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Jet fighter generations
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Jet fighter generations classify the major technology leaps in the historical development of the jet fighter. Different authorities have identified different technology jumps as the key ones, dividing
An F-16 Fighting Falcon (top), P-51 Mustang (right), and F-22 Raptor (left) represent different generations of American fighters
An F-16 Fighting Falcon (top), P-51 Mustang (right), and F-22 Raptor (left) represent different generations of American fighters
The Me 262 was the first operational jet fighter.
The Me 262 was the first operational jet fighter.
The MiG-21 is the most widely produced jet fighter in history.
The MiG-21 is the most widely produced jet fighter in history.
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier was the first operational attack aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities.
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier was the first operational attack aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities.
De Havilland Vampire
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The de Havilland DH100 Vampire is a British jet fighter developed and manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It was the second jet fighter to be operated by the Royal Air Force, after the
Jet fighter generations
…armament being manually-controlled guns. The Messerschmitt Me 262, Heinkel He 162, and Gloster Meteor saw wartime service, while types such as the de Havilland Vampire and Lockheed F-80 had yet to see operational service when the war ended. The introduction of the swept wing allowed transonic speeds to be reached, but…
Preserved de Havilland DH.115 Vampire trainer in Royal New Zealand Air Force markings
Preserved de Havilland DH.115 Vampire trainer in Royal New Zealand Air Force markings
The first Vampire F.1, in 1945 at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
The first Vampire F.1, in 1945 at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
Vampire F.1 TG/278L The square fins and high horizontal stabilizer were changed for later production aircraft.
Vampire F.1 TG/278L The square fins and high horizontal stabilizer were changed for later production aircraft.
Comparison of the FB.5 single-seat (left) and T.11 dual-seat Vampire
Comparison of the FB.5 single-seat (left) and T.11 dual-seat Vampire