Jets today

The invention of the Jet engine 1930s led to an entirely new kind of taking to the heavens, one that could fly to an impressive, much faster speed than any of his counterparts from propeller aircraft. Jets would be to break the barrier of sound, reaching speeds of 2,000 km/h or above.

In general terms, there two different jets those designed for commercial use and those used by the military today.

Commercial Jet aircraft

It is the aircraft used by enterprises and carriers for cargo transport, passengers and business executives, worldwide.

Passenger aircraft

For passengers every day, the jet age began in 1954 with the first ever flight of the Boeing 707. Captures fast way, soon before the tastes of the Douglas DC-8 707 competition and since then the passengers have been travelling the world in jets. Today, the two largest manufacturers of commercial aircraft are Boeing and Airbus France. More popularly used Boeing aircraft include the 737, 747, 757, 767. Meanwhile, Airbus has shown to be a serious competitor with its A320, A330, A340, and now the new A380.

Business jets

It is small or mid-size jets that allow executives rich and anyone with enough cash to fly around the world on a whim. Class known business jet manufacturers include Cessna, Dassault, read and Gulfstream.

Cargo jets

Used for the carriage of goods worldwide, cargo jets have led to a rapid opening of trade in many countries of the world, thanks to its efficiency in the transport of products quickly and securely. Consisting mainly airliners that have been converted to carriers of cargo, once they have been replaced its human cargo transport functions, the most common cargo aircraft include the B737 and the B747.

Military Jet aircraft

Used by armies around the world from its rapid development during World War II, these jets are essential for modern warfare.

Jets attack and Fighter Jets

It is girls glamour world of jet aircraft. As the F-15, F-16, F-18 and the F-22 fighter jets dominate the skies with his skills in the dogfight, be able to fly deep into enemy territory and place devastating loads or blow your goals from the sky. Modern combat aircraft incorporating advanced technology that allows them to perform amazing maneuvers and fly at supersonic speeds.

Jets bomber

Jets bomber are almost relics of past, having first been developed in World War II era, have changed very little in concept or design ever since. The exception is the Stealth Fighter Bomber aircraft Anti-radar that can go anywhere in the world and appear invisible.

Specialty jets

An array of aircraft is most unusual employed by armies worldwide. They are used for specific missions where other types of aircraft simply don't fit, such as spying or reconnaissance missions and purposes. U-2 unmanned aircraft is probably the most famous of this aircraft type example. Meanwhile, aircraft such as the T-38 and T-45 are used by the USAF for pilot training.