Real Engineering

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October 5th, 2015

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Why Sagrada Familia Took 144 Years to Complete

August 2nd, 2026

The Truth about Space Data Centers

June 27th, 2026

How NASA Discovered a Military Base under Greenland

March 21st, 2026

The Insane Engineering of the P-38 Lightning

June 28th, 2025

Embark on a journey through the skies with "The Insane Engineering of the P-38 Lightning," a tale of innovation and daring ambition. Witness how Lockheed's P-38 Lightning emerged as the sole contender in response to the United States military's call for a high-altitude interceptor, a testament to its unparalleled design and engineering prowess. Discover the bold vision of Lockheed's legendary engineer, Kelly Johnson, whose radical departure from conventional aircraft design paved the way for future aviation marvels. Through breathtaking visuals and insightful commentary from Brian McManus, this documentary delves into the genius behind the P-38 Lightning, capturing its legacy as a cornerstone of aerial innovation.

The Unlikely Rise of the Indian Space Program

May 17th, 2025

NASA's Plutonium Problem

March 20th, 2025

In the vast expanse of space exploration, a silent crisis looms. Plutonium-238, a once-overlooked byproduct of nuclear fission, has become NASA's lifeline for deep-space missions, powering thermoelectric generators that must endure the test of time. Yet, as the production of its parent isotope, plutonium-239, halted during the SALT era, the reserves of this precious fuel have dwindled to critical levels. Now, NASA embarks on a desperate quest for solutions, exploring innovative alternatives to keep the dream of exploring the cosmos alive. This documentary delves into the scientific and strategic maneuvers behind this urgent mission, capturing the relentless pursuit of discovery amid the ticking clock of dwindling resources.

Combat Tree: The system that made the F 4 the deadliest fighter

January 11th, 2025

The Insane Engineering of the F-14 Tomcat

December 6th, 2024

Why the US is Struggling to Land on the Moon

November 25th, 2024

Approximatley 50% of robotic lunar and mars landings fail, a rate that continues to this day because it remains quite difficult. Let's examine why..

The Problems with China's Space Program

October 5th, 2024

A review of the successes and questionable decisions of the Chinese space program.

The Insane Engineering of the F-117 Nighthawk

June 8th, 2024

The Insane Engineering of the F-16

November 4th, 2023

The Secret Invention That Changed World War 2

June 3rd, 2023

The proximity fuse improved anti aircraft gun effectiveness by at least a factor of ten. Here is how this extremely challenging piece of engineering worked.

The Insane Engineering of the M1 Abrams

April 20th, 2023

The design choices of the M1 Abrams engine, suspension, armor and gun all make the tank a very heavy machine. But these features all enhance its combat performance.

How NASA Reinvented the Rocket Engine

April 1st, 2023

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The Insane Engineering of the Javelin

April 30th, 2022

Here is a detailed description of how to operate the Javelin anti tank missile is operated and how it penetrates the latest tank defenses.

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The Insane Engineering of the GEnX

October 9th, 2021

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has a host of technological aircraft and engine technologies the substantially reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency enabling it to fly over 16,000 miles non-stop from Tahiti to Paris. The focus here is on the GE engine which is substantially more efficient, less polluting and quieter than any over engine in production.

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The Insane Engineering of the 787

October 3rd, 2021

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NASA's Weirdest Experimental Plane

January 23rd, 2021

NASA's AD-1 scissor wing experimental airplane incorporated a single rotating swept wing with a pivot at the top of the fuselage. The swept configuration allowed the plane to take maximum advantage of the Whitcomb Area Rule. But the advantages were outweighed by challenges with aerodynamic stability.

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The Floating Harbors of D-Day

October 10th, 2020

To exploit the D-Day landings and advance into the continent the allies required massive quantities of vehicles, equipment, munitions, fuel and supplies. The allies did not believe they could rely solely on beach landings to off load this materiel until a deep water port could be captured. So they determined to build their own deep water harbor off the coast of the Normandy beaches within a week or two after D-day.

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Are Space Elevators Possible?

July 18th, 2020

Space elevators dwell in the realm between science fiction and the science of possibility. The concept has been studied enough to understand the basic design and construction concepts. But it would require a very strong yet light weight cable. Carbon composites are now (2021) the best available candidate but the economics are doubtful. And that is just one of the engineering challenges.

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The Truth About 5G

May 9th, 2020

5G cellphone transmission uses a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is troublesome for data transmission because something as common as rain will interfere with it. Here is an explanation of how it differs from the previsions generations and what is being done so it will work.

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The Material Science of Metal 3D Printing

October 26th, 2019

In the metal 3D printing process lasers essentially weld metallic powder into a mechanical part. The process permits the creation of parts, particularly hollow parts, that would otherwise have to be assembled from multiple parts. But, as of now it's not a manufacturing ready technology because the parts suffer from metal fatigue and scale up requires the purchase of more machines rather than just raw materials.