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Worrier WWII warplane Douglas Dakota DC-3 sunk off the coast of Mediterranean and now !!
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This Douglas Dakota DC-3 once flew at altitudes of 8,000ft, but now it lies 70 feet beneath the surface of the Mediterranean. The 65-foot-long plane, which was used as a transporter for a Turkish paratroop regiment, was deliberately sunk in waters off Kas, Turkey, in July 2009, and has become an underwater playground for divers. Rico Besserdich, 46, of Hamburg, Germany has dived the wreck more than 50 times.
A diver swims next to the wreck of a Dakota DC-3 which was deliberately sunk off Turkey to create an underwater playground for divers
‘As the underwater visibility is often poor at the site you have to dive quite deep before you see the plane – as you get closer it looms out of the darkness.’ The sunken plane, with its 30-metre wingspan, now acts as an artificial reef and provides shelter for a wide variety of marine wildlife. A diver explores the 20 metre-long plane, with its 30-metre wingspan
Douglas DC3 cockpit once upon time to Barracudas occasionally drift past the coral-encrusted twin propeller engines. So do divers!
Shrimp gobies live in the cool sand in the shadow of the plane and occasionally barracudas drift past the coral-encrusted twin propeller engines in search of food. ‘Wrecks act as artificial reefs which makes them interesting to scuba divers,’ said Besserdich. ‘You usually expect underwater wrecks of all kinds to be broken into pieces. This airplane is more or less fully intact which makes it seem even stranger.’
Courtesy : Daily mail
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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size
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When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.
As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.
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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.
Country Airport Area (sq km) Saudi Arabia King Fahd International Airport 776 United States Denver International Airport 135 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur International Airport 100 Turkey Istanbul Airport 76 China Beijing Daxing International Airport 46 Egypt Cairo International Airport 36 Thailand Suvarnabhumi Airport 32 Spain Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport 30 Canada Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 28 Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 27 Australia Brisbane International Airport 27 Germany Frankfurt Airport 23 India Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 22
King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.
Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.
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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.
Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.
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