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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ford's Innovative Bolt-On Third Axle Transforms F-150 into a 6x6 Super Truck"

Ford has filed a patent for a bolt-on third axle that can be added to the F-150 pickup trucks, increasing their payload capacity. The additional axle could also be electrified, turning the F-150 into a plug-in hybrid and providing extra torque. While body modifications would be necessary to accommodate the third axle and two extra wheels, this option could be appealing to F-150 owners for both its aesthetic appeal and practicality.

via The Drive|

#automotive #bolt-on-third-axle #f-150

space-exploration2 years ago•0 min saved

SpaceX Dominates Space Launches with Successful Starlink Satellite Deployment

SpaceX solidifies its position as the leading space gatekeeper, showcasing its unmatched payload capacity, while ULA, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, launches an Atlas V rocket into orbit.

via Barron's|

#competition #payload-capacity #space-exploration

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Northrop Grumman Enhances Cygnus with Upgrades"

Northrop Grumman is planning upgrades for its Cygnus cargo vehicle, including increased payload capacity and the ability to dock to a station instead of being berthed by a robotic arm. The upgraded version of Cygnus will be able to carry up to 5,000 kilograms of pressurized cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). The company is also exploring the use of Cygnus for reboosting the orbit of the ISS and potentially other space stations. Additionally, Northrop Grumman is leveraging Cygnus for its proposed commercial space station and is in discussions with other companies working on commercial space stations to offer Cygnus services.

via SpaceNews|

#cygnus #docking #northrop-grumman

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Truss-Braced Model Airplanes: Are They Worth Building?

A model airplane enthusiast has experimented with a truss-braced wing design, inspired by NASA's recent research on full-sized airplanes. The truss-braced wing design offers a high aspect ratio, which could lead to significant fuel savings for commercial jetliners. However, the benefits of this design are not as pronounced on a model scale due to the Reynolds number and scaling issues. Nonetheless, the trusses may offer some benefit in structural rigidity and payload capacity for model airplanes.

via Hackaday|

#aviation #flight-characteristics #model-airplane