The Russian company ODK released a video of the certification tests of the PD-8 aircraft engine, developed for the Superjet aircraft. The trials assessed the reliability of the propulsion system and flight safety under an abnormal bird-strike scenario.
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Ukrainian Sting drone reaches 315 km/h and promises to strengthen defense against Russian attacks
The Ukrainian startup Wild Hornets announced that its Sting interceptor drone reached 315 km/h in stable flight, a speed comparable to that of a high-speed train and considered one of the highest ever recorded for combat drone models.
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Video: Russia unveils new version of Shahed kamikaze drone with jet engine
A new model of the Shahed kamikaze drone, equipped with a jet engine, was revealed this week by Russian military channels. The unmanned aerial vehicle, resembling the design of the Iranian Shahed-238, was shown in a video shared by the Russian Telegram channel Milinfolive, known for publishing information linked to the country’s military-industrial complex.
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Spirit of America Sonic I, a jet car that broke speed records, goes up for auction for $997,000
The Spirit of America Sonic I, a groundbreaking vehicle, is being auctioned for around $997,880. Created by pilot Craig Breedlove, this model blends the characteristics of a car and an airplane, being the first land vehicle to use a jet engine.
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