Vintage Aviation News

JULY 8, 2025

manages the world’s only commercial fleet capable of sustained Mach 2 flight and high-altitude payload deployment.  Photo by Luigino Caliaro This particular flight was notable for carrying a payload mounted under the left wing—part of a program covered by proprietary or restricted information.

Payload

Aerotime

JULY 17, 2025

The KC-390 Millennium offers superior payload capacity (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft. It also flies faster and farther by 470 knots. This makes Portugal the launch customer for the Super Tucano variant designed to meet NATO requirements.

Payload

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

Eventually, though, the 10-ton payload model could be the smallest in the Airlander family. Simultaneously, the firm is developing the even larger Airlander 50—and potentially, an Airlander 200 with a 200-ton payload. The design also boasts a 4,000 nm ferry range, dropping to 2,000 nm at full payload.

Knot

Aerotime

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In maybe 50 seconds we went from about 400 knots and reached the advertised top speed of Mach 2.34, and the jet was still accelerating. Dave Andersen, a former F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officer for the US Navy, wrote on Quora : That jet accelerated like it was blasted out of a cannon. Im sure she wouldve gone past 2.5

Jet

Plane and Pilot

MAY 21, 2025

Essentially a larger, wider, and stretched Cherokee, it retains the simplicity and ease of flying of the original, but with vastly greater payload and interior space. A Knots 2U fairing kit adds a bit of speed without the added maintenance and insurance expense of a retractable-gear Lance or Saratoga.

Payload

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Aside from its ramp appeal, pilots were intrigued with its high-flying pressurized cabin, 200-knot cruise speed, and impressive range. As one owner said, the thing looked like it was going 200 knots sitting on the ground. Retraction speed is much lower, at 130 knots (Malibu) and 126 knots (Mirage), respectively.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A).

Flight Deck

Aerotime

JULY 17, 2025

It will also be autonomous and capable of delivering payloads of up to 50 lbs (22kgs) at speeds of 70 knots (80 mph / 128.7. The Rhode Island-based startup also announced the development of an entirely new vehicle, called Squire, which it has defined as an Unmanned Surface & Air Vehicle (USA-V).

Ground Effect

Aerotime

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine turboprop capable of carrying three LD3 shipping containers with a maximum payload of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 lbs). “It will surely boost our business lines in tourism, agriculture and food, aviation, mobility and the construction industry across the archipelago.”

Payload

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2025

Horizon Aircraft More about the Cavorite X7 Capable of carrying out stage lengths of up to 500 miles (800km) while cruising at a speed of up to 250 knots (450 km/h), the Cavorite X7 can carry payloads up to 680kg (1500 lbs) if operating in vertical flight mode. Now we move fully onto developing our full-scale aircraft, so stay tuned!

Gross Weight

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? 187 knots 162 knots 165 knots Correct! What is ground effect? 1,300-foot increase.

Density Altitude

AV Web

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In freighter configuration, the SkyCourier can accommodate three LD3 cargo containers with a payload of up to 6,000 pounds. The SkyCourier is equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 knots, and a 900 nautical-mile maximum range at long-range cruise speeds.

Payload

AV Web

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The GB2 is engineered to carry up to 1,200 gallons of fire retardant and reach speeds exceeding 200 knots. Crafted from lightweight carbon fiber, the GB2 promises to deliver outstanding strength, speed, and payload capacity.

Payload

AV Web

MAY 1, 2024

The company says that without the high energy demand of vertical takeoffs and landings in eVTOLs, the electric amphibs will offer greater range (up to 170 miles with a 30-mile reserve) with cruise speeds of up to 135 knots. The E Lake will go 110 miles and carry a payload of 550 pounds. It will have a 285-horsepower motor.

Payload

AV Web

MAY 1, 2024

The company says that without the high energy demand of vertical takeoffs and landings, the electric amphibs will offer greater range (up to 170 miles with a 30 mile reserve) with cruise speeds of up to 135 knots. The E Lake will go 110 miles and carry a payload of 550 pounds. It will have a 285 horsepower motor.

Payload

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

While not shown in the photos, the wheel pants are presently fitted to the aircraft, providing a sharp look and a few extra knots of cruise speed. Additionally, the panel upgrade enabled the removal of the vacuum system, increasing both reliability and payload. Inside, a similarly sharp interior welcomes the next owner.

