F-8 Crusaders were among the most advanced and lethal fighters in existence between the late 50s and early 70s – thanks largely to their stubby noses and gaping engine inlets. However, F-8s weren’t as sleek as their early jet counterparts, yet these planes featured advanced avionics and revolutionary design features. The Last of Gunfighters Built […] More
The Argosy was the first of three airliner designs that company built for Imperial Airways during the interwar period. One of the Best Success Stories Despite its boxy look, this jet was one of the best success stories to come up of the earlier years of commercial aviation after WWI. It proved to be reliable. […] More
The Martin Maryland is one of the least appreciated aircraft of WWII. This isn’t because its service record wasn’t impressive, in fact, its career is one of the most diverse of any aircraft of the Second World War. However, the sheer lack of interest in this aircraft can be principally attributed to the fact it […] More
The T-7A Red Hawk is a light jet trainer that’s supposedly going to replace the obsolete T-38 Talon and provide military pilots training, serving on existing and future military aircraft. Today, we’ll take a closer look at one of the coolest light high-speed aircraft that became a big step for the US Air Force and […] More
The Convair Model 49 is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. It’s not a helicopter, nor is it a fighter jet – it’s a flying battleship. First Glance At first glance, the Model 49 was half a helicopter, half a fighter jet, and half a battle tank. Technically, it’s considered a shrouded-rotored vehicle with two co-axial […] More
The Scorpion armed reconnaissance jet developed by Textron Aviation is not your usual aircraft. There’s no other tactical plane that’s currently in existence today. Here are some interesting details about this US secret jet that made everyone go crazy after its release: The Project AirLand Enterprises LLC planned to create the “world’s most affordable tactical […] More
The Sukhoi Su-7 was the product of Soviet engineer, Pavel Sukhoi’s dream of building an ultimate fighter/bomber. What’s interesting though is that its service life extended far beyond Soviet territory. Production The production of Su-7 was built in the spring of 1958. However, the aircraft faced several issues that needed to be resolved before entering […] More
The Soviet Union was facing the threat of an all-out war during the early 1950s. To protect itself, it needed a powerful fighter in its arsenal. This led to the development of a supersonic aircraft that became the largest and heaviest fighter ever built. A Tough Choice Amid the Cold War, the Soviets needed to […] More
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the US Air Force’s primary all-weather interceptor jet for almost 20 years. Here are five interesting facts about this ultimate supersonic interceptor: 1. It was incredibly fast The plane could reach speeds over 1,500 miles per hour to intercept the long-range bombers of the Soviet Union. 2. It was […] More
The F-104 was a revolutionary plane that redefined the possibilities of high-altitude flight during the Cold War era. Developed by Lockheed, the aircraft was tailored to serve as an interceptor and tactical fighter aircraft for the US Air Force and its NATO allies. Evening the Odds One year after the outbreak of the war between […] More
When we think about the Battle of Britain, images of Hurricanes and Spitfires often come to mind. What we don’t normally think about are biplanes, flying machines that are more likely associated with WWI, rather than WWII. However, backing up the Hurricanes and Spitfires are a handful of biplane fighters that are nimble and well-armed […] More
On October 5, 1959, the Russian embassy in France sent out communication that the West had a new fighter jet and it was the world’s fastest fighter plane. But it wasn’t the Americans that developed this plane, but the French. Radical Design In the early 1950s, with the ever-present threat of Russian supersonic bombs, the […] More
