The B-1B holds several world records for speed, payload and distance. Continue reading “B-1b Lancer”
Tag: Aircraft
X-15
The X-15 is one of the fastest and highest flying aircraft in the world, reaching a top speed of over mach 6.7 and an altitude of more than 350,000 ft. Continue reading “X-15”
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
The Zero was the first shipboard fighter capable of defeating its land-based opponents, and was used as the first suicide attack aircraft. Continue reading “Mitsubishi A6M Zero”
F3H Demon
The Demon was the first U.S. combat aircraft designed to be armed primarily with missiles rather than guns. Continue reading “F3H Demon”
C-124 Globemaster II
The C-124 was the only aircraft that could carry many of the Army’s vehicles at the time of its service. Continue reading “C-124 Globemaster II”
H-4 Hercules
The Spruce Goose had the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever to fly. Continue reading “H-4 Hercules”
B-17 Flying Fortress
The B-17 was the first Boeing military aircraft with a flight deck instead of an open cockpit.
The B-17 was the first Boeing airplane with the distinctive tail for improved control and stability during high-altitude bombing. Continue reading “B-17 Flying Fortress”
X-1
The X-1 was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight. Continue reading “X-1”
MiG-25 Foxbat
The MiG-25 was designed to counter the Mach 3 XB-70 Valkyrie and has the ability to reach Mach 2.8+. Continue reading “MiG-25 Foxbat”
F3D Skyknight
The Skyknight was the world’s first jet fighter designed for use as a carrier-based night fighter.
During the Korean War, the Skyknight shot down a Yak-15 in the first jet-to-jet aerial victory scored at night. Continue reading “F3D Skyknight”