The Yak-141 is the world’s first supersonic STOVL aircraft Continue reading “Yak-141 Freestyle”
Tag: Aircraft
EC-135 Looking Glass
From 1961 to 1990, a Looking Glass aircraft was in the air at all times 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Continue reading “EC-135 Looking Glass”
A-7 Corsair II
One of the most accurate strike aircraft ever built Continue reading “A-7 Corsair II”
U-2 Dragon Lady
The U-2 has provided continuous day and night, high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance in direct support of U.S. and allied ground and air forces. Continue reading “U-2 Dragon Lady”
Kfir
No known major achievements Continue reading “Kfir”
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”
Boeing 727
The B727 was the first trijet introduced into commercial service.
The B727 was the first commercial airplane in history to surpass the 1,000-sales mark for civil use.
The B727 was the first airplane to have a triple-slotted flap system for superior takeoff and landing performance.
The B727 was the first airplane to be certificated to FAA noise rules. Continue reading “Boeing 727”
XB-70 Valkyrie
The XB-70 was one of the world’s most exotic aircraft.
Used a phenomenon called compression lift, which is caused from the shock wave generated by the airplane flying supersonically supporting part of the aircraft’s weight. Continue reading “XB-70 Valkyrie”
Dassault Mirage III
The Mirage III was one of the most successful aircraft ever created in French aero-industry Continue reading “Dassault Mirage III”
A-6 Intruder
The A-6’s all-weather capability, long range, and tremendous payload represented a quantum leap in carrier-based power projection Continue reading “A-6 Intruder”