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2 weeks to go until the RAeS #AppliedAerodynamics Conference 2024, focused on Advancing Aerodynamics, exploring the horizon of Civil and Military Aviation, and topics such as #NetZero, #NextGenMilitary, #AdvancedAirMobility and #HighSpeedFlight ✈ https://ow.ly/Jn9L50StuTq #AppliedAerodynamics #NetZero #NextGenMilitary #AdvancedAirMobility and #HighSpeedFlight

F1 style digital twins for defense, a few more details in what Istari Digital is cooking up, looks like this could cut development to fielding timelines right down. ISTARI Digital & Air Force Will Build the First Ever Digitally-Certified Airplane. The Aircraft Will Achieve "Flight Worthiness" Before It Physically Exists From Warrior Maven

The US rarely sources its military equipment from foreign nations, but such was the case with the Martin B-57. The Glen L. Martin Company built the planes under license from English Electric, and they retained their British “Canberra” moniker. Despite the original design first flying in 1949 when jet aircraft were still in their infancy, the Canberra became one of the most storied bombers in US history and saw active service until 1983. The B-57 holds the distinction as America’s first jet bomber to participate in combat due to the bombs it dropped over Vietnam. With a relatively light bomb load, however, it was not as effective as some other options. Nevertheless, the B-57’s highly efficient wing also made it a great high-altitude reconnaissance platform, so many Canberras were eventually outfitted specifically for photography and electronic warfare duties. The B-57’s eventual retirement in 1983 marked the end of the “tactical bomber” era for the United States. Tactical bombing duties would fall instead to fighter-bombers or to larger strategic bombers outfitted with conventional munitions. A trio of heavily upgraded B-57s – designated as WB-57Fs – are still operational. They fly high-altitude research missions for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. If you’re ever in the area of Ellington Field, Houston, keep an eye out for them! And until then, keep an eye on Luminary Air Group’s page for more aviation history!

Rocket-assisted aircraft takeoffs use powerful rockets to help planes get off the ground quickly. When a regular plane takes off, it needs a long runway to build up enough speed to become airborne. But with rocket assistance, planes can take off in shorter distances, making it useful for military jets and some special missions. Rockets provide an extra boost of thrust, like a super-speedy push, so the plane can lift off faster and sometimes even from shorter runways. It's like giving the plane a little extra oomph to help it soar into the sky.

Boeing has achieved a significant milestone in autonomous underwater technology by delivering the Orca, an advanced Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), to the U.S. Navy. This diesel-electric submarine, modeled after the 51-foot-long Echo Voyager, can extend up to 85 feet with payload modules, making it a formidable tool for undersea dominance. The Orca is designed to operate autonomously for extended periods in diverse maritime conditions, handling a variety of payloads for different missions. Its delivery follows extensive sea trials, showcasing capabilities such as long-duration, critical missions with minimal human intervention. This development marks a major advancement in naval operations, enabling the Navy to adapt to evolving challenges in undersea warfare, especially considering the strategic importance of robotic submarines in areas like the Pacific. Boeing's collaboration with HII and the continued evolution of the Orca underscore the importance of such technologies in maintaining a competitive edge in modern military strategy. #boeing #orca #xluuv #navy #autonomous #underwater #technology #military #roboticsubmarine #pacific Source- https://lnkd.in/gyKyNDis

Rocket-assisted aircraft takeoffs use powerful rockets to help planes get off the ground quickly. When a regular plane takes off, it needs a long runway to build up enough speed to become airborne. But with rocket assistance, planes can take off in shorter distances, making it useful for military jets and some special missions. Rockets provide an extra boost of thrust, like a super-speedy push, so the plane can lift off faster and sometimes even from shorter runways. It's like giving the plane a little extra oomph to help it soar into the sky.

What is St. Elmo’s Fire? No, I am not talking about about the 1985 coming-of-age film. St. Elmo's fire is a weather phenomenon that appears as a luminous blue or violet glow, often accompanied by a buzzing or hissing sound, around pointed objects such as ship masts, aircraft wings, or lightning rods during thunderstorms. It is caused by a coronal discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, typically in regions of strong electric fields, and is named after St. Erasmus of Formia, the patron saint of sailors. St. Elmo's fire is relatively rare in aviation but can occur during thunderstorms or when aircraft fly through regions of strong electric fields, such as near thunderstorm anvils or volcanic ash plumes. It's more commonly observed on the leading edges of aircraft wings, antennas, or other protruding objects during these conditions. It can be alarming at first but St. Elmo’s fire itself is generally harmless to the aircraft. However, the encountered conditions to produce such electrical fields can be dangerous. Regrettably, I learned that lesson through firsthand experience when I found myself caught between two unfavorable choices, both presenting their own challenges. #aviation #faa #weather #military #airforce #navy #army #storms #pilot #aerospace

Interesting program! From the piece: "DARPA has selected six of nine concepts studied under Phase 1A of the Ancillary program to proceed into the 10-month Phase 1B: AeroVironment, Griffon Aerospace, Karem Aircraft, Method Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky. AVX Aircraft, Leidos/Pterodynamics and Piasecki Aircraft did not make the cut."

On the path to the next gen air frame with potential for military, cargo and pax aircraft.