Airbus A320

The Airbus A320 was developed to replace the Boeing 727 and early 737 models. The technology incorperated into the A320 was a step ahead of the 737 and two steps ahead of the 727. The A320 was the first commerical aircraft to use fly-by-wire flight controls and a "glass cockpit". The A320 can carry 148 to 180 passengers depending on class arrangement.

Specifications

Powerplant...............................2 x IAE V2500 tubrofans -or- 2 x CFM56-5 turbofans

Length...........................123 ft 0 in

Height............................38 ft 7 in

Wing Span.....................111 ft 10 in

Maximum Speed.........541 mph

Maximum Range........3,542 miles

Service Ceiling............39,000 ft

Lockheed Martin/Boeing F/A-22 Raptor

The F/A-22 Raptor is the first all weather, stealth fighter produced in the world. It is built in a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Boeing, despite the two compaines being rivials. The F/A-22 has the capability of cruising at supersonic speeds without using its afterbuners (supercruising). Supercruising extends the range of the aircraft because it saves fuel. The F/A-22 is to replace the F-15 Eagle. The F-22 is armed with a 20mm M61A2 Vulcan Gattling gun and can carry a variety of missiles and bombs in three internal weapons bays and/or on four external hardpoints. The F/A-22 cost $137.5 million (2008) and there has been about 125 built thus far. The F/A-22 is currently active with the USAF.

Specifications

Powerplant......2 x Pratt & Whitney F-119-PW-100 Pitch Thrust Vectoring Tubrofans

Length...............................62ft 1in

Height................................16ft 8in

Wing Span.........................44ft 6in

Maximum Speed..............1,500mph

Maximum Range..............1,840 miles

Service Ceiling...................65,000ft

Taking Requests

To My Viewers,

I am taking request for the plane of the week. If you would like to see a certian aircraft or type of aircraft, please leave your request in the comments of any recent post. Thank you for your suggestions.

Sincerely,

Chris Hall
President
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How to do a Birthday Party

Here are some easy steps to throw a awesome birthday party.

Prepartions
Make invitations on Excel and print out (I got six per page).
Sent out invitations 4-5 days before party.
Make cake and decorate the night before.

Day of Party
Get home from work 5-10 minutes before start of party.
Shower and dress.
Wait for all the guest to arrive.
Let the guest play (15 minutes).
Have cake and ice cream (15 minutes).
Let guest play (5 minutes).
Open presents (10 minutes).
Let guest play (15 minutes).
Guest leave.

The total cost of this party should be less then $10.
No fancy decorations or party bags with cheap toys that get throwen away the same day or candy (They already had cake and ice cream).

This is the greatest birthday party you can ever plan. It take minimal effort, money, and time, and the guest still have fun.

Bell X-22

The Bell X-22 was designed for the Navy to meet their request of a V/STOL prototype aircraft powered by ducted fans. Bell had the know how to due to their helicopters and previous testing with ducted fans. The X-22 first flew in 1966. Two X-22s were built. The testing proved successful at the time, but the program was canceled. The second X-22 flew until 1988 at Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory. It is now displayed at Niagara Aerospace Musuem in New York.

Specifications

Powerplant...........................4 x General Electric YT58-GE-8D Turboshafts

Length...................................39 ft 7 in

Height....................................20 ft 8 in

Wing Span.............................39 ft 3 in

Maximum Speed..................255 mph

Maximum Range..................445 miles

Service Ceiling.......................27,800 feet