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TECHNOLOGY Aviation Tupolev Tu-144

Tupolev Tu-144

The Tupolev Tu-144 was the world's first commercial supersonic transport, predating Concorde by two months

2 days ago

3

What were the main factors that led to the limited commercial success and eventual withdrawal of the Tupolev Tu-144 from passenger service?

Lack of supersonic capability and inability to reach Mach 2 speeds The aircraft was never actually flown commercially and remained a prototype Reliability and developmental issues, a fatal crash during a test flight, high operating costs, and environmental concerns

JAG_GUY

Jaguar Enthusiast Par Excellence who writes about car-related topics

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TECHNOLOGY Aviation Concorde

Concorde

Concorde's supersonic speed halved transatlantic flight times with iconic design innovations

3 days ago

2

What was the primary limitation that restricted Concorde's supersonic flights to transoceanic routes?

Sonic booms over populated land areas limited supersonic flight routes. Lack of sufficient fuel capacity for longer flights over land. International regulations prohibited supersonic speeds over any territory.

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TECHNOLOGY Aviation Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane revolutionized heavy-lift helicopter operations with its unique design

30 Nov 2025

0

What design feature of the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane primarily enables it to carry oversized cargo externally?

A narrow fuselage with external hooks for carrying loads beneath the helicopter A large enclosed cargo bay inside the fuselage for heavy equipment Multiple rotor blades arranged in tandem for increased lift capacity