Transponder

Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The average cruising speed of a private jet at a higher altitude is around 500-600 mph — or 434-521 knots — and some can reach speeds of up to 700 mph or, rather, 608 knots. Here are a few reasons why private jets are faster: Reduced payload: Light private aircraft are smaller to accommodate fewer travelers per flight.

Drag

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The aircraft can take off and land in as short as 150 feet, and cruises at 175 knots. With range and payload to fly missions that matter, the EL9 will carry nine passengers with baggage or 3,000 pounds of cargo for 330 nautical miles, and has a maximum ferry range of 1,100 nautical miles with IFR reserves.

Lift

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

foot wingspan and 75-pound payload, including fuel. The drone runs on a gasoline engine, typically cruising at 50 to 75 knots. “It is also capable of patrolling at 30 times the rate of BVLOS [small UAS] operating under 400 [feet].” AiRanger is 10 feet long with an 18.2-foot

Visual Flight Rules

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It boasts a maximum cruise speed of approximately 122 knots and a range of about 640 nautical miles. With a maximum cruise speed of around 107 knots and a range of approximately 415 nautical miles, the 152 is well-suited for primary flight training.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

Speed limit : The maximum ground speed for drones is 100 mph (87 knots). Operational Limits Weight limit : Drones must weigh less than 55 lbs (25 kg), including payload at takeoff. Maximum altitude : Drones must be flown at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Right of way : Drones must yield right of way to crewed aircraft.

Pilot

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As it does, one aircraft is seeking to capture a particular slice of the advanced air mobility market, one that none of its rivals can challenge – that is, the provision of electric flights for seven people flying at up to 250 knots (450kph) and with a stage length of around 500 miles (800km).

Lift

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I also departed with the minimum amount of fuel I was comfortable with (airlines use this strategy to increase performance and/or increase payload capacity). I configured the airplane the same way as noted on the Piper Climb chart: 105 mph (91 knots), flaps 10 ° , full throttle.

Density Altitude

Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

million knots in aviation terms, or Mach 3,845! If every child asked Santa for the Stitch plush this Christmas, the payload carried would be around 2.4 By dividing the distance (160 million kilometers) by the time (34 hours), we arrive at a figure of 4,705,882 km/h, which is 2,924,099 mph, or roundabout three million miles per hour.

Payload

Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

The new ULTRA MK2 includes 80 changes to the first-generation drone and comes with the ability to offer double the power output, bringing a 50% increase in useful payload as well as a significant reduction in fuel cost.

Cargo

Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2024

It boasts a maximum cruise speed of 287 kilometers per hour (155 knots) and a maximum operational range of 796 kilometers (430 nautical miles). The AW249 helicopter is powered by two General Electric CT7-8E6 turboshaft engines of around 2,500 shaft horsepower each.

Payload

Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

At 250 knots, CLA aircraft would generate reduced noise and heat signatures compared to existing models, the firm said. The CLA Light is a Group 3 UAS with a dash speed of 175 knots and ferry range of 2,000 nm, shortening to 200 nm at full 500-pound payload. Its payload bay can be reconfigured for different mission types.

Knot

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Unveiled in January, the UAS has a massive 400-pound payload and 70 cubic feet of cargo volume, far larger than what is seen on a typical delivery drone. It has a length of about 22 feet and a 38-foot wingspan, with a range of up to 200 miles and cruise speed of 60-70 knots.

Cargo

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 19, 2024

Maximum speed is 100 mph (87 knots). You also may transport property for compensation or hire within state boundaries provided the drone (including its attached systems), payload, and cargo, weighs less than 55 pounds total and you obey the other flight rules.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

The manufacturer is targeting a production-ready Kargo UAV with a maximum payload of 1,400 pounds, top speed of 100 knots, and range of 1,100 nm at 65 knots. Demonstrations have already been conducted for the Marine Corps and Army, PiAC said. Its current engine is certified for altitudes up to 10,000 feet.

Lift

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.

Airplanes

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Eurocopter Tiger TAI T129 ATAK TAI Kamov Ka-52 Agusta A129 Mangusta Mil Mi-24 Changhe Z-10 Denel Rooivalk 1: AH-64 Apache AH-64E key specifications Origin US Manufactured 1975 – present Number built 5,000+ Top speed 150+ knots Range 260 nmi Armaments 16 HELLFIRE missiles; 76 2.75-inch RELATED South Korea reconsiders $3.5B

Knot