Plane Facts

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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
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 the closest habitable planet?
Space
Wolf 1061c, thought to be a super-Earth exoplanet is believed to be the closest habitable planet. ... Read more