The world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially for transportation, has left a deep mark on both the planet and public health. Burning these fuels releases a flood of greenhouse gases, which ...

In the endless pursuit of faster, more efficient travel, engineers have been cooking up all kinds of new forms of propulsion. One of the most interesting to emerge in the last decade is the electric ...

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...

‘I don’t like my Honda Acty Attack’s performance. Can I get a 5,000-hp upgrade?’ said no Kei truck owner ever. Then Cody Detwiler bought one, and all the hot hinges of hell broke loose when he ...

Military jets are technological marvels, with each model having its own unique function and capabilities. Some fighter jets in particular have a unique-looking design feature that positions the ...

Hydrogen-powered planes are set to take wing around the world in the future. To make this possible, engineers have to develop the jet engines that will power them. Experiments by researchers are now ...

Adaptive cycle engines are specially designed to alternate between efficiency and raw power—extending an aircraft’s range without compromising on speed during engagements. The modern fighter jet is ...

From the 1970s through the 1990s, tri-jets were a common sight in our skies. Aircraft with three jet engines were capable of transoceanic flights and more fuel-efficient than four-engine aircraft like ...