10 U.S. Fighter Jets That Never Took To The Skies
Not every experimental jet fighter made by the U.S. military would go on to reach production, for any number of reasons.
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Lockheed’s L-133 Starjet was Almost the World’s First Fighter Jet
The Lockheed L-133 Starjet was a prime example of a paradoxical “successful failure.” As I asserted in a recent article for The National Interest, of all the great geniuses in the history of military ...
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The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Was Pure Legend
The supersonic superiority fighter was developed by the legendary Skunk Works division under Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. Recognized for its speedy Mach-2.0 capabilities and sleek design ...
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P-38 Lightning: It Might Be the Best Fighter of World War II
the first aircraft produced by Skunk Works under Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, played a pivotal role in World War II. Some experts declare it the best fighter of World War II. -Introduced in 1941 ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Is Remembered for More Than Speed and Stealth
While newer fighter jets like the U.S.-made F-22 Raptor ... Unsurprisingly, the SR-71’s design was heavily influenced by Skunk Work’s Kelly Johnson. Perhaps the most innovative and qualified ...