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Langley Aerodrome Number 5
Langley had his first genuine success with his Aerodrome Number 5. It made the world's first successful flight of an unpiloted, engine-driven, heavier-than-air craft of substantial size. Two flights were made on May 6, one of 1,005 m and a second of 700 m , at a speed of approximately 40 kph. On both occasions, the Aerodrome Number 5 landed in the water, as planned, because, in order to save weight, it was not equipped with landing gear. Picture reference: National Air and Space Museum -
Development of Apache (Advanced Attack Helicopter)
The Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) Phase 1 project was executed by the US Army for the purpose of delivering a preproduction prototype.
This was a unique undertaking as it required an entirely new prototype design with unique specifications. The project was a temporary undertaking as it had a start and completion date. It was a planned project by the US Army with a deliverable of a preproduction prototype.
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Christchurch International Airport Control Tower
The project was executed by Hawkins Construction to provide Airways New Zealand with extended views of the runways.
This was unique as it was built in a unique environment and designed specifically for this location. The project was a temporary undertaking in that it had a start and completion date. It was a planned project by Hawkins as a design and build and the deliverable was the Air Control Tower itself.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The 787 Dreamline is the largest passenger carrying aircraft, it was created with materials that has seen an increase of fuel efficiency of 20%. There are many features that will also allow travelers more comfort such as higher internal pressure and humidity reducing passenger fatigue. The craft is also more spacious and has the largest windows of any jet. Picture: http://compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com/2018/03/orbital-atk-produces-25000th-part-boeing-787-dreamliner/ -
Falcon 9
Falcon 9 is a reusable rocket designed and manufactured by Space X. The Purpose of the project is to create a reusable rocket that can be used to deliver people/goods into space and to be completed by the 18th of June 2020. The project is unique as the rocket will be made once. A one time project and improvements will be made with the next version Falcon 10. At the end of the process the aircraft will be launched into space and results will be recorded for future references -
Boeing 767-33A "Bandit"
The Boeing 767-33A is a custom aircraft from the 767 family. The Cockpit and interior has elements of gold plating with its own private bar containing a defensive counter measure security missile defense system making it one of the safest aircrafts in the world. The design and concept originally started in 2016 and has will be finished by 18th of June 2020. The aircraft will is one of the most luxurious and safest aircraft making it one of a kind with the only one being produced. -
‘World’s First All-Electric Powered Commercial Plane’
Harbour Air and MagniX collaborate to create all electric powered DHC-2 Havilland Beaver seaplane, retrofitted with a 750hp electric motor. Why Is It A Project?
Unique: First ever all electric powered commercial flight.
Planned: The test flight had to be planned.
Temporary: Test flight lasted 15 minutes
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Airbus Beluga XL First Flight
Airbus determined there was a need to expand on the original Beluga design to cope with production growth within the aircraft industry.
This is a one off project to create an aircraft larger than the original Beluga craft in order to cope with the demand for large aircraft manufacturing materials to be transported efficiently to assembly plants in France and Germany. Picture reference - (Newstalkzb, 2020) -
Airbus reveals its blended wing aircraft demonstrator
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to current single-aisle aircraft. This technological demonstrator could be instrumental in bringing about change in commercial aircraft architectures for an environmentally sustainable future for the aviation industry.” It first test in 2019, the end of Q2 2020. Picture reference: Airbus -
Space X Crew Dragon Launch
SpaceX launched its Dragon Crew into space on May 30th, 2020 and reached orbit 12 minutes after take-off. Why Is It A Project?
1. Unique: First American space travel without the involvement/assistance of the Russians or any other country.
2. Planned: 18 years of planning and working towards the goal.
3. Temporary: First flight on May 30,2020.
4. Defined deliverable: Launch the Space X’s Dragon crew and cargo into space to the international space station. https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/dragon/
