Advanced Features of the Northrop F-89 Scorpion The Northrop F-89 Scorpion, an advanced jet interceptor, was developed by Northrop Corp. for the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s. Its weather-resistant…

The F-20 Tigershark was a top-notch fighter jet crafted to enhance the F-5 model. Northrop Corporation developed it in the 1980s, making it remarkable with advanced avionics, state-of-the-art weapons systems,…

Etrich Taube at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand Photo: Oren Rozen The name given to one of the earliest mass-produced aircraft in the history of aviation was…

An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The A-10 is used for close air support throughout Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gary…

Overshadowed by the F-86 The F-84F was conceived as an upgraded variant of the earlier F-84 Thunderjet. It had a new fuselage, a more powerful engine, and a wider wingspan….

The F4D Skyray, (nicknamed the “Ford” for its “F”, “Four” and “D” used in the designation), came about from a 1947 United States Navy requirement to find a competitive Mach…

USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Performance “What is the best fighter aircraft of all time?” It seems like a straightforward question, and the answer should be simple in theory. The F-22…

Photo: Airwolfhound North American P-51 Mustang came to life thanks to a British initiative. As big war in Europe was getting increasingly imminent, the Royal Air Force tried to procure…

Excellent combat capabilities The Douglas AD/A-1 Skyraider, also dubbed ‘Spad’, was not particularly graceful in appearance. With its barrel-like fuselage and rigid lines the Skyraider looks were hardly as attractive…