Tag - JET

First Glimpse of Jet-Powered VTOL X-Plane Unveiled for DARPA Program

Bell wind tunnel model of the new X-planeBell has revealed a new image showcasing its innovative hybrid of helicopter and jet aircraft, offering a glimpse at the future of aviation. The model, used in wind tunnel tests, represents Bell’s entry into DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technology (SPRINT) program.Traditionally, helicopters excel in vertical takeoff...

Nuclear Fusion: How Thrilled Should We Be?

Fusion could create more energy than any other process that could be produced on Earth. Credit: ShutterstockThere has been significant excitement about recent results from the Joint European Torus (JET) facility in the UK, suggesting that the dream of nuclear fusion power is inching closer to reality. We know that fusion works-- it is the...