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Can Airplanes Reverse?

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LaMartin
07/29/25 7:17pm
Some airplanes are indeed capable of autonomous "reversing" on the airport tarmac. Moreover, this "reversing" capability can also enable airplanes to decelerate rapidly in mid-air. There are two methods for airplanes to generate backward thrust as follows: 1. Electric; This method uses electric power to allow airplanes to perform operations such as reversing, turning, and maneuvering on the tarmac. Currently, this technology is still under development. 2. Redirecting exhaust airflow; By altering the direction of the engine's exhaust airflow—obviously, when the airflow is directed backward, the airplane moves forward; when the airflow is directed downward, the airplane can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, such as the F-35 fighter jet; when the airflow is directed forward, the airplane moves backward.
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