The P-51 was the first U.S. fighter aircraft to fly over Europe after the fall of France.
The Mustang destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in the air during World War II, more than any other fighter in Europe. Continue reading “P-51 Mustang”
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F-84 Thunderjet
The F-84 was the USAF’s first post-war fighter.
The F-84 was the USAF’s jet fighter that could carry a tactical atomic weapon. Continue reading “F-84 Thunderjet”
Jaguar
No known major achievements Continue reading “Jaguar”
P-47 Thunderbolt
Throughout WW II, the P-47 served in nearly every active war theater as well as for the forces of numerous Allied nations. Continue reading “P-47 Thunderbolt”
F-80 Shooting Star
First USAF aircraft to exceed 500 mph in level flight
First American jet airplane to be manufactured in large quantities
First USAF jet to be used in combat Continue reading “F-80 Shooting Star”
Eurofighter
No known major achievements Continue reading “Eurofighter”
P-40 Warhawk
The Warhawk was the third most numerous US fighter of World War II.
The P-40 was America’s foremost fighter in service at the beginning of WWII. Continue reading “P-40 Warhawk”
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”
Curtiss JN-4 Jenny
The JN-4 was America’s most famous World War I airplane. Continue reading “Curtiss JN-4 Jenny”
P-39 Airacobra
The P-39 was the first instance where the aircraft was built around a gun.
The tricycle landing gear on the P-39 was the first ever used on a production fighter. Continue reading “P-39 Airacobra”