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Did you know the Argosy was to be the last ever aircraft to be designed by aircraft manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth? I think it’s quite sad that this is their last aircraft, as their Whitley bomber formed the backbone of the Royal Air Force’s bomber fleet at the beginning of the Second World War. Entering service the same year the Berlin Wall went-up in 1961, the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was a rather large four engine transport aircraft that saw service with the Royal Air Force and British European Airways among other operators. It was powered by four Rolls Royce Dart turboprop engines and operated as a transport and troop transport aircraft. The Argosy is distinguished by its high twin fuselage and twin vertical stabilisers, held together by a large elevator, similar in design to the P38 Lightning twin engine fighter of World War Two. In its military use, the aircraft was used to gradually replace the then ageing Vickers Valetta and Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft and was also modified to enable the egress of paratroopers. The military version had nearly twice the range of the civilian Series 100. The civilian airliner variant of the type could carry an impressive 80 passengers in relative comfort. Early-on in the aircraft’s development, to try and save on design costs, the wing of the Argosy was based around that of the Avro Shackleton. The Argosy had a unique flight deck, as it was set above the freight or passenger area, in order to provide for more internal space. Placing the flight deck in this configuration gave the aircraft a cargo space of 3 metres by 14.3 metres. The Argosy had a payload of approximately 12,700 kg, a max take-off weight of 39,000 kg and a range of 1,780 miles. https://lnkd.in/euSAHJgk #avpay #aviationdaily #aviationhistory

One of the most impressive helicopters in the world is without a doubt Sikorsky's CH-53K, also known as "the king's stallion". 🚁 𝗪𝗵𝘆? 🤔 The aircraft is one of the largest and most powerful helicopters ever built by the US. It has three powerful engines and can lift external loads of up to 36,000 pounds (16,330 kilograms) over a distance of 110 nautical miles (127 miles or 204 km on land) in high/hot conditions. 𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 🚗 9 mid-size cars (3-4,000 pounds) 🐋 6 baby blue whales (5-6,000 pounds) 🐘 3 elephants (12,000 pounds) 🗽 10 times the torch of Lady Liberty (3,600 pounds) One of the most important parts in a helicopter to guarantee lift-off, are bevel gears. As a proud supplier of bevel gears for this and many other helicopter applications, let us explain to you why that is in the article below. ⚙️ Article: https://lnkd.in/eJ-3FExY 👈 Image © www.pilootenvliegtuig.nl

The versatility of the F35 carrying out a rolling, vertical landing, on a moving deck!

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Is there an aircraft carrier arms race in Asia? I talk to the South China Morning Post SCMP about it.

Unexpected but very welcome aviation action last night with a ‘hot pit stop’ from two Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirits arriving at RAF Fairford. Currently deployed to Iceland, for the Red Flag Alaska (RF-A) exercise. I, and many others who had also seen the ‘chat’ about the NOTAM were at the airfield threshold. We congregated (it's a religion!) to watch the ‘Spirit of Ohio’ and ‘Spirit of Alaska’ land at dusk. After refuelling they took off into the darkness, showing their ‘stealth’ credentials, all you could see is their navigation lights, see comments! 😂 👇🏻   It reminded me of the 2017 Air Tattoo when we managed to keep the B-2 fly through a secret (very difficult for an airshow!). Also a dilemma for an airshow marketer as it would undoubtedly sell tickets! On the Sunday of the show the B-2 ‘Spirit of Pennsylvania’ flew two passes with two F-15C escorts. It was a 23 hour sortie from and back to Whiteman Air Force Base in the USA to achieve this spectacle as a highlight of the Air Tattoo's 70th anniversary tribute and thanks to the United States Air Force. Several aircraft started the journey to ensure one would get to the UK and we really didn’t know if it would actually happen which is why we didn't announce it in advance. However, those with scanners picked up the call sign, DEATH1, when the B-2 reached our airspace so had a few minutes notice! Obviously we had complaints, "we should have told people, they would have bought a ticket", "it was only on one day we missed out" etc. however that is the nature of airshows, nothing is guaranteed until it's wheels are on the tarmac. What would you chose? The option of a one day appearance for an iconic aircraft, or not at all? #B2Spirit #StealthBomber #Aviation #Airshows #AvGeek #RIAT2017 #NorthropGrumman  

Lockheed Martin F-35B Trials Expand Operational Limits on UK Royal Navy Carrier Test pilots have embarked on a series of trials pushing the operational boundaries of Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jets aboard the UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales. The exercises included pioneering landing techniques and operating with heavy payloads, demonstrating the aircraft's adaptability in demanding scenarios. US Marine Corps aviators flew the short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 from HMS Prince of Wales. Notable accomplishments during the trials include a "rolling vertical landing," marking the first time such a maneuver was executed on the ship, and a ski-jump-assisted launch with an F-35B carrying an ultra-heavy payload. The rolling vertical landing, conducted on October 19 during naval exercises off the US eastern seaboard, showcased the F-35B's ability to recover with heavier loads, turn around more quickly, and launch with a greater weapons load. Separately, the trials demonstrated the F-35B's capacity to launch from the carrier with an ultra-heavy weapons payload. Under a configuration known as "beast mode," these F-35Bs can carry up to 9,980 kilograms of payload, significantly exceeding the capacity of previous-generation Harrier aircraft. These trials highlight the remarkable adaptability and performance capabilities of the F-35B, enhancing its role as a versatile and technologically advanced fifth-generation fighter jet. As the Royal Navy continues to explore the aircraft's potential, it positions the F-35B as a key asset in the evolving landscape of naval aviation. SOURCE Kyra Helwick https://lnkd.in/d-HYx3MJ

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NCAA suspends Boeing 737 planes over safety issues Experts say the most recent suspension order can be linked to accidents affecting a few of Max Air's Boeing 737 aircraft Click on the link to know more: https://bit.ly/3OkGzRK #internationalfinance #Boeing737 #NCAA #Aircraft #Airport #Nigeria #Aviation #NigeriaAirport #NigeriaAircraft

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