Subsonic aircraft
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A subsonic aircraft is an aircraft with a maximum speed less than the speed of sound. The term technically describes an aircraft that flies below its critical Mach number, typically around Mach 0.8. A
Czech subsonic multi-role combat aircraft Aero L-159 ALCA.
A Spitfire built in 1945 shows off its straight elliptical wing
Aircraft
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An aircraft is a vehicle that can fly by gaining support from the air. It counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or, in a few cases, direct downwa
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most produced aircraft in history.
A Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil helicopter
Aviation in the 19th century
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