Boeing X-36: The Futuristic Fighter Jet With Incredible Agility
The X-36 was an experimental aircraft designed to find out if planes could be just as maneuverable at a wider range of speed. Here's what happened.
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X-43A: The Futuristic Scramjet-Powered Aircraft That Set New Records
NASA broke a long-standing speed record in 2004 with the X43A 'scramjet,' soaring past the likes of the SR-71 Blackbird at over three times its top speed.
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The Incredible Capabilities Of The Legendary Harrier Jump Jet
The McDonnell-Douglas Harrier aircraft was a uniquely versatile jump jet capable of flying (and landing) in previously unorthodox scenarios for jet aircraft.
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The Incredible 1970s Electric Motorcycle Powered By A Fighter Jet Starter
In the 1970s, Corbin was typically known for outfitting bikes with custom motorcycle seats, but it also developed an insanely fast electric bike at the time.
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Rockwell XFV-12: The Futuristic VTOL Fighter Jet That Couldn't Cut It
The XFV-12 concept, in short, was that the one-engine aircraft boasted "thrust-augmented wings."
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The Incredible Airborne Tanker Plane That's Been Flying For Over 60 Years
The KC-135 has been capable of delivering fuel to just about any military aircraft for more than six decades.
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Kawasaki Ki-78: The Japanese Experimental Aircraft That Tried To Set A World Record
Just ahead of World War 2, Kawasaki started work on a unique aircraft with the goal of both conducting research and breaking a world record in the process.
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The French Maritime Patrol Plane Capable Of Flying For 18 Hours
So valuable was the Bréguet Br 1150 Atlantic that the NATO armaments committee selected it over 30 other options.
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The Experimental Honda Business Jet With A Strange Turbofan Design
With its over-the-wing engines, the existing HondaJet isn't the most conventionally-shaped private jet around, but it isn't nearly as outlandish as the MH02.
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We Asked ChatGPT What The Best Fighter Plane Ever Made Is, Here's What It Said
ChatGPT is an AI tool that has learned from the internet, so we decided to ask it what the best fighter planes were, and its answer did not disappoint.
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The Incredible Versatility Of The Royal Air Force's First Jet Bomber
Like many other military superpowers post-World War II, the British Air Ministry developed one of the most versatile jet-fueled aircraft for military use.
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The Incredible Features Of The First French Fighter Jet With Modern Weapons
After World War II, France bolstered its military significantly, and this French-made modern fighter jet was a homegrown beast of bombing and aerial combat.
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A Fighter Jet Of Necessity: France And Germany's Versatile Alpha Jet
Since its first flight, 512 Alpha Jets have been produced and it has since been in the service of 13 different countries.
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The Versatile Turbofan Aircraft That Dominated During The Southeast Asia War
The A-7 Corsair II was first delivered to the USAF in 1968 and continued to serve until after the first Gulf War. It played a role in a dramatic rescue, too.
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The Experimental French Military Aircraft That Was The First Of Its Kind To Fly In Europe
Launched in the late '90s, the French Air Force launched an experimental program designed to craft the first unmanned UAV and UCAV aircraft in Europe.
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Mirage G: The Impressive Turbofan Aircraft With Moving Wings
This French jet with adjustable wingspan was a turbofan-powered aircraft that never made it to production, but was still capable of breaking speed records.
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The Last Of The Gunfighters: The Crusader Fighter Jet And Its Role In The Vietnam War
The Vought F-8 Crusader was the last offensive fighter jet to use machine guns as its primary armament when it was delivered to the U.S. Navy.
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America's Cold War Defender: The Interceptor Jet Armed With Nuclear Missiles
During the Cold War, plenty of countries were preparing and testing new aircraft capable of carrying nuclear payloads. The U.S. had its own with the 'Scorpion.'
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Vought F7U: The Dangerous Fighter Jet That Navy Pilots Feared
Despite its Oldsmobile namesake, from 1953 to 1957, the Vought F7U Cutlass was an unconventionally designed jet known for its mechanical shortcomings.
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The High-Tech Aircraft Designed To Help Win Wars Without Firing A Single Shot
While drones and other unmanned equipment often handle weapons jamming, even some missions require manned aircraft dedicated solely to sabotaging the enemy.
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The High-Speed Russian Fighter Jet That May Jump The SR-71 Blackbird As Fastest Plane
Russian defense officials have long touted a next-generation MiG that will fly higher and faster than the Sr-71 Blackbird. Here's everything we know.
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The F-82 Twin Mustang Is An Incredible And Ultra Rare Night Fighter Plane
The P-82 Twin Mustang was the last American piston-engine and propeller-driven fighter purchased by the Air Force.
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The Avro Vulcan: The British Strategic Bomber That Continues To Amaze Aviation Enthusiasts
The Avro Vulcan has a distinctive look and an even more recognizable sound which is why the airplane still delights air show attendees year after year.
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The Legendary Top Gun Fighter Jet That Will Take Your Breath Away
The 1970s and 1980s gave us one of the most prominent military jets in history that could serve basically anywhere in the world at any time.
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The Incredible Capabilities Of The Iconic 1950's Skyray Fighter Jet
Germany introduced the first jet-powered aircraft during World War II, the Me 262. After the war, the U.S. built the Skyray and the era of fighter jets began.
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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning Looked Bizarre But Its WWII Fighter Plane Record Was Astounding
One of the weirdest-looking planes in warfare was also one of the best. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning struck fear into the hearts of the enemy.
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Goblin Parasite Fighter: The Strange Little Jet Designed To Be Launched From A Bomber
What do you do when you need a fighter jet to come along with you on very long-distance missions? You pack one up in your belly and drop it when needed.
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