McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was a supersonic military jet fighter that served in the […]
1940s-1950s: Breaking the Sound Barrier
The pioneering era: Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier in 1947, the Century Series fighters push past Mach 1 in level flight, and the first Mach 2 designs appear.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
MiG-21 Fishbed π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history with over 11,496 built. The MiG-21
Dassault Mirage III
Dassault Mirage III π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Dassault Mirage III is one of the most successful European combat aircraft,
English Electric Lightning
English Electric Lightning π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The English Electric Lightning was the UK only true supersonic fighter aircraft. Entering
Saab J 35 Draken
Saab J 35 Draken π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Saab 35 Draken (Dragon) was a Swedish fighter aircraft with a
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The F-105 Thunderchief, affectionately called the ‘Thud,’ bore the heaviest burden of the air
Convair B-58 Hustler
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The B-58 Hustler was the first operational supersonic bomber, capable of delivering nuclear weapons
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The F-106 Delta Dart was the ultimate Cold War interceptor, designed specifically to defend
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The F-104 Starfighter was the ‘missile with a man in it’βa razor-thin, needle-nosed interceptor
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force The F-4 Phantom II is one of the most significant fighter aircraft in aviation