At the very crux of engineering is the desire to problem-solve, optimize, and squeeze out every bit of efficiency possible from the system being built. Aircraft design and aeronautical engineering ...
New features for the industry-standard resistance and propulsion software, HydroComp's NavCad. Many contemporary marine vehicles are being outfitted with contra-rotating propellers (CRP), and naval ...
The Russian Tu-95 'Bear' isn't just a relic of the Cold War, with the potential for a nuclear payload capable of untold devastation. It's eight contra-rotating propellers also enable to it hold the ...
Precious Metal is a staple of the air racing community. The highly modified P-51's striking yellow and polished paint job and its contra-rotating propellers are features that make it stand out, but ...
John Green is chairman of the science and technology sub-group within the Royal Aeronautical Society's Greener By Design sustainable aviation effort. He is also a former chief executive of the ...
During World War II, Daimler-Benz explored an unconventional fighter concept built around a massive experimental V16 engine. Instead of placing the propeller at the nose or tail, the design mounted ...
Over three years ago, Suzuki broke new ground in outboards when it introduced its DF350A, which featured contra-rotating propellers seen previously in sterndrive applications. The dual-prop setup ...
A DJI Phantom 3. Zimin.V.G. [CC BY-SA 4.0] If you are a watcher of the world of drones, or multirotors, you may have a fixed idea of what one of these aircraft looks like in your mind. There will be a ...