The Mirage III was one of the most successful aircraft ever created in French aero-industry Continue reading “Dassault Mirage III”
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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”
Tu-95 Bear
The Tu-95MS is Russia’s primary cruise missile carrier. Continue reading “Tu-95 Bear”
KC-135 Stratotanker
The KC-135 has taken up various jobs over the years, including acting as a command post and a reconnaissance aircraft. Continue reading “KC-135 Stratotanker”
F11F Tiger
The F11F flew with the Blue Angels for 12 years. Continue reading “F11F Tiger”
Boeing 707
The 367-80 (forerunner to B700 series) set new speed records each time it flew. Continue reading “Boeing 707”
X-29 FSW
Studies from the X-29 showed that forward swept wings, coupled with movable canards, gave pilots excellent control response. Continue reading “X-29 FSW”
D-558-2 Skyrocket
The D-558-2 was the first aircraft to break Mach 2, reaching Mach 2.005 Continue reading “D-558-2 Skyrocket”
A-5 Vigilante
One of the biggest aircraft that ever operated from a carrier
The first US production aircraft to have variable geometry engine intakes Continue reading “A-5 Vigilante”
Tu-22M Backfire
The Tu-22M is capable of a Mach 2 dash at high altitude and speeds up to Mach 0.9 at low level. Continue reading “Tu-22M Backfire”