The Hughes XF-11 was a massive, twin-boom reconnaissance aircraft designed for high-altitude, long-range photo missions, distinctive for its size and powerful engines, though often mistaken for 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 ...

We live in an age of military jet engines and have since the tail end of World War II. For the most part, the majority of commercial and military aircraft are powered by jet engines, but some planes ...