I have watched dozens of aviation movies throughout my life, so ranking the best aviation movies of all time was a difficult task. There are so many good ones that picking ten feels almost sinful, but I feel confident in my picks. Humanity has yearned for the skies since ever, and once we finally took …
Introduction In the 1950s, the US Navy was seeking a replacement for their piston-powered Douglas AD Skyraider. They set clear expectations of a carrier-capable, jet-powered light-attack aircraft. Required parameters were a top speed not less than 500mph, a combat radius of 345 miles with a 2000 lb weapons load, and a maximum takeoff weight of …
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