Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
2 FOLLOWERS
Join the expert discussion on aerospace and astronautics. Here you can talk about the Technology and industry concerned with aviation, space, flight, and space exploration. Discuss Plane, Shuttle, and Rocket design, news, and concepts. You can also share your opinions on SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA space agencies.
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
3w ago
Hello all, I came across a video I shot with my kids from when fidget spinners were popular (dating the clip). I thought it was an interesting shot likely showing the Magnus Effect that some of you may find interesting.
We spun the fidget up with compressed air to a fairly ridiculous RPM and...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
1M ago
According to news reports, the plane was left on autopilot.
The "Joint Base Charleston" posted this on facebook:
Personnel from Joint Base Charleston and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort(MCAS Beaufort SC)are responding to a mishap involving an F-35B Lightning II jet from Marine Fighter...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
1M ago
What are the reasons for satellite to be launched to outer atmospheric orbits... Is reduction in air friction a major reason, or is it just an added advantage. I know escape velocity has Major reason in it , what are other major reason for chosing particular orbit for a sate ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
1M ago
I'm working on an entirely new system to replace radar using Lidar and magnetic (not electro magnetic) field detection to get around 5th and 6th gen fighter stealth technology. i need costs the math and science behind it and any thing the would hinder in its effectiveness. also i need the info...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
1M ago
Boom Supersonic and their XB-1 “Baby Boom” just ran their 12th test flight today, and for the first time they were cleared for, and achieved, Mach 1.1 at 35,000 feet above Edwards Air Force Base this morning.
This mark the first time in more than 20 years that a civilian aircraft...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
2M ago
Dear aerospace guys,
From time to time, I think about nuclear thermal propulsion. As a nuclear enthusiast, I'd love to see nuclear reactors in space.
Regarding Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP), I understand that it theoretically offers a higher specific impulse compared to chemical propulsion...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
2M ago
Watch the progress live
This is a fully stacked Starship (top) and Super Heavy (bottom). A couple of too-small-to-see cars near the bottom for scale, I also added a Saturn V and the Statue of Liberty for comparison. 120 meters tall, about 5000 tonnes when fully fueled. Twice...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
2M ago
Salaam
I was reading an article about a new engine for Sukhoi Su-57 called AL-51F1 with flat nozzle. The text says it is a second stage engine. The engine currently in use is AL-41F1 with circular nozzle. is a first stage engine.
I had two questions:
What's the meaning of 1st and 2nd...
Read more ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
3M ago
Can anyone, please, recommend me some books with the complete information about how turbofan engines are maintained?
Thank you ..read more
Physics Forums » Aerospace Engineering
3M ago
Scientists in China have announced that a jumbo jet prototype built by them had managed to reach hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 and above) during a flight test.
The scientists claim that the aircraft prototype with a rather bulky body reached the speed of Mach 6.56 (5,033 miles per hour...
Read more ..read more