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AircraftF-16 Fighting FalconThe aircraft that became the F-16 Fighting Falcon began with a debate about what a fighter should be. By the late 1960s, new combat aircraft had become increasingly heavy and complex. Some American officers and designers argued that manoeuvrability, visibility and an effective power-to-weight ratio deserved renewed attention. The US Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter programme …Explore →
AircraftSupermarine SpitfireThe Supermarine Spitfire began as an answer to a problem facing Britain in the early 1930s. Fighter aircraft were becoming faster, but the Royal Air Force still relied heavily on biplanes. The Air Ministry wanted a modern interceptor capable of meeting an enemy bomber before it reached its target. Supermarine, already famous for its Schneider …Explore →