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Introduction to the Engine Powered Airplane
Through the years many have attempted to create a flying vehicle such as Leonardo de Vinci and Sir George Cayley. Although many have failed, the first successful engine powered airplane was flown in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina by the Orville and Wilbur Wright. This amazing invention was invented on December 17, 1903 after the success of their glider in 1902. https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/fly/1903/ -
The Creation of Air-Cooled Engines
Previously, the Wright Brother's aircraft had a heavy water-cooled gasoline combustion engine. The new innovation of an air-cooled engine helps the plane because it reduces the weight and also has a more efficient way of cooling the engine. Due to this improvement, planes can be larger and faster. http://blog.covingtonaircraft.com/2012/06/05/aircraft-engines-liquid-cooled-vs-air-cooled/ The very exact date of the innovation is unknown the years are 1925-1926. -
The Very First Modern Commercial Airliner was Made
From the Wright brother's invention of the airplane, one product had really been built upon. It is a twin-engine monoplane that holds up to 10 passengers. It has amazing speed and can takeoff really good. During the flight the drag is reduced. It is known as Boeing 247 and is the first modern commercial airliner.
http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3728
The exact date is unknown since it had a lot of entries and flying dates. The year is 1933. -
The Improvement to 12-Passenger Twine-Engine DC-1
The past innovation to seating has been particularly small. The seating capacity has increased with the new update of this plane by the innovator Douglas. This new plane improves upon the comfort level of the passengers and also travels faster than previous planes. It has two engines so that if one has troubles, the other one will come into play. This plane earned lots of profit. http://www.boeing.com/history/products/dc-1.page The exact date is unknown but it's in the summer of 1933. -
DC-3 Aircraft
The changes that got innovated are the engines because they're very strong. The different material of aluminum alloys makes the plane seem very safe. This is probably a safer bet for the environment around peopl.
http://www.avjobs.com/history/
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The invention of Heinkel He 178 V1
It was the first turbojet aircraft to have flown. It was flown in Rostock, Germany. The jet flew around 380 mph and was created for the purpose of fast flying.
http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/edn-moments/4394772/1st-jet-aircraft-takes-flight--August-27--1939 -
Development of the First Boeing 747
The First Boeing 747 is a 4 engine wide body commercial airliner. It is super long and holds up to 374 passengers. It is more than 300 tons. It is so much bigger and heavier than the Wright brother's airplane. There was a huge difference but it should help gain profit for the company.
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Evolution to the Boeing 777
The innovation took a big leap into modern society. The durablilty and dynamics are well balanced for such a big plane. It has very high-tech equipment in the cockpit room so the pilots could the integrated info on the monitor screen.
https://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff1997/t1.html
