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B-2 Bomber Crash Film Finally Released Publicly

Do you remember the $1.2 B-2 Stealth Bomber that crashed during take-off? Well now a video has been released of the event. But let me warn you—it's really, really hard watching so much taxpayer cash wastefully go up in flames, especially when the travesty unfolds so slowly. Apparently the plane's sensors were fooled by the presence of water and convinced the vehicle to pitch up on take-off. Luckily both pilots ejected safely. [via Wired]

10:00 AM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Mark Wilson
26,216 views, 99 comments

space metals

Metals Manufactured In Space Could Increase Jet Engine Efficiency

The European Space Agency is looking into manufacturing intermetallic materials in zero gravity space to cut the weight of jet engines in half and increase fuel efficiency. Intermetallic materials are different than alloys in that they are combined at the molecular level, as opposed to merely melting down metals and creating a homogeneous mix. Scientists want to manufacture Titanium Aluminide up in space because on Earth, the difference in the metals' weight prevents the alloys from diffusing correctly. The ESA currently plans to go up to the International Space Station to conduct tests on the manufacturing process. [BBC via io9 via DViCE]

7:00 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Adrian Covert
3,352 views, 25 comments

Latest by robotaks: PopsG, I thought about that too but I think that these metals wouldn't behave properly when hurled into space, I mean in the sense that they could sort of half mix properly, and half not, which would waste more money more »

iron man

Iron Man's First Flight Shows Jet-Like HUD, Every Boy's Fantasy

Just like every man under the age of 30 still believes that with enough discipline, training, and working out there's the possibility that he could in fact become the Batman, every man thinks that with the right suit he could fly up and shoot rockets at tanks. More »

2:01 PM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Jason Chen
21,048 views, 97 comments

watches

Zero-G Defy Xtreme Stealth Watch Had Better Get You Noticed

The Zero-G Defy Xtreme Stealth by elite watchmaker Zenith is one of the most lust-worthy timepieces we've seen in recent history. Modeled after the famous Stealth Bomber, this blackened titanium watch (utilizing a PVD coating process) is specially crafted to keep time without extreme gravity throwing off your appointments. Featuring a titanium strap with Kevlar inserts, hop out of your matching stealth jet, go for a dive down to 1,000 feet and stop a bullet with your wrist—all for what looks to be an increasingly reasonable $500,000. [zenith via coolhunting]

11:20 AM on Sun Feb 24 2008
By Mark Wilson
16,970 views, 27 comments

Latest by CaliforniaKid: $500k for an analog watch unaffected by gravity?! What am I not understanding? What's wrong with using a cheap, plain 'ol, 4 digit, 8 segmented display powered by a couple of CR16 watch batteries? more »

hot

Firetruck Fuses With MiG Fighter Jet

Taking a cue from the Batmobile, some particularly fast-to-the-scene firefighters (or just some crazy gearheads) have stuck a 27-foot Russian MiiG fighter jet engine into a firetruck. To accomplish this feat, the (water and gas?) tanks had to be completely removed. So yeah, ironically the firetruck may get to a scene faster, but at the cost of having no way to fight the fire. Other neat fact? More »

8:35 AM on Tue Nov 6 2007
By Mark Wilson
6,185 views, 20 comments

ante upped

Airforce One, Supersized

For the next Airforce One, rumor has it that the US is considering the world's biggest jet airliner, the famous Airbus A380. The upgrade seems a little late, considering Hummers have lost their mystique and McD's has ditched the supersizing pitch, but when the President needs a new plane, he can't be outdone by some schmuck Powerball winner. The Airbus would replace the (also large) Boeing 747-200 that is being ousted by many commercial airlines due to fuel efficiency. But Boeing won't lose the Airforce One rights without a fight, as they claim it's their "top priority" to continue to supply the Most Important Plane In The World. [flightglobal via therawfeed]

