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Concorde (Supersonic Jet)
The first commercial supersonic airplane, significantly cutting down transatlantic flight time.
The Wheel
Key innovation in transport, enabling efficient movement of goods and people. Developed in the late Neolithic period, it revolutionized ancient logistics.
Submarine
Underwater vessel that revolutionized naval warfare and deep-sea exploration.
Recumbent Bicycle
Alternative bicycle design that allows the rider to recline, offering a more comfortable riding position.
Sailing Ships
Advanced navigation and trade from ancient times through the use of wind power.
Cable Cars
An innovative system used especially in hilly cities, introduced in the 19th century to transport passengers.
Horse-Drawn Carriage
Predominant form of transportation for centuries before the advent of motorized vehicles.
Hyperloop
Proposed high-speed transportation system using pressurized tubes and magnetic levitation, with the potential to revolutionize long-distance travel.
Airplane
Invented by the Wright brothers in 1903, it opened the skies for human flight, shrinking the globe.
Maglev Train
Uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without making contact with the ground, allowing for ultra-high-speed travel.
Bicycle
Introduced in the 19th century, the bicycle provided an efficient and personal mode of transport.
Domestication of the Horse
Enabled faster movement and had significant military and agricultural implications. Horses were domesticated circa 3500 BCE.
Helicopter
Rotary-wing aircraft that can take off and land vertically, developed in the 20th century, important for various civilian and military applications.
Space Shuttle
Developed in the 20th century, the Space Shuttle allowed for reusable missions to space, marking a new era in space exploration.
Electric Car
Despite early developments in the 19th century, recent advancements in battery technology have led to a resurgence in electric vehicles.
Hot Air Balloon
One of the earliest forms of air transport, invented in the 18th century, providing new perspectives on the world.
Railroad
Provided the foundation for the modern transportation network, facilitating the movement of goods and people across continents.
Dirigible (Airship)
Early 20th-century innovation, these lighter-than-air vehicles were used for civilian and military transport.
Steam Engine
Revolutionized transportation with the introduction of steam-powered trains and ships during the Industrial Revolution.
Automobile
Transformed personal transport with mass production of cars starting in the early 20th century.
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