Pilatus PD-01 Master Porter Was an Ambitious Concept
Although the airplane was never flown, it definitely stood out when introduced to the public in 1974.
History’s Unique Aircraft
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The T8F Is Luscombe’s ‘Crazy Uncle’
While similar to the rest of the company’s lineup in many ways, the model features many unique quirks.
The RFB Fantrainer Turboprop