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The 4 Biggest Aircraft Fails in History

The history of planes and aircraft, in general, is a short but complicated one. Since the Wright brothers invented and flew the first airplane in 1903, there were many stellar aircraft improvements that brought us the entire airline industry as we know it today.

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These Are the FASTEST Aircraft in History So Far

Just over a century ago, people couldn’t even dream that passenger planes would exist, but today, aircraft is an entire travel industry widely available to the public.

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Meet the Antonov An-225: The World's Heaviest Aircraft

The six-engine aircraft was first commissioned by the Soviet Union in the 1980s but now flies cargo around the world. Let’s find out more about this mammoth beauty.

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Meet France's Bizarre Cold War 'Beetle' Aircraft

In the 1950s, France designed an unusual aircraft named Coléoptère (beetle) with a circular wing that could take off vertically. The plane was created to get rid of runways and was unlike any other aircraft the world had ever seen before.

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The Story of the Only Aircraft Built With Pivoting Wings

However, the oblique-winged aircraft, pioneered by NASA engineer Robert Thomas Jones in the 1950s, represented a significant break from the usual.

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Aircrafts of the Future Will See Many Exciting Changes

The aerospace industry has come a long way since the first aircraft took flight way back in the early 1900s. In the next couple of decades, however, the future of aviation is going to see some truly revolutionary changes. Electric planes, for instance, will soon be making their debut.

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The Fastest and Highest-Flying Jet Aircraft in History

The legendary aircraft was designed in secrecy as a high-flying reconnaissance jet. It still remains the fastest and highest-flying jet plane in history and is considered by many as the most advanced aircraft of its type. Let's find out more unique facts about this iconic plane.

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This Might Have Been the Strangest Aircraft Ever Built

The Fairey Rotodyne was an aircraft that was developed in the mid-1950s and early 1960s with the potential to revolutionize the air travel industry.

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You Won’t Believe These Weird New Aircraft Actually Exist

Aircraft engineering is really surprising us with some astonishing new developments, starting with a rocket jetpack to a zero-emission four-passenger drone, and many others.

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The Most Infamous Military Aircraft of the Cold War

The superplane would streak through the skies at speeds of 2,319 kilometers per hour (1,441 mph), and it became a nightmare for the American military, as they didn’t have a single aircraft that could catch it. Watch the fascinating history of this famous plane.

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Why Electric Aircraft Is Likely To Take Over in the Future

Electric aircraft. Learn all you need to know about the planes of the future in the video below.

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20 Mini Airplanes You Won’t Believe Actually Fly!

Over the years, engineers and inventors have created some truly tiny aircraft that are as impressive as they are compact. These mini-planes may be small, but they pack a serious punch when it comes to innovation. Here's a look at 20 of the smallest mini aircraft in the world.

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Lost in Time: The Forgotten Flying Wing…

Back in the 1940s, flying wing aircraft was making headlines all over. The high-lift, low-drag aircraft boasted unparalleled speed, range, and efficiency. It was supposed to be the next big step in aircraft design. And yet, it never took off the way it was supposed to.

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Meet the Soviet Union's VVA-14 – The Submarine Hunter

Robert Bartini was an Italian-born Soviet aircraft designer who is often hailed as a genius. Bartini designed over 60 aircraft throughout his life, but one of his conceptions caught a lot of attention – the VVA-14. Designed in the 1960s, the bizarre aircraft was meant to hunt US submarines!

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The Inflatable Airplane That Once Promised To Save Lives

Believe it or not, the Goodyear Aircraft Company built 12 such planes between 1956 and 1962! The Goodyear Inflatoplane was made of a special rubberized material called "airmat", and it was designed as a rescue craft for the U.S. Army.

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This Is the LOUDEST Plane Ever Manufactured!

Known as "the loudest plane ever made," the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech is an infamous aircraft failure. In fact, the Thunderscreech was so loud that it is known to give people seizures! This Is the LOUDEST Plane Ever Manufactured!