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Did you know? Commercial aircraft typically have a lifespan of 20-30 years, but military planes like the iconic B-52 Stratofortress defy the odds, serving for over 60 years! Talk about remarkable longevity! 🚀👏 #AviationHistory #B52 #Longevity #AircraftLegacy #AerisInsuranceSolutions 

Spot on! Civil aviation has separate rulebooks for different airplane sizes (like FAR 25 for big passenger jets). Military aircraft certification, on the other hand, is more like a checklist for each system on the plane, from wings to electronics (think MIL-HDBK-516C and EMACC). This "one-size-fits-all" system approach in military manuals makes sure all kinds of military planes, from fighter jets to cargo haulers, meet safety standards no matter what their mission is. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

#whatsitwednesday - is a heliport a vertiport or a vertiport a heliport? The first official use or the word vertiport dates back to the Federal Aviation Administration's AC 150/5390-3 - Vertiport Design issued on 1991-05-31, in anticipation or the first civilian tiltrotor aircraft. The first vertiport to open following the issueing of the AC, was the Dallas CBD Vertiport at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas in 1994. While it mostly caters for helicopters, military V-22 aircraft do use the facility for exercises and conventions. Image: Archer 's proposed Oyster Point vertiport.

ALL CLEAR! The clearspan design of the RFS Series allows for the storage of large equipment: ✈️ Airplanes 🚁 Helicopters 🪖 Military vehicles #Rekord #RekordStructures #RFSSeries #LAMS #StorageFacilities

Military aviation memorabilia encompasses artifacts related to air combat, such as pilot helmets, flight suits, and squadron patches. These items offer insights into the history of aerial warfare and are highly valued by collectors. Aviation enthusiasts, test your knowledge on military memorabilia! Explore the world of pilot helmets and squadron patches in our quiz. Follow @RarityX for more collector insights! #AviationMemorabilia #MilitaryCollectibles #CollectorTrivia #RarityX

Aviation History...How Time Flies The first aircraft to fly over Normandy at the beginning of the June 6, 1944, invasion was a C-47 Skytrain, a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was modified for military use, including a reinforced floor, a large cargo door, and a stronger landing gear. It’s 3 crew members were; pilot, co-pilot, and navigator. The Skytrain could carry 28 paratroopers, 14 stretchers and 3 attendants or cargo. Powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 engines-It’s maximum speed was 224 mph. The range of the C-47 was 1,600 miles with a ceiling of 24,000 feet .

Being given the opportunity to support the brave men and women who fight to keep us safe is a huge compliment. Through precision manufacturing and with quality and reliability at the forefront of everything we do, we provide crucial components to keep military aircrafts flying. https://lnkd.in/ePPuSsS #MSPManufacturing #QualityManufacturing #TrustedSupplier #AviationParts #MedicalManufacturing #ArmorySupplies #MedicalManufacturing #DefenseIndustry #PrecisionEngineering #ReliableParts #ReliableProcess

First flight of the YUH-60A was 50 years ago on October 17, 1974 with Sikorsky Chief Pilot Dick Wright and UTTAS Chief Pilot John Dixson at the controls! The first flight came just 26 months after contract award and the type has been in continuous production since. The key performance requirements included a vertical rate of climb of at least 450 feet per minute at a 4,000-foot altitude and at 95 degrees F temperature and a cruise speed of at least 145 knots. Maneuverability requirements included achieving a yaw rate of 15 degrees per second while flying 35 knots sideways. The useful load included a crew of three plus the 11-man rifle squad and fuel for 2.3 hours of endurance with reserves. Stringent requirements were placed on the UTTAS design for ballistic and crash survivability. Crashworthiness characteristics later became standard requirements for US military helicopters resulting in fewer crew and occupant fatalities and injuries during both wartime and peacetime operations. In particular, occurrences of post-crash fires were dramatically reduced as a result of new design features incorporated in the design of new helicopters. The Blackhawk has been the mainstay of the US Armed Forces, with all the services operating a variant. The helicopter has carried out countless rescues fufilling Igor’s dream for a life saving aircraft! Photo and fact credit- Sikorsky Arcives

It was great to see so many military vehicles during the Armed Forces Day celebrations. Throughout history, military vehicles have changed dramatically, but a few crucial things have stayed the same: ✅Reliability and durability – military vehicles must withstand the rigors of combat environments, including exposure to extreme weather conditions, heavy loads and impacts from rough terrain. ✅Mobility and off-road capability – they need to have robust off-road capabilities, enabling them to traverse deserts, forests, mountains and urban environments efficiently and at speed. ✅Precision and responsiveness – military vehicles often operate in high-stakes situations where precise and responsive steering is vital. Control systems must enable quick and accurate manoeuvring to navigate difficult terrain, avoid obstacles and execute tactical movements efficiently. Read about the evolving battlefield on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ejmuDxjx #ArmedForcesDay #MilitaryVehicles #Innovation