Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain The Tupolev Tu-128 (NATO reporting name “Fiddler”) holds the distinction of being […]
1960s-1970s: Cold War Speed Race
The raw speed race: Mach 3 interceptors, the SR-71 and MiG-25 staring each other down, variable-sweep wings, and the first supersonic airliners.
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter (variable sweep)
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO: Fitter, export variants Su-20/Su-22) was a variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed from
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon
Overview π· Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Sukhoi Su-15 (NATO: Flagon) was a twin-engined supersonic interceptor that formed the backbone of
Lockheed YF-12
Overview π· Photo: U.S. Air Force / NASA The Lockheed YF-12 was a Mach 3+ interceptor prototype developed from the