Fore-and-Aft Rig: Definition, Types, History and Uses Fore-and-aft rig A fore-and-aft rig is a sail arrangement with sails set along the length of a vessel. Article explains characteristics, common types, history, advantages, and typical uses.
Forklift (industrial lift truck) Forklift A powered industrial truck with projecting forks used to lift, transport, and stack loads in warehouses, yards and manufacturing. Covers design, history, common uses, safety and ma…
Formula One car: design, history, and defining features Formula One car Single-seat, open‑wheel racing machines used in Formula One. Overview of construction, aerodynamics, power units, safety, regulation and historical development of the modern F1 car…
Formula Two (F2): intermediate open-wheel racing category Formula Two Formula Two (F2) is an open-wheel, single-seater racing category long used as a feeder series to Formula One. It has evolved through several formats and was revived as an FIA-backe…
Fort Canning MRT station (DT20) — Downtown Line stop near Clarke Quay and Fort Canning Park Fort Canning MRT station Underground Downtown Line station DT20 serving Fort Canning Park, nearby nightlife and cultural areas. Located on River Valley Road, close to Liang Court and within walking distanc…
Forth Road Bridge: 1960s suspension bridge linking Edinburgh and Fife Forth Road Bridge History, design and role of the Forth Road Bridge, a 1960s suspension crossing of the Firth of Forth in Scotland that links Edinburgh and Fife and carries motor traffic and pedestr…
Fosse Way — Roman road linking Exeter and Lincoln Fosse Way Major Roman road in Britain running roughly southwest–northeast from Exeter to Lincoln, noted for its straight line route, frontier origins, and many surviving sections incorporate…
Fouga CM-170 Magister: French jet trainer and light-attack aircraft Fouga CM-170 Magister The Fouga CM-170 Magister is a French two-seat twin‑jet trainer, widely exported and adapted for light-attack and aerobatic roles; it was flown by the Patrouille de France and many…
Fouga CM-175 Zéphyr Naval jet trainer built for the French Navy, the Fouga CM-175 Zéphyr was a carrier-capable version of the CM-170 Magister; 30 were built and served 1959–1994 aboard Clemenceau and…
Four-wheel drive (4WD, 4x4) Four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive (4WD or 4x4) is a drivetrain layout that delivers engine power to all four wheels; used for traction, off-road capability and towing, with variations such as part‑…
Vehicle Frame (Body‑on‑Frame) — Structure, Types, and Uses Frame (vehicle) The vehicle frame is the primary load‑carrying structure in many motor vehicles. This article explains frame roles, common designs, materials, history, and how frames compare with…
Framlingham Branch railway line Framlingham Branch Short branch railway from Wickham Market to Framlingham in Suffolk, single-track about six miles long with several small intermediate stations; served local communities and freight…
Framlingham railway station Former terminus on a Suffolk branch line. Opened 1859, closed to passengers in 1952 and to freight in 1963. Overview of its history, facilities, uses, and surviving remains.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) — Germany's largest international airport Frankfurt Airport Major international airport in Frankfurt am Main; Germany's busiest air gateway and a leading European hub for passengers and cargo, with extensive rail connections and multiple te…
Frankfurt U-Bahn Urban rail network in Frankfurt, Germany. Operated by VGF, it comprises nine lines, a mix of underground and surface sections, about 65 km of route and 86 stations serving the city…
Free travel pass (fare-free access to public transport) Free travel pass A free travel pass lets eligible riders use buses, trains or trams without paying a fare; it covers eligibility, administration, common types, policy aims, and practical issues.
Freighter (Cargo Ship): Types, Design, History, and Uses Freighter Overview of freighters — ships built to transport goods by sea. Covers design features, major types, historical development, operational uses, and distinctions important to maritim…
Freightliner Project Genesis (British Class 70 / GE PowerHaul) Freightliner Project Genesis Project Genesis was Freightliner’s procurement program for the Class 70 diesel-electric locomotives (GE PowerHaul). The locomotives are heavy-freight Co-Co diesels built in the Uni…
Frequent-flyer program (airline loyalty schemes) Frequent-flyer program Airline loyalty program awarding miles or points for travel and partner spending, redeemable for flights, upgrades and services; includes tiers, partners, accounting and consumer i…
Friendship (1785 ship) — First Fleet convict transport Friendship (ship) Friendship was a 278-ton transport in the 1787–88 First Fleet that carried convicts to establish a British penal colony in Australia; she was scuttled off Borneo on the return voya…
Front-wheel drive (FWD): automotive drivetrain layout Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive places engine power to the front wheels. Common in small and family cars, it improves packaging and traction in poor weather but has handling and power limits.
