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I’m very intrigued by the future of the JetZero project both in how it’s being developed and in its potential applications. Commercial and defense applications requiring high efficiency, sustainable flight abound. #sustainability #aerospaceanddefense

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JetZero, a California-based aerospace company, has reached a significant milestone in developing its futuristic blended-wing Jetliner, as its Pathfinder demonstrator has received an airworthiness certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This clearance allows the 1:8 scale model to undertake flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California, marking a crucial step forward in the project. Featuring a wingspan of 23 feet, the Pathfinder demonstrates the innovative blended-wing design, which seamlessly integrates the wing and fuselage for enhanced aerodynamics and efficiency. With claims of burning half the fuel of similar-sized commercial jets and emitting four times less noise, JetZero aims to address both environmental concerns and market demands. The successful flight tests of the Pathfinder will pave the way for the development of larger prototypes, including a full-scale model slated for test flights in 2027. #robbreport #luxury #aviation #jet #sustainability #jetzero

🚀 Unlocking the Power: The Afterburner in the F-35 Lightning II 🚀 The F-35 Lightning II, a marvel of modern aviation technology, is equipped with a state-of-the-art afterburner, a critical component that significantly enhances its performance in various mission scenarios. 🔍 Technical Insights: The F-35's afterburner is an integral part of its Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, which generates additional thrust by injecting fuel directly into the exhaust stream. This results in a dramatic increase in engine output, enabling supersonic speeds. When is the Afterburner Used? Combat Situations: Engaging in dogfights or evading enemy missiles requires rapid acceleration and high speed, achievable with afterburner thrust. Takeoff and Climb: Heavy payloads or short runways necessitate the additional power to achieve safe takeoff and climb performance. Intercept Missions: Quickly closing the distance to engage or deter enemy aircraft demands the high-speed capabilities provided by the afterburner. Benefits of Using the Afterburner: Increased Thrust: Provides a significant boost in thrust, crucial for achieving supersonic flight. Enhanced Maneuverability: Higher speeds enhance the aircraft's agility, vital in combat scenarios. Mission Flexibility: Allows pilots to adapt quickly to dynamic and high-stress environments, enhancing mission success rates. Why Do Pilots Engage the Afterburner? Pilots use the afterburner to gain an immediate edge in speed and power, essential for both offensive and defensive maneuvers. The ability to transition rapidly from subsonic to supersonic speeds can be a game-changer in engagements, offering tactical advantages that can determine mission outcomes. The afterburner, though fuel-intensive, is a testament to the advanced engineering that goes into the F-35, ensuring that our pilots have the best tools available to maintain air superiority. ✈️ Pushing Boundaries in Aviation Excellence ✈️ Abhijit Gokhale Rajni Yadav #AerospaceEngineering #F35 #AviationTechnology #MilitaryAviation #Afterburner #SupersonicFlight #aircraft #aviation #aeroplane #pilot #fighterjet #mechanicalengineering #Ame #aerospace #aerodrome #flying #jobs #engines #boeing #airbus

Stepping inside the Falcon 2000LXS The Dassault Falcon Jet 2000LXS is the latest addition to Dassault's best-selling business jet range, per the company's 2022 annual report. Dassault Aviation a French #aviation company that builds military #planes & #privatejets developed the Falcon 2000 from the Dassault Falcon 900. Several variants of the jet have since been manufactured. The 2000LXS, the most recent variant, made its first delivery in 2014. In total, some 700 Falcon 2000 jets have been made. Close to 600 Falcon 2000 series #aircraft are in service today, praised for their robustness & #reliability. The 2000LXS is powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW308C engines. According to Dassault's spec sheet, the jet has two cabins, one with individual leather seats & another with a conference & dining table. The jet can be customised to add a divan bed or two additional seats. The 2000LXS has one of the most intuitive man-machine interface in business #aviation. The EASy flight deck is a smart, integrated, feature-packed avionics system. The flight deck can be configured with Dassault's Combined Vision System, FalconEye®, which provides #flight #crews unprecedented situational awareness in all weather conditions, day or night. It adds a significant margin of #safety for all #airport operations, especially at #airfields with difficult terrain. FalconEye provides guidance on approaches down to 100 ft. #businesjet’s are awesome! #bizjet #bizav https://lnkd.in/dTc6jw2v

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Exotic #aeronauticalengineering design for engines. This video is a great primer to explore and understand what’s coming in the next miltiary manned/unmanned planes and missile systems. Eventually this will trickle over into commercial use, some already are in progress by certain #aerospace #startups. I love the fact that these designs are going from merging 2 design systems into 3 to build a very versatile hybrid engine. Jet (“Low Speed”) Ramjet (Mach 2 and Above) Scramjet (Higher Speed, Mach 10 and above) Rotating Detonation (Hypersonic, Low Fuel Consumption) Amazing stuff. Video does a great job of explaining the lineage behind these technologies and why all 3 together will take the flying machines they drive to the next level. Love this stuff. #military #airforce #navy #defense #hypersonic #drones #airplanes #fighterjet