No known major achievements Continue reading “YB-49 Flying Wing”
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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”
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”
AV-8B Harrier II
Most forward deployed tactical strike aircraft in combat
Flew 3,380 sorties for a total of 4,112 combat hours while maintaining a mission capable rate of more than 90% Continue reading “AV-8B Harrier II”