Mondo dell'aviazione, Storia e leggende
Share this story Quick FactsConcorde’s SpeedMach 2.04 (2,180 km/h) — London to New York in 3.5 hoursConcorde Service1976–2003 (27 years, British Airways and Air France)Modern Cruise SpeedMach 0.78–0.85 — slower than the Boeing 707 cruised in 1958Why We Slowed...
Storia e leggende, Aviazione militare
Share this story Quick FactsFirst Claimed Jet-vs-Jet KillNovember 8, 1950 — 1st Lt. Russell J. Brown (F-80C) vs. MiG-15 (disputed by Soviet records)First Confirmed KillNovember 9, 1950 — Lt. Cdr. William T. Amen (F9F Panther) vs. Captain Mikhail Grachev...
Storia e leggende, Aviazione militare
Share this story Quick FactsAircraftMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat — high-altitude interceptorMaximum SpeedMach 2.83 (operational limit); Mach 3.2 observedAltitude Record37,650 m (123,524 ft) — still stands as the FAI absolute record for jet aircraftConstruction80%...
Aviazione militare, Notizia
Share this story Related: Behind Enemy Lines: The Most Daring Rescue Since Bosnia Quick FactsEventUS forces destroy own aircraft during F-15E crew rescue inside IranDateApril 4–5, 2026Aircraft Destroyed2 × MC-130J Commando II, 4 × MH-6/AH-6 Little Bird...
Storia e leggende, Aviazione militare
Share this story Quick Facts Nationality American 🇺🇸 Born / Died January 24, 1922 – October 25, 2016 (age 94) Wars World War II Aircraft Flown Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, Aero Commander Shrike — and virtually every American...
Aviazione militare, Notizia
Share this story Quick Facts Aircraft Boeing F-47 (sixth-generation air superiority fighter) Prime Contractor Boeing FY2027 Budget Request ~$3.5 billion ($2.6B discretionary + $900M reconciliation) Congressional Add Additional $500M (raising base to $3.08B) Replaces...
Storia e leggende, Aviazione militare
Share this story Quick Facts Weapon Smith & Wesson Model 41, .22 LR calibre Ordered March 1967, by the U.S. Air Force Quantity 30 pistols Modifications Threaded 5-inch barrel, slide lock mechanism, factory-fitted sound suppressor, extra magazines Special Feature...
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