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Top 5 Historic Military Aircraft That Changed Aviation

Top 5 Historic Military Aircraft That Changed Aviation

Many military aircraft have made their mark on aviation history. But five in particular have been true game-changers.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar: 5 Fast Facts About The Versatile Transport Aircraft

Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar: 5 Fast Facts About The Versatile Transport Aircraft

The aircraft has a unique history.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
The First Private Jet: A Look At The Lockheed Jetstar

The First Private Jet: A Look At The Lockheed Jetstar

Learn more about the grandfather of bizjets.

Benjamin Cooper 2 years ago
Why Delta Operated The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

Why Delta Operated The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

The aircraft was part of the carrier's fleet for almost three decades.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
4 Celebrities Who Flew The Lockheed Jetstar

4 Celebrities Who Flew The Lockheed Jetstar

Over 200 JetStars were produced.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?

Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?

The SR71 is the fastest operational military aircraft ever. Piloting was a challenge for several reasons.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

5 Weird Military Aircraft Programs The US Abandoned

Throughout the years, there have been plenty of quirky aircraft developed in the United States.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?

The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
History: How The Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Continued To Set Records Until Its Final Flight

History: How The Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Continued To Set Records Until Its Final Flight

The last flight of the SR-71 Blackbird reached an altitude of 80,100 feet (24,400 meters).

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Cool: The Vintage Aircraft Getting Preservation-Era Second Leases Of Life In New Zealand

Cool: The Vintage Aircraft Getting Preservation-Era Second Leases Of Life In New Zealand

While most vintage aircraft are restored for public displays, some return to the air.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Why Did The Lockheed Constellation Have 3 Tails?

Why Did The Lockheed Constellation Have 3 Tails?

The choice was made for a far simpler reason than aerodynamics.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
Fastest Manned Aircraft In The World: A Look At The SR-71 Blackbird

Fastest Manned Aircraft In The World: A Look At The SR-71 Blackbird

The aircraft shattered records and climbed to new heights.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar

The aircraft has a long and varied history, catering to VIP and military operators alike.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?

Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is retired and being relpaced by the SR-72 UAV.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Looking Back At The Not So Unique Nature Of New Aircraft Incidents

Looking Back At The Not So Unique Nature Of New Aircraft Incidents

The recent grounding of the 737 MAX 9 in the context of other infamous new aircraft mishaps.

Andrew Crider 2 years ago
World's Only Flying Lockheed Neptune Follows Southern Cross HARS Return

World's Only Flying Lockheed Neptune Follows Southern Cross HARS Return

The HARS Museum south of Sydney is returning the Lockheed Neptune 273 to service with flights on Friday and Saturday.

Michael Doran 2 years ago
5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

The world of military cargo aviation is more dynamic than you might expect.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Made The Lockheed SR-71C Hybrid Trainer Aircraft Unique?

What Made The Lockheed SR-71C Hybrid Trainer Aircraft Unique?

The Blackbird SR-71C was a one-off variant formed from two other aircraft.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Is It A Bigger Plane Than The Airbus A380?

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Is It A Bigger Plane Than The Airbus A380?

The United States military's largest aircraft versus the world's largest passenger airliner.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

It has been more than 15 years since the type last operated scheduled passenger services, but what about other uses?

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago