the passengers was seen dragging a suitcase behind her as they approached the aircraft. Ground personnel and police quickly intervened, escorted the passengers away from the apron and prevented them from boarding. The incident highlights a critical aviation safety rule: airport aprons and movement areas are restricted zones, and unauthorized access can create serious risks involving aircraft towing, ground vehicles, jet engines and other ramp operations. Missing a flight can be frustrating—but running onto an active aircraft movement area is never a safe option. Airport security procedures exist to protect passengers, crew, ground staff and aircraft. #AviationSafety #AirportSecurity #Sheremetyevo #Aeroflot #AviationNews #AirportOperations #FlightSafety #GroundHandling

FL360aero

1,548,649 views • 22 days ago

Totally Normal They Say… What Do You Think? Military jets spraying over Tennessee, captured by J. Sherwood. The climate science community is increasingly calling for massive global climate engineering / solar radiation management operations to be immediately deployed to mitigate climate collapse. They tell us that if climate engineering atmospheric spraying operations were to occur, that our skies would look exactly like they already look. Yet, academia is still pushing the false narrative that the lingering and expanding jet aircraft trails in our skies are only a result of “condensation”. For the record, all US military jet air tankers and all commercial jet carriers are equipped with "Hi Bypass Turbofan" jet engines which are by design nearly incapable of producing condensation trails except under rare and extreme conditions. The trails we increasingly see in our skies are the result of sprayed dispersions related to climate engineering, not condensation. Question, how dire does the unfolding climate collapse have to become before the climate science community acknowledges the ongoing global climate engineering assault? The past propensity of populations to deny the ongoing climate engineering atrocities is finally breaking down. Increasingly shocking and compelling film footage captures of jet aircraft aerosol dispersions are rapidly eroding the official false narrative that we are only seeing "condensation trails" in our skies. All are needed in the critical battle to wake populations to what is coming, we must make every day count. Share credible data from a credible source, make your voice heard. Awareness raising efforts can be carried out from your own home computer. Dane Wigington
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Totally Normal They Say… What Do You Think? Military jets spraying over Tennessee, captured by J. Sherwood. The climate science community is increasingly calling for massive global climate engineering / solar radiation management operations to be immediately deployed to mitigate climate collapse. They tell us that if climate engineering atmospheric spraying operations were to occur, that our skies would look exactly like they already look. Yet, academia is still pushing the false narrative that the lingering and expanding jet aircraft trails in our skies are only a result of “condensation”. For the record, all US military jet air tankers and all commercial jet carriers are equipped with "Hi Bypass Turbofan" jet engines which are by design nearly incapable of producing condensation trails except under rare and extreme conditions. The trails we increasingly see in our skies are the result of sprayed dispersions related to climate engineering, not condensation. Question, how dire does the unfolding climate collapse have to become before the climate science community acknowledges the ongoing global climate engineering assault? The past propensity of populations to deny the ongoing climate engineering atrocities is finally breaking down. Increasingly shocking and compelling film footage captures of jet aircraft aerosol dispersions are rapidly eroding the official false narrative that we are only seeing "condensation trails" in our skies. All are needed in the critical battle to wake populations to what is coming, we must make every day count. Share credible data from a credible source, make your voice heard. Awareness raising efforts can be carried out from your own home computer. Dane Wigington

