The FH-1 Phantom was the first carrier based jet aircraft.
The Phantom was the first U.S. jet fighter in operational service with both the Navy and Marine Corps.
The FH-1 was the Navy’s first airplane to fly 500 mph. Continue reading “FH-1 Phantom”
Tag: Aircraft
F-100 Super Sabre
The F-100 was the USAF’s first operational aircraft capable of flying faster than 760 mph in level flight. Continue reading “F-100 Super Sabre”
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”
Su-25 Frogfoot
The Su-25 is faster and more agile than its US couterpart, the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Continue reading “Su-25 Frogfoot”
C-46 Commando
The C-46 was the largest and heaviest twin-engine aircraft to see service with the Army Air Forces. Continue reading “C-46 Commando”
X-43 Hyper-X
The X-43 is currently the fastest aircraft in the world. Continue reading “X-43 Hyper-X”
Su-34 Fullback
No known major achievements Continue reading “Su-34 Fullback”
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
No known major achievements Continue reading “F/A-18E/F Super Hornet”
Dassault Mirage IV
The Mirage IV was an scaled-up version of the Mirage III, and was built to carry free-fall atomic bombs. It was one of the best attack aircraft of its time. Continue reading “Dassault Mirage IV”
An-12 Cub
No known major achievements Continue reading “An-12 Cub”