Aircraft Facts

Explore the latest fascinating facts about Aircraft

How many 747 Jumbo Jets were manufactured?
Aviation
1574 Boeing 747 aircraft were manufactured between 1968 and January 31, 2023 over its 55 year produc... Read more
Do Pilots Eat Different Meals?
Aviation
Yes, many airlines require pilots eat different meals to reduce the risk of food poisoning and incap... Read more
What Does "Dead Stick" Mean?
Aviation
"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more
What types of fuel do planes and aircraft use?
Aviation
Planes and aircraft primarily use two types of fuel: Jet fuel and AVGAS. Jet fuel, a kerosene-ba... Read more
Why don't planes use reverse thrust to reverse from the gate?
Aviation
Planes no longer use reverse thrust to reverse from the gate for several reasons: Risk of Damage:... Read more
What is Hypersonic?
Aviation
Hypersonic speed refers to velocities above Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, setting them a... Read more
What was the first US combat aircraft?
Military
The de Havilland DH-4, based on the British de Havilland bomber design, is considered the first comb... Read more
What is the oldest military aircraft?
Aviation
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer was the world's first military aircraft, acquired by the U.S. Army fo... Read more