Why can't jets shoot backwards?
Why can't jets shoot backwards? Simple physics. If you fire a missile that is moving forward at some speed and shoot it the opposite direction at will have to overcome its forward speed first before moving towards the target you are shooting at. That means at some point the missile will be at zero airspeed where the small control surfaces don't work.
Which plane has no stall speed?
The An-2 is one of the largest single-engine biplanes ever produced. It was particularly prized for its versatility and extraordinary slow-flight, short takeoff, and landing capabilities. In fact, the An-2 has no published stall speed, and pilots have been known to fly the plane under full control at 30 mph.
Has a plane ever lost a wing?
A jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport after it lost part of its wing in the air. Officials at Tampa International Airport said a Cessna Citation was at 27,000 feet near St. Petersburg when the pilot lost the left winglet and part of the wing.