But when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, those molecules can't get out of the way fast enough, and they begin to pile up around the front and sides of the plane, like water in a bow wave.

Summary and Key Points: Despite their immense size and distinctive asymmetrical superstructure, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers are meticulously designed to prevent capsizing—even in harsh weather ...

What sets Airborne apart from competitors, however, is its on-site, 100,000-square-foot back-shop facility that houses both aircraft component repair and overhaul plus a full-service manufacturing ...