Full-size vehicle A full-size vehicle is a large passenger automobile, SUV, or van—typically designed for three-row seating, substantial cargo space, and long-distance comfort; the term is often mar…
Funicular (Inclined Railway): Design, History and Uses Funicular A funicular is a cable-driven inclined railway whose paired vehicles counterbalance each other to climb steep slopes. This article covers design, operation, history, typical uses a…
Fuselage (aircraft main body) Fuselage The fuselage is an aircraft's central structure that houses crew, passengers, cargo, systems and sometimes engines. It defines aerodynamic shape, structural load paths, and interio…
Gallions Reach DLR station (Beckton branch, East London) Gallions Reach DLR station A Docklands Light Railway station on the Beckton branch serving Gallions Reach Retail Park and nearby developments in the Docklands area of East London; located in Travelcard Zone…
Garbage truck (waste collection vehicle) Garbage truck A garbage truck is a specialized vehicle designed to collect, compact, transport and sometimes transfer municipal solid waste to disposal or processing sites.
Garden State Parkway A major tolled north–south highway in New Jersey running about 172 miles from Cape May to Montvale; built in the mid‑20th century, it remains vital for commuters and shore traffic.
Gas balloon A gas balloon is a buoyant aircraft filled with a light lifting gas such as helium or hydrogen. It differs from hot air balloons and is used for recreation, science, and long-durat…
Gas station (filling station) Gas station Facility that dispenses vehicle fuels and related products, with pumps, storage, a kiosk and services; covers fuel types, layout, history, safety and modern trends.
Gas turbine locomotive A railway locomotive powered by a gas turbine as its prime mover; designs have varied between mechanical and electric transmission and saw experimental use in mid‑20th century heav…
Gatwick Airport railway station Railway station serving Gatwick Airport in the south of England; integrated with the terminal and served by Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink and other regional operators.
Gatwick Express — non-stop rail link between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Gatwick Express Gatwick Express is a high-speed, non-stop rail brand linking London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. It provides frequent, fast services and some trains continue to Brighton; the bran…
Gearshift (gearstick) — lever for selecting gears in vehicles Gearshift Lever or rod used to select transmission gears in vehicles; covers manual gearshifts and automatic selectors, components, operation, history, patterns, and maintenance notes.
General Motors railway station (Melbourne) General Motors railway station Former Melbourne railway stop built to serve the nearby General Motors factory; opened in 1956, lightly used after the factory closed in 1991 and closed to trains in 2002.
Geo Metro — subcompact car sold by Chevrolet (1989–2001) Geo Metro A small, fuel‑efficient subcompact made by Suzuki and sold by Chevrolet/Geo from 1989–2001. Known for simple construction, multiple body styles, and notable fuel economy for its er…
George Washington Bridge A double-deck suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, linking Manhattan (New York City) to Fort Lee, New Jersey; opened 1931 with a second deck added in 1962.
Glasgow Corporation Tramways: history, network, decline and legacy Glasgow Corporation Tramways A concise, balanced account of Glasgow Corporation Tramways — once one of Europe’s largest municipal tram systems — its vehicles, expansion, decline by 1962, and later preservation…
Glasgow Subway An overview of the Glasgow Subway: its route, history, distinctive features, modernization and role in urban transport in Glasgow, Scotland.
Glider: unpowered aircraft, designs, flight methods and uses Glider Overview of gliders (sailplanes), their design features, launch and soaring techniques, main types (sailplanes, hang-gliders, paragliders), historical uses and sporting importance.
Gliding: unpowered flight by aircraft and animals Gliding Gliding is unpowered travel through the air using aerofoils to control descent and exploit rising air. Covers principles, types, lift sources, instruments, history, uses and safety…
GM Lambda platform Full‑size unibody crossover platform by General Motors introduced mid‑2000s for three‑row CUVs including Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook and Chevrolet Traverse; succeeded…
GMC Acadia (crossover SUV) GMC Acadia The GMC Acadia is a three-row, full-size crossover SUV introduced in late 2006. Built on GM's Lambda platform, it seats seven or eight, offers multiple trims including Denali, and…
GMC Envoy — mid-size SUV produced 1998–2009 GMC Envoy Overview, development, variants and legacy of the GMC Envoy, a GM mid-size SUV sold 1998–2009. Covers design, platform, engines, the unusual XUV variant, safety features and its re…
GMC Terrain — GMC's Compact Crossover SUV Introduced in 2009 GMC Terrain Overview of the GMC Terrain, GMC's compact crossover SUV introduced in 2009: history and generations, styling and shared platform with the Chevrolet Equinox, plus regional variants…
Goethals Bridge A major vehicular crossing linking Elizabeth, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York; opened in 1928 and replaced by twin cable-stayed spans in 2018.
Golden Grove (store ship of the First Fleet) Golden Grove (ship) Store ship of the British First Fleet (1787–1789) that carried supplies, livestock and passengers to establish the penal colony at Port Jackson; later returned to England and resum…
Gondola: the Venetian boat — design, history and uses Gondola A gondola is a traditional Venetian flat-bottomed boat propelled by a single oar. This article describes its design, parts, origins, uses in Venice, and notable cultural facts.
Gondola lift: aerial cable transport with circulating cabins Gondola lift An aerial lift in which enclosed cabins circulate on a moving cable. Used for ski resorts, urban transit, sightseeing and industrial access; known for detachable cabins and continu…
