The Meteor was the RAF’s first jet fighter aircraft. Continue reading “Gloster Meteor”
Tag: Aircraft
An-225 Cossack
Portions of a second An-225 have been built, but to this day only one has ever flown — breaking numerous records.
The An-225 is the largest aircraft in the world; with a wingspan of 290 feet and a length of 275 ft 7 inches. Continue reading “An-225 Cossack”
V-22 Osprey
The V-22 is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. Continue reading “V-22 Osprey”
Mi-6 Hook
When first flown in 1957, the Mi-6 Hook was the world’s largest rotary-wing aircraft. Continue reading “Mi-6 Hook”
F2H Banshee
In 1949, an F2H-2 set a jet altitude record of 52,000 feet. Continue reading “F2H Banshee”
Boeing 757
The B757 has the lowest operating cost per seat-mile of any single-aisle jetliner in its class. Continue reading “Boeing 757”
Yak-38 Forger
The Yak-38 was the world’s second operational V/STOL aircraft. Continue reading “Yak-38 Forger”
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”
An-22 Cock
Largest turboprop powered aircraft of the time. Continue reading “An-22 Cock”
UH-60 Blackhawk
The UH-60 is the US Army’s front-line utility helicopter for air cavalry, air assault, and aeromedical evacuation units. Continue reading “UH-60 Blackhawk”