5-mile-range: US Deploys 6,000 RPM Fire Rate Air Defense System in Philippines The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that the US Marines are set to deploy an advanced air defense system in the Philippines with an impressive 5-mile range and a rapid 6,000 rounds per minute fire rate. This move comes as part […]
Twisted like towel: China forges 10,000 times strong alloy for future aircraft
Twisted like Towel: China Forges 10,000 Times Strong Alloy for Future Aircraft Chinese researchers have transformed common stainless steel into an alloy up to 10,000 times stronger. This groundbreaking achievement opens the door to a new era of aircraft manufacturing and design, with implications far beyond the realms of traditional engineering. The alloy, developed by […]
US Air Force enhances C-17 efficiency with 3D-printed blades, to save $14M annually
US Air Force Enhances C-17 Efficiency with 3D-Printed Blades, Saving $14M Annually At Stewart Air National Guard Base, the U.S. Air Force’s 105th Airlift Wing (AW) is revolutionizing aircraft maintenance by incorporating 3D-printed blades into its C-17 Globemaster III engines. This innovative approach not only optimizes the aircraft’s performance but also results in significant cost […]