No known major achievements Continue reading “C-2 Greyhound”
Category: Global Aircrafts
F-102 Delta Dagger
The F-102 was the world’s first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor.
The Delta Dagger was the USAF’s first operational delta-wing aircraft. Continue reading “F-102 Delta Dagger”
MiG-19 Farmer
The MiG-19 Farmer was the first supersonic fighter built in the USSR. Continue reading “MiG-19 Farmer”
Su-15 Flagon
No known major achievements Continue reading “Su-15 Flagon”
YF-17 Cobra
The F/A-18 Hornet was based directly on the YF-17 Cobra. Continue reading “YF-17 Cobra”
An-12 Cub
No known major achievements Continue reading “An-12 Cub”
Buran Orbiter
The Buran was the first reusable manned space vehicle in Russia.
The Buran can put up to 30 tons of payload into space and return up to 20 tons to Earth.
The Buran was the first spaceplane to automatically land.
The Energia engines can launch 120 tons into orbit as opposed to 30 tons for the Space Shuttle. Continue reading “Buran Orbiter”
Dassault Mirage F1
The F-1 was designed to replace the Mirage III, and remained the standard French fighter before the Mirage 2000 entered service. Continue reading “Dassault Mirage F1”
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The F-16 flew more sorties in Operation Desert Storm than any other aircraft.
The F-16 is the most numerous fighter in the West. Continue reading “F-16 Fighting Falcon”
FJ-1 Fury
The Fury was the first US jet fighter to have one straight ram duct with its entrance in the nose. Continue reading “FJ-1 Fury”