While the YF-23 may have shown promise, it ultimately lost to the F-22 Raptor. But where does this legendary aircraft fare in history? Advanced Tactical Fighter Plane In 1981, the US started an advanced tactical fighter program to create the next generation air superiority fighter. To face a threat against the Soviets, the Air Force […] More
The Vought F-8 Crusader is a single-engine, supersonic aircraft built for the United States Navy and the Marine Corps and served principally for the Vietnam War. It was the only fighter plane during the war with guns and missiles. Here are some interesting points about the F-8 Crusader, also known as the Last Gunfighter: Record-Setting […] More
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was supposedly the Navy’s frontline carrier-based bomber for the entire duration of World War II. However, it was plagued with problems throughout its development and even after it was officially introduced. Here are the five reasons the “Helldiver” was the worst and final navy dive bomber: It showed signs of trouble […] More
In another episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, American TV host Jay Leno showcases the power and incredible engineering of his Merlin 1650-1 engine. The engine was well-known to be the very heart of famous World War II planes, like the P-51 Mustang, and the legendary Lancaster bombers. Here are ten fun facts that you need […] More
The P-61 Black Widow was the first operational aircraft of the United States, specifically as a night fighter. A lethal bite from the Widow could rival enemies. It had four forward-firing 20mm cannons on its belly and a dorsal turret holding 0.50-caliber machine guns. Here are seven interesting facts that you need to know about […] More
The B-26 Marauder became one of the most feared aircraft in World War II. Engineer Peyton Magruder of the Glenn L. Martin Company created this revolutionary twin-engine medium bomber. But it soon gained a notorious reputation as an aircraft far too dangerous to fly. Here are the ten disadvantages of flying the B-26 Marauder: 1. […] More
The Hawker Hurricane was the British’s single-seater monoplane aircraft. It was designed by Sir Sydney Camm of Hawker Aircraft Limited in the early 1930s. It served during WWII, delivering impressive air victories during the Battle of Britain. It would also twelve years servicing the RAF doing performing various roles. Here are the ten facts that […] More
Conceived by Consolidated Aircraft, the B-24 helped the United States become a global force. It also allowed the US to strike enemy territory more than ever before. Here are the ten reasons why the B-24 was the true workhorse: 1. It was a force to be reckoned with It was 67 feet long, 18 feet […] More
Built by Convair, the B-36 Pacemaker was operated by the United States Air Force between 1949-1959. During the 1950s, aircraft was one of the key elements in maintaining peace during the Cold War with Russia. Here are the ten ways that the B-36 Pacemaker was a completely unique aircraft more than anything else: 1. It […] More
