supersonic propeller
1supersonic propeller — A propeller whose blades are designed to operate with supersonic relative velocity over a major portion of its surface …
2Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… …
3Supersonic transport — The Concorde supersonic transport had an ogival delta wing, a slender fuselage and four underslung Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 engines. A supersonic transport (SST) is a civilian supersonic aircraft designed to transport passengers at speeds… …
4Fastest propeller-driven aircraft — A number of aircraft have claimed to be the fastest propeller driven aircraft. This article presents the current record holders for several sub classes of propeller driven aircracft that hold recognized, documented speed records. Fédération… …
5Scimitar propeller — A scimitar propeller is shaped like a scimitar sword, with increasing sweep along the leading edge. Typically scimitar propellers are constructed of lightweight or composite materials. The combination of light weight and efficient aerodynamics… …
6XF-84H Thunderscreech — Infobox Aircraft name=XF 84H Thunderscreech caption= Prototype FS 059 underwent 10 hours of flight testing. type= Experimental fighter manufacturer= Republic Aviation designer= first flight= 22 July 1955 primary user= United States Air Force more …
7F-84F Thunderstreak — Infobox Aircraft name=F 84F Thunderstreak RF 84F Thunderflash type=Fighter bomber manufacturer=Republic Aviation caption= USAF F 84F Thunderstreak designer=Alexander Kartveli first flight= introduced= retired=1972 US ANG 1991 Greece status=… …
8jet engine — an engine, as an aircraft engine, that produces forward motion by the rearward exhaust of a jet of fluid or heated air and gases. Also called jet, jet motor. [1940 45] * * * Any of a class of internal combustion engines that propel aircraft by… …
9Jet engine — For a general overview of aircraft engines, see Aircraft engine. A Pratt Whitney F100 turbofan engine for the …
10military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
