by Dan4th » Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:00 pm
It's really the only aircraft you can compare to
the EE Lightning -- both extreme minimalist
a/c designs.
Kelly Johnson (who?) went to Korea and talked
with the pilots about what their ultimate fighter
would be, went home, rolled-up his sleeves, and
BAM! -- Skunkworks produces the Starfighter in
an amazingly short period of time! Simultaneously
held airspeed, altitude and rate of climb records.
Gazillions made internationally, a few still flying.
Danf.
I like to do my planning retroactively!