Jessica Rojas 🇺🇸💪

244,798 views • 2 years ago

For almost the entire history of fighter aviation, one rule remained unchanged, Avoid the stall. At extreme angles of attack, airflow separates from the wings and control surfaces lose effectiveness. The aircraft enters a region where pilots have very little authority or control over the aircraft. NASA decided to ask a different question, What if a fighter could remain controllable after entering the stall? Between 1987 and 1996, NASA, the USA Navy and McDonnell Douglas transformed a pre-production FA -18 Hornet into the High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) a flying laboratory designed to explore flight beyond conventional aerodynamic limits. The solution was unlike anything seen on an operational fighter at the time across the world. Instead of relying only on aerodynamic control surfaces, engineers installed six thrust-vectoring paddles around the exhaust of two General Electric F404 engines. These massive control surfaces redirected engine thrust itself, allowing the aircraft to manoeuvre when normal controls were becoming ineffective. But making it work required solving an extreme materials challenge. The paddles sat directly in the engine exhaust stream, exposed to enormous temperatures and mechanical forces. They were built using Inconel, a nickel-based superalloy designed to maintain strength in extreme heat. Special actuation systems had to move these structures precisely while surviving repeated high-temperature operation, all were purpose built. The modification added around 2,200 lb (1,000 kg) of thrust-vectoring hardware alone, turning the F/A-18 into one of the most heavily instrumented research aircraft of its era. HARV completed 385 research flights in Area 51, demonstrating controlled flight at around 70° angle of attack, a regime where conventional fighters would normally lose control. The data collected helped shape the future of advanced fighter design, influencing later programs including the F-22 Raptor, where thrust-vectoring became an operational capability. HARV was built as a research aircraft with a clear combat purpose, to understand how far fighter manoeuvrability could be pushed. What followed next was full scale implementation on F-22 Raptor which to this day is considered the most potent stealth fighter aircraft ever designed and built at scale. Source :- NASA
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For almost the entire history of fighter aviation, one rule remained unchanged, Avoid the stall. At extreme angles of attack, airflow separates from the wings and control surfaces lose effectiveness. The aircraft enters a region where pilots have very little authority or control over the aircraft. NASA decided to ask a different question, What if a fighter could remain controllable after entering the stall? Between 1987 and 1996, NASA, the USA Navy and McDonnell Douglas transformed a pre-production FA -18 Hornet into the High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) a flying laboratory designed to explore flight beyond conventional aerodynamic limits. The solution was unlike anything seen on an operational fighter at the time across the world. Instead of relying only on aerodynamic control surfaces, engineers installed six thrust-vectoring paddles around the exhaust of two General Electric F404 engines. These massive control surfaces redirected engine thrust itself, allowing the aircraft to manoeuvre when normal controls were becoming ineffective. But making it work required solving an extreme materials challenge. The paddles sat directly in the engine exhaust stream, exposed to enormous temperatures and mechanical forces. They were built using Inconel, a nickel-based superalloy designed to maintain strength in extreme heat. Special actuation systems had to move these structures precisely while surviving repeated high-temperature operation, all were purpose built. The modification added around 2,200 lb (1,000 kg) of thrust-vectoring hardware alone, turning the F/A-18 into one of the most heavily instrumented research aircraft of its era. HARV completed 385 research flights in Area 51, demonstrating controlled flight at around 70° angle of attack, a regime where conventional fighters would normally lose control. The data collected helped shape the future of advanced fighter design, influencing later programs including the F-22 Raptor, where thrust-vectoring became an operational capability. HARV was built as a research aircraft with a clear combat purpose, to understand how far fighter manoeuvrability could be pushed. What followed next was full scale implementation on F-22 Raptor which to this day is considered the most potent stealth fighter aircraft ever designed and built at scale. Source :- NASA

Ammanichanda

34,009 views • 24 days ago

Inside Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B engine, two turbine systems spin in opposite directions at tens of thousands of rpm, yet they aren't mechanically connected at all. The gas generator spool reaches roughly 37,500 rpm. Its hot gas drives an independent power turbine at nearly 30,000 rpm, producing up to 1,200 shp. Then there is the gearbox. A compact two stage reduction system has to take that 30,000 rpm input and drop it all the way down to just 1,700 rpm at the propeller, while transmitting roughly 5,000 Nm of torque reliably, flight after flight under all kinds of loads and conditions. All of this happens inside an engines that weighs only about 235 kgs, with interstage turbine temperatures reaching roughly 800°C during takeoff. That combination of extreme speeds, temperatures and mechanical simplicity helped make the PT6 one of the most successful turboprop engines ever built. More than 64,000+ engines have been built and they have accumulated more than 500 million flight hours so far. Whether it is a jet engine or almost any other machine, the really successful designs tend to have one thing in common, the materials, mechanics and overall design work together so well that something incredibly complex ends up looking almost simple. Source, Military Vault
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Inside Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B engine, two turbine systems spin in opposite directions at tens of thousands of rpm, yet they aren't mechanically connected at all. The gas generator spool reaches roughly 37,500 rpm. Its hot gas drives an independent power turbine at nearly 30,000 rpm, producing up to 1,200 shp. Then there is the gearbox. A compact two stage reduction system has to take that 30,000 rpm input and drop it all the way down to just 1,700 rpm at the propeller, while transmitting roughly 5,000 Nm of torque reliably, flight after flight under all kinds of loads and conditions. All of this happens inside an engines that weighs only about 235 kgs, with interstage turbine temperatures reaching roughly 800°C during takeoff. That combination of extreme speeds, temperatures and mechanical simplicity helped make the PT6 one of the most successful turboprop engines ever built. More than 64,000+ engines have been built and they have accumulated more than 500 million flight hours so far. Whether it is a jet engine or almost any other machine, the really successful designs tend to have one thing in common, the materials, mechanics and overall design work together so well that something incredibly complex ends up looking almost simple. Source, Military Vault

Ammanichanda

25,145 views • 4 days ago