Can a passenger plane do a loop?

Asked by: Savannah Wilson

Can a modern passenger jet perform a loop? No, it’s not possible.

Can any plane do a loop?

An aeroplane specifically kitted out might be able to do an inside loop: The best candidate would be a shortened version of an aircraft, like the B747SP or the F70: wing loading is less than design load which results in additional g tolerance.

Could a Boeing 747 do a loop?

Well a large passenger jet such as the Boeing 747 or almost, almost any large passenger jetliner was not designed nor was it tested, nor was it certified to perform aerobatic manoeuvres like a loop-the-loop or a barrel roll.

Can a passenger plane do a barrel roll?

Most aircraft can complete a slow barrel roll along a horizontal axis without stressing the airframe (although they will lose a bit of altitude). This is because the forces exerted on the aircraft is the same throughout the manoeuvre.

Can passenger planes do flips?

Depending on the aerofoil this could restore level flight and even allow the plane to climb. But wings on aerobatic planes are curved on both the upper and lower sides. With this symmetric design, the plane can fly either normally or inverted. The pilot can flip from one to the other by altering the angle of attack.

Can a Cessna do a loop?

A warning to not do rolls or loops in a standard Cessna 150 or 152 (or any other nonaerobatic airplane) is emphasized.

Can a 747 do a barrel roll?

Given sufficient altitude, almost any airplane can do a barrel roll, since it’s a 1G maneuver, as the pilot who did it in the video raptortech linked correctly pointed out.

Can you fly a 747 upside down?

The scene, a Hollywood masterpiece of special effects, has people asking can an airliner fly upside down. The answer is yes for a “little” bit! Unlike military fighters, commercial planes do not have the engine power for sustained inverted flight and rely on lift from the wings.

Can Air Force One defend itself?

Air Force One has the following defense capabilities: “Mirror-ball defense technology in the wings scramble infrared missile guidance systems” “Electronic countermeasure defense systems… jam enemy radar”

Why can planes fly upside down?

Stunt planes that are meant to fly upside down have symmetrical wings. They don’t rely at all on wing shape for lift. To fly upside down, a stunt plane just tilts its wings in the right direction. The way a wing is tilted is the main thing that makes a plane fly, and not the wing’s shape.

Can a plane do a 360?

A: The short answer is yes, most if not all airplanes are capable of performing 360° rolls contingent on having enough height and several other factors. Some planes are designed to perform these and other stunts while other planes are designed for stability and transportation.

Can a plane flip over in turbulence?

For all intents and purposes, a plane cannot be flipped upside-down, thrown into a tailspin, or otherwise flung from the sky by even the mightiest gust or air pocket. Conditions might be annoying and uncomfortable, but the plane is not going to crash.

Can a helicopter loop?

Helicopters can do a barrel roll and can loop the loop, both of which involve momentarily flying upside down.

Can a helicopter fly to the top of Everest?

If you’re wondering if a helicopter can fly to the top of Mount Everest, the answer is yes. It has been done before – but only once. In 2005, Didier DelSalle flew to the top of and even landed on the 8,848 m (29,030 ft) summit of Mount Everest.

Can an airplane fly backwards?

Interesting question, right? Most aircraft can drive backwards using their reverse thrust. On jet aircraft, this is done using thrust devices that block the blast and redirect it forward.