10:27 AM on Thu Oct 18 2007
By Mark Wilson
6,566 views, 44 comments

Latest by SgtBeavis: The A380 can't land at the VAST majority of US airports. As of right now it can land at only two that I'm aware of. That reason alone kills this idea. There are next to no plans more »

speed

Awesome Jet Streaks By, Creates Vapor Cone


Check out this video of Blue Angel #5 shot last week at Fleet Week in San Francisco. It's a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet jet aircraft flying about 25 feet above the surface of the water, and creating what's called a Prandtl-Glauert condensation cloud. Not only is this jet jockey flying perilously close to the edge of the earth's surface, he also might be flying close to the edge of the speed of sound. If so, it's a good thing he didn't go just a little bit faster, or he would have broken every window in the vicinity with a huge sonic boom. More »

10:25 AM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By Charlie White
93,382 views, 76 comments

Latest by n/a: First I'm thinking "HOW can anyone watch that and whine???" Oh well, pine away whiners and sleep well tonight, the military will continue to purchase your freedom with their blood,sweat and tears of mother's eyes. more »

jets

1/5th Scaled MIG-29 Looks, Sounds and Probably Tastes Like a Fighter-Jet

Helenair over at Metacafe uploaded this video of the first preparation flight of a 1/5th scaled MIG-29 fighter-jet. The going gets tasty at around 3min 15s, so skip ahead for the goodies.
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10:30 PM on Sun Sep 30 2007
By Haroon Malik
13,619 views, 35 comments

gadgets

Mecha Musume Combines Hentai With Transportation For Your Pleasure

If masturbating to jet planes or the Titanic seems a little too weird for you, Joel over at BB Gadgets sheds some light on the Mecha Musume genre, which combines hentai girls with modes of transportation to form one weird-looking pin-up picture. By modes of transportation, we're talking fighter jets, big boats, cars, Gundams and pretty much any piece of hardware you can get around in or on. Joel has more details on the origins of this if you're so inclined. We usually try not to pass judgement on other people's proclivities, but wanting to fuck an F-16 is just odd. [Boing Boing Gadgets]

7:45 PM on Tue Sep 18 2007
By Jason Chen
17,934 views, 20 comments

Latest by yogibimbi: @Hvedhrungr: didn't say problem, just looks a bit strange; maybe most folks don't care if the figures wear their breasts on their backs or knees, as long as they are bouncy and juicy. Maybe my obscure past as an MS more »

amazing video

Greatest R/C Aircraft Ever


If you hadn't seen that guy standing in front of it, you'd have thought this was a full-sized jet taking off. Here's a montage shot this summer of some of the most state-of-the-art radio-controlled aircraft ever, including realistic-looking fighter jets, Concorde and helicopters. Note the aerobatic stunts where some of the planes even release smoke, just like the real thing. Amazing. [YouTube]

Feature

7:48 AM on Tue Aug 21 2007
By Charlie White
47,158 views, 54 comments

planes

Fighter Jet Software Automatically Pilots Jets to Safety, Steals Glory/Girlfriend

A new software suite called Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System installed in fighter jets is designed to prevent them from crashing straight into the ground. How? By taking over when it detects that the plane is going to fly straight into the ground, usually when the pilot's unconscious. The system can avoid 98% of plane-to-ground crashes, so it's probably not a good idea to use the system to show off to your friends. There's a 1 out of 50 chance you'll end up like Goose. [Press Zoom via The Raw Feed via Sci Fi]

3:30 PM on Mon Aug 6 2007
By Jason Chen
2,832 views, 20 comments

Latest by NZRUSS: I couldnt help myself so went searching for the seat you're talking about, check out this site for info on the ACES II, fitted to the F22 (and F-16 and others). No mention of monitoring vitals for ejection. more »

gadgets

D.C. to Tokyo in 2 Hours: Hypersonic Jets Get an Upgrade

The time when it will take less than an afternoon to fly completely around the world isn't too far off. Hypersonic jets, planes that go faster than the speed of sound, may be getting an upgrade that makes them much lighter and more fuel efficient. Check it:
But the large surface areas created by rectangular designs generate tremendous heat transfer into a vehicle, requiring extra fuel loads just to cool areas around the engine chamber. "Not only are the large surface areas inefficient, but the extra fuel also adds significant volume and weight to the aircraft," said Kothari, who holds a patent on an inward-turning vehicle design. "Single-stage-to-orbit travel utilizing a rectangular-shaped engine design would be difficult."
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9:00 PM on Thu Mar 22 2007
By Adam Frucci
2,898 views, 21 comments

