In this video, you'll see the different types of engines and propulsion systems used for aircraft, my favorite ones: Turbojet, turboprop, turboshaft, and turbofan. You'll also see the Ramjet engine. I ...

Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away with the cool-looking bucket-type reverse thrust systems. These thrust ...

In 1925, the Wasp was a leap forward in aircraft power, reliability, and performance – one that rocketed the trajectory of aviation technology into the post-war era. Its nine-cylinder, air-cooled ...

Enormous engines like the GE90 had to be developed to power the 777, primarily because it has two turbofans rather than four.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Learn how piston engines, jet engines, and rocket engines all depend on the same basic principles to produce thrust. Usage conditions apply ...

University of Cincinnati doctoral student adjusts a jet engine mounted to the floor of an anechoic chamber to study jet noise. Jet engines can make a symphony of sound from rumbles and roars to ...

Because of their unique versatility in aerial transportation, helicopters are some of the most important machines of the modern era. Capable of vertical take-off and landing, helicopters are used in ...

Speculation abounds as to the cause of the Air India airplane crash on June 12. One explanation so far is that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner failed, a highly unlikely event. A list ...