The F-35 Lightning II’s top speed of Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph) is comparable to other fifth-generation stealth fighters like ...

Have you ever wondered how fast these commercial planes fly? And what about their top speeds? On average, commercial planes cruise 460 to 575 miles per hour, which allows them to cover vast distances.

Over the past few decades, transportation technology has advanced tenfold, but why aren’t airplanes going any faster? Turns out, there are a few very good reasons as to why you don’t want your ...

According to a design overview published by Boeing, the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) has a wingspan of about 225 feet, which is double that of Boeing’s fastest-selling commercial plane ...