The Last Of The Gunfighters: The Crusader Fighter Jet And Its Role In The Vietnam War
The Vought F-8 Crusader was the last offensive fighter jet to use machine guns as its primary armament when it was delivered to the U.S. Navy.
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America's Cold War Defender: The Interceptor Jet Armed With Nuclear Missiles
During the Cold War, plenty of countries were preparing and testing new aircraft capable of carrying nuclear payloads. The U.S. had its own with the 'Scorpion.'
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Vought F7U: The Dangerous Fighter Jet That Navy Pilots Feared
Despite its Oldsmobile namesake, from 1953 to 1957, the Vought F7U Cutlass was an unconventionally designed jet known for its mechanical shortcomings.
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The High-Tech Aircraft Designed To Help Win Wars Without Firing A Single Shot
While drones and other unmanned equipment often handle weapons jamming, even some missions require manned aircraft dedicated solely to sabotaging the enemy.
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The High-Speed Russian Fighter Jet That May Jump The SR-71 Blackbird As Fastest Plane
Russian defense officials have long touted a next-generation MiG that will fly higher and faster than the Sr-71 Blackbird. Here's everything we know.
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The F-82 Twin Mustang Is An Incredible And Ultra Rare Night Fighter Plane
The P-82 Twin Mustang was the last American piston-engine and propeller-driven fighter purchased by the Air Force.
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The Avro Vulcan: The British Strategic Bomber That Continues To Amaze Aviation Enthusiasts
The Avro Vulcan has a distinctive look and an even more recognizable sound which is why the airplane still delights air show attendees year after year.
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The Legendary Top Gun Fighter Jet That Will Take Your Breath Away
The 1970s and 1980s gave us one of the most prominent military jets in history that could serve basically anywhere in the world at any time.
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The Incredible Capabilities Of The Iconic 1950's Skyray Fighter Jet
Germany introduced the first jet-powered aircraft during World War II, the Me 262. After the war, the U.S. built the Skyray and the era of fighter jets began.
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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning Looked Bizarre But Its WWII Fighter Plane Record Was Astounding
One of the weirdest-looking planes in warfare was also one of the best. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning struck fear into the hearts of the enemy.
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Goblin Parasite Fighter: The Strange Little Jet Designed To Be Launched From A Bomber
What do you do when you need a fighter jet to come along with you on very long-distance missions? You pack one up in your belly and drop it when needed.
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The Incredible 4,800 Horsepower Plane Designed To Carry A Nuclear Bomb
We have the story of the first plane designed to carry nuclear weapons that came about once the United States ushered in the age of nuclear war.
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The Strange Supersonic Aircraft That Never Reached Its Full Potential
The early 1950s ushered in a unique aircraft nicknamed the Stiletto due to its slim, sharp design. The plane was made for a specific goal and didn't last long.
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The Incredible Capabilities Of The World's First Combat Jet Fighter
One of the most formidable tools the German air force had in its arsenal during World War II was the Me 262, the first fighter jet ever created.
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This Hydrogen-Powered Plane Just Made A Record-Setting First Flight
Hydrogen power has typically been reserved for space rockets, but a recent flight test has proved its future applications could be in commercial air travel.
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We Asked ChatGPT What The Best Fighter Plane Ever Made Is, Here's What It Said
ChatGPT is an AI tool that has learned from the internet, so we decided to ask it what the best fighter planes were, and its answer did not disappoint.
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This Nazi Aircraft Designed For Bombing New York Was Also A Space Shuttle
The "Silbervogel" was a "suborbital rocketship" that could make it over the Atlantic Ocean and drop bombs on a target anywhere in the United States.
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The Biggest Plane Ever Built Was Destroyed, But You Can Help Rebuild It
Now, there's an opportunity for people to help fund a rebuild and get a taste of what flying An-225 Mriya was like at the same time - virtually of course.
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The Legendary U.S. Surveillance Plane That Flew For Over 50 Years
The P-3 Orion first entered service in 1962, and its initial mission was to detect and intercept Soviet submarines.
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The High-Flying Reconnaissance Plane That Could Take Off Almost Anywhere
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military made diligent use of a capable aircraft that provided great maneuverability and visibility over the battlefield.
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The Caspian Sea Monster: A Monumental Soviet Aircraft That Defied Convention
An unusual "ground effect" vehicle designed by the Soviet Union washed ashore in Derbent, Russia in 2020, but even though it's man-made, it's still a monster.
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The Electronic Warfare Plane Designed To Jam Enemy Signals
Ravens are well-known as smart tricksters. EF-111A Raven, then, is a very appropriate name for a warplane that had a unique role: as a mobile signal jammer.
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The Versatile Navy Aircraft Designed To Hunt Underwater Prey
The S3-A Viking was originally built to be a submarine hunter but this versatile aircraft actually saw a lot of different uses during its lifetime.
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The Incredible Supersonic Bomber Designed To Outrun Any Soviet Aircraft
The USAF needed a strategic bomber that could operate at long range while outrunning enemy planes and carrying a nuclear payload. Enter the XB-70 Valkyrie.
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The Bizarre Plane With 9 Wings Designed To Fly Across The Atlantic In 1920
In the early days of aeronautical travel, an Italian designer wanted to push the envelope of commercial air travel, but the concept was ahead of the technology.
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The Incredible Features Of The SR-71 Blackbird, The Legendary Supersonic Spy Plane
During the Cold War, the United States created a spy plane unparalleled in its ability to conduct surveillance - at mach 3, and well above the atmosphere.
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The Incredible Capabilities Of The Legendary A-10 Warthog Attack Plane
Ground support hangs around the battle space and provides support to soldiers as long as it is needed. The premier U.S. ground attack aircraft is The Warthog.
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