Douglass A-4 Skyhawk
In the US Navy, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was designed to replace the A-1 Skyraider. Ed Heinemann, the company’s chief design engineer, came up with the concept. In order to save time and money, he built a small aircraft that was both effective and easy to fly. Engine, fuel, and avionics are all in the fuselage. The engine is located in the middle. It was dubbed “Heinemann’s Hot Road” by the Navy after the Korean War and put to use. Later, it was adopted by the Marines. Two or more A-4 Skyhawk squadrons were in service when the Vietnam War began. Additionally, the A-4 was the first air-to-air refueling system to be used in a “buddy” configuration. Other countries have stopped using it, but you can still buy one.
Douglass A-4 Skyhawk
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21
When the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21 first flew in 1959, it quickly became the standard issue aircraft in many air forces around the world. The primary users of this system were the armed forces of India, Libya, and the Soviet Union. With this plane, the Soviets were able to fly a plane that could perform both combat and interception missions. Many world records were set by it, including the most supersonic aircraft ever built. This military aircraft, which is still in service in other countries, can be purchased for private use. The Soviet Union and its allies are estimated to have produced 10,000 units over the last four decades. It is estimated that 44 MiG 21s are currently on the market in America. Three of them are being sold by Premier Space Systems in Portland for around $150,000 each.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21