Latest by ctskydiver: fuel (not few). Ack. more »

gadgets

Pics Surface of Luxo-Sport $400 Million Airbus 380 Private Plane

You may recall our post about the $400 million Airbus A380 commissioned by an Arab oil magnate, where $100 million of that was spent just on the giant jet's interior. Now we have three a picture of the inside of that flying palace created by jet interior expert Edése Doret, who put together the spectacular innards of this aircraft that will have two dining halls, a 600-square-foot master bedroom, game room, a whirlpool tub and a whole lot more. More »

3:45 PM on Wed Mar 14 2007
By Charlie White
7,606 views, 10 comments

Latest by murc: does it come in black? more »

cars

Vadhò: Hydrogen Power, Jet Styling

Let's face it, any car—no matter how fast or sexy—is still out-cooled by "Maverick" and whatever he's flying these days. But the Giugiaro Vadho, or Vadhò, is the greatest fusion of car and jet since the Batmobile. And the ubervehicle is eco-friendly because it's powered by BMW's V12 Hydrogen 7 engine. Here's more on the design from Motortrend:
The tandem two-seater bound for Geneva is said to be inspired by the aeronautics industry in an effort to give the vehicle a true jet-like experience from behind the wheel. The closed cockpit uses two adjustable joysticks to pilot the vehicle and drive by-wire tech enables the vehicle to easily adapt from left to right hand drive, or even in the center.
Love it or hate it, the Vadhò still beats the hell out of a Prius. More »

4:31 PM on Sat Mar 3 2007
By Mark Wilson
610 views, 13 comments

Latest by hypnotoad: That thing is just begging for a Mach 5 paint job. more »

gadgets

I'll Take the Airbus for $300 Million if You Throw Rustproofing In For Free

Rich guys buy sports cars. Really rich guys buy private jets. Guys that want to live even more extravagantly? They buy entire airliners for personal use. More »

4:15 PM on Wed Feb 21 2007
By Adam Frucci
13,309 views, 32 comments

gadgets

Dumb Jet: F-22 Raptor Listens But Can't Talk

The Lockheed Martin F-22a Raptor is fast, has a long range, and is more maneuverable than any other jet in the sky, but it's crazy dumb when it comes to sending out its data to other jets and ground control. Pilots of the speedy aircraft are required to talk fast, telling other pilots in the area what targets they've seen and relaying other information. More »

12:30 PM on Mon Jan 29 2007
By Charlie White
1,453 views, 20 comments

gadgets

Maverick Solo Jet: Fastest Personal Flyer, Plus Jets We Love

We're going to have to cancel our order for that Piper Jet we were raving about, because now it's been trumped by the $1.25 million Maverick Solo Jet, the world's fastest tin can in the air for mere mortals, zipping along at a 472-knot clip. For the rest of us, that's a speedy 543mph, or Mach .82 for the gearheads. More »

12:12 PM on Mon Dec 4 2006
By Charlie White
7,828 views, 20 comments

gadgets

Falcon Hypersonic Jet to Fly at Mach 10 in 2008

The Air Force is preparing to test its Mach 10 speedster, the unmanned Falcon hypersonic test vehicle that will pave the way for jets that can fly faster than a bat out of hell on their way to spying on everyone, dropping bombs and even slinging satellites into orbit. More »

2:45 PM on Thu Oct 19 2006
By Charlie White
5,977 views, 31 comments

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