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bigglesworld · 2 years ago
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McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. USAAF. Thunderbird. Gate Guard at Burke Lakefront, Cleveland
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nocternalrandomness · 2 years ago
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335th TFS F-4E Phantoms at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
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historyofguns · 4 months ago
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The article, authored by Peter Suciu, chronicles the evolution and significance of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo, an advanced military aircraft developed during the Cold War. Originally designed as a long-range escort for Strategic Air Command bombers, the F-101 was adapted into a long-range interceptor, nuclear strike aircraft, and tactical reconnaissance plane. Notable for its speed and altitude capabilities, the Voodoo's design stemmed from the XF-88 prototype. The article highlights its various configurations, including the single-seat F-101A, the two-seat F-101B, and the RF-101 reconnaissance models. It discusses its operational roles and deployments by the United States Air Force, Canadian Air Defence Group, and Taiwanese pilots, particularly during crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. The Voodoo’s legacy is preserved in numerous museums across the globe.
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usafphantom2 · 2 months ago
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Lockheed YF-12A Interceptor at Edwards AFB. USAF
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stone-cold-groove · 1 month ago
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A McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II.
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dronescapesvideos · 5 months ago
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Gloster Javelin FAW.7 (XH890) of No 25 Squadron in straight and level flight showing its missile complement of De Havilland Firestreak infra-red homing air-to-air missiles.
➤VIDEO: https://youtu.be/c-E4JyDCF6I
➤BRITISH AIRCRAFT SERIES: https://dronescapes.video/British
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usafphantom-2 · 2 months ago
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KI-61 Tony HIEN
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coolthingsguyslike · 2 years ago
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admiralnelsoniii · 1 year ago
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The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet is a rocket-powered interceptor aircraft primarily designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It is the only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft in history as well as the first piloted aircraft of any type to exceed 1,000 kilometres per hour (620 mph) in level flight.
Credited with the destruction of between nine and 18 Allied aircraft against ten losses.
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Guns:
2 × 30 mm (1.181 in) Rheinmetall Borsig MK 108 cannon with 60 rpg (B-1a)
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2 × 20 mm (0.787 in) MG 151/20 cannon with 100 rpg (Ba-1 / B-0 pre-production aircraft)
Germany started small-scale combat operations with the Me 163B in May 1944. The Me 163B's unsurpassed velocity was something Allied fighter pilots were at a loss to counter. The Komets attacked singly or in pairs, often even faster than the intercepting fighters could dive. A typical Me 163 tactic was to fly vertically upward through the bombers at 9,000 m (30,000 ft), climb to 10,700–12,000 m (35,100–39,400 ft), then dive through the formation again, firing as they went. This approach afforded the pilot two brief chances to fire a few rounds from his cannons before gliding back to his airfield. The pilots reported it was possible to make four passes on a bomber, but only if it was flying alone. According to the historian Mano Ziegler, Nazi officials were allegedly considering using the Me 163 to directly ram into enemy aircraft in suicide attacks; this desperate tactic was never actually used.
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blackros78 · 10 months ago
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Swedish Air Force Saab J 35 Draken fighters
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drteslasagan · 3 months ago
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Flight of The Interceptors.
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bigglesworld · 2 years ago
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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. Crew member pulls away safety streamers
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nocternalrandomness · 5 months ago
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3rd TFW Phantoms - Clark AFB - 1983
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feybeasts · 2 years ago
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As I am currently suffering too much executive dysfunction to actually do anything today, please imagine I did really good art of wolfgirls or such at your leisure
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usafphantom2 · 2 months ago
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stone-cold-groove · 1 month ago
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The North American F-100 Super Sabre.
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