Aviation In Aviation

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Aviation has come a long way since the 19th century, from the Wright brothers taking flight with the first powered and controlled gliders, to aircraft that can travel up to supersonic speeds, orbiting satellites and space stations which then were only thought to be science-fiction. Aerospace and aviation has proven to be one of the biggest challenges to advance in the entirety of human existence. There are many factors and characteristics that contributed to this advancement such as the engines of aircraft, forces of flight, aerodynamic forces, wingspans etc. The two most significant aspects however have been; World War 1 and World War 2. Aviation and flight was thought of as nothing more than a toy World War 1 (WW1). However, this was the first war where aeroplanes were modified and used as weapons by countries to achieve an enormous advantage over their enemies. The first Great War encouraged rapid technological innovation in military aircraft, they quickly changed from their flimsy beginnings as fragile, slow moving gliders (see Fig 1.) into agile deadly fighter jets equipped with advanced weaponry such as missiles and machine guns to this present day. At the start of the war there were massive debates over the usefulness of aircraft in warfare, however, the initial campaigns proved that the cavalry could not provide the reconnaissance that was expected due to the dramatic increase in armour of the 20th century militaries. The development of aircraft was encouraged by the wars requirements, also by the aircraft were used. Many people along with the military believed that aircraft had a wider purpose than just photography from the air the war continued, and throughout this ‘belief’ that the military had two completely different... ... middle of paper ... ...hese two topics, the aspect that influenced the development of the aviation industry was World War 2. World War 2 basically was the basis that sparked the advancement of the aviation industry. Without this event happening the aviation industry would lack the jet-powered engines, radar and advanced navigation systems. The comfort and luxury within the aircraft and the actual design of the airframes on commercial aircraft was inspired by the B-29. Aerospace companies within the United States grew to maturity during the Second World War and piston technology had been broken down nearly to its limits. Being still visible today on its basic structure, have been overlaid the effects of post-war drastic technological improvements. Throughout the midst of 1944 aviation was the largest industry in the world and still is due to the advancements in aircraft during World War 2.

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