FIGHTER PLANES

Over 100 years of aerial combat has produced some of the most impressive and effective military technology

F-22 RAPTOR 1996 Country: USA A SPEED FREAK WITH AN ARSENAL TO MATCH This current generation of fighter aircraft is only operated by the United States Air Force – no other nation can purchase the plane under Federal law. Designed to operate as a stealth attack aircraft, the F-22 has seen action in the Gulf and is capable of achieving incredible speeds of around 1,500mph. VICKERS FB 1914 Country: UK THE UK’S FIRST FIGHTER PLANE The Vickers was the first purpose-built fighter plane to be produced and was part of the world’s first official fighter squadron. It came with two seats, a .303 Lewis gun and interestingly enough was only capable of speeds of around 70mph when at altitude. POLIKARPOV I-15 1934 Country: Soviet Union THE BACKBONE OF THE EARLY…

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History of War Book of Combat Machines (Digital) - 1 Issue, History of War Book of Combat Machines 2016

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