Lightning is a powerful force, one seemingly capable of great destruction in the right circumstances. It announces itself with a searing flash, followed by a deep rumble heard for miles around.

The TR-3 upgrade, which is much more than a mere software/hardware upgrade, is now running years behind schedule—but speculation is mounting that it could arrive soon. The United States Air Force ...

For most of its 777X testing, Boeing has operated four prototypes. These aircraft are WH001 (N779XW), WH002 (N779XX), WH003 (N77XY) and WH004 (N779XZ). However, in August 2025, a fifth test aircraft ...

Aurora, IL, November 6, 2009 — Lightning strike tests of a helicopter at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility have verified the accuracy of finite element analysis techniques for characterizing the ...

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