Why the Boeing 727 needed three engines to settle a fight between United, American, & Eastern Airlines

The aircraft was a popular aircraft for many carriers across the US and beyond.

Rolls-Royce built a jet engine so powerful it forced Airbus to redesign the aircraft around it

Rolls-Royce's Trent 900 didn't force an A380 redesign; it defined it. See how that legacy is shaping the future of cleaner flight.
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Building a jet before the jet engine - Italy’s Caproni Campini N.1

The Caproni Campini N.1 was Italy’s bold attempt to enter the jet age before true turbojets were ready, using a piston engine ...

Rolls-Royce built an engine so powerful Airbus had to redesign the aircraft around it, and that is where engineering gets expensive

That said, the engine did not force Airbus to scrap a finished jet and start over. The more accurate story is more ...
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Why Do Many Smaller Planes Use Horizontally-Opposed 'Boxer' Engines?

If you've ever taken a closer look at small planes or seen one being maintained, you might have spotted something interesting under the hood. The engine layout is often wide and flat, and not stacked ...