20 Jul 2026 – 26 Jul 2026 UTC
87-0029: C5M type match
A C-5M match stands out for the engineering needed to move oversized cargo: doors at both ends, drive-on ramps and a landing gear system with 28 wheels.
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A closer look
Weekly spotlights
One observation each week, with the research that helps explain it.
13 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026 UTC
166723: V22 type match
The V-22’s rotating nacelles combine vertical flight with turboprop cruise. Its development story stretches back decades before the Osprey’s first flight.
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6 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026 UTC
N479FG: P51 type match
A P-51 match leads to a striking engineering story: a change of engine transformed the Mustang’s high-altitude performance.
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