POLARIS Spaceplanes Begins Flight Tests of MIRA II Demonstrator
POLARIS Spaceplanes, a Bremen-based company founded in 2019, has completed an initial flight test campaign for its MIRA II demonstrator between October 25-27, 2024. The key highlights include: Test Details: Location: Peenemünde Airport on the Baltic Sea coast Total flight time: 20 minutes Total distance covered: Over 50 kilometres Three test flights conducted Flight Progression: […]
Looking back: The 4.2-liter, 48-cylinder, world record-holding Kawasaki
Simon Whitelock built an extraordinary 48-cylinder Kawasaki motorcycle nicknamed “Tinker Toy” between 1998 and 2003. Key points: Built using six banks of eight cylinders each, using Kawasaki KH250 parts Features: 4.2-liter engine Weighs over 1,300 pounds (600 kg) Has a 49th “donkey engine” cylinder for starting BMW K100 gearbox Honda Goldwing front end Each bank […]