How Airplanes Fly With Zero Engine Powe

Can an airplane still fly if all of its engines completely stop working? The answer is a resounding yes.

Modern airliners are designed to be aerodynamic masterpieces. With a 20:1 glide ratio, a passenger jet can glide for 100 miles from cruising altitude without a single drop of fuel or engine thrust. But how do pilots steer the plane if the engines aren't providing electrical or hydraulic power?

They deploy a brilliant backup system called the RAT (Ram Air Turbine). This small propeller drops out of the belly of the plane, spinning rapidly in the rushing wind to generate emergency power. This allows the pilots to keep full control of the flight surfaces and safely guide the massive glider to the nearest runway.

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