The plane that can fly backwards
Source: The Verge
The Soviet Antonov An-2, which has been generating headlines from North Korea, can perform a feat that seems impossible..
What happens when a spinning basketball gets thrown off a dam?
Source: Cnet
The Magnus effect is the commonly observed effect in which a spinning ball (or cylinder) curves away from its principal flight path. It is important in many ball sports. It affects spinning missiles, and has some engineering uses, for instance in the design of rotor ships and Flettner aeroplanes.
Facts About SR-71 Blackbird
Source: Wonderful engineering
SR-71 Blackbird’s first test flight was slated for 22nd December, 1964 and since it has been a little more than 50 years, we think you all should know these 20 facts that pertain to this amazing spy plane.
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Terrafugia unveils new TF-X flying car design
Source: Cnet
The company, which has been working on the development of a flying car, shows off its latest model.
