The Spokane, WA, Fire Department has recently taken delivery of a 100-foot, heavy-duty, rear-mount aerial platform built by Pierce. The Spokane, WA, Fire Department has recently taken delivery of a ...

Rear-engine jets, once a common sight in commercial aviation, have largely disappeared from the fleets of major airlines. Despite their decline in commercial use, these aircraft remain a staple in the ...

The Concord, NC, Fire Department has purchased a 100-foot, rear-mount aerial platform from Pierce Mfg. It is built on a Pierce Arrow XT cab and chassis, powered by a Cummins X-15 600-hp engine and an ...

When you think of a commercial jet taking off, where would it make the most sense to put the jet engines? You might think of something like a rocket ship, and place the engines near the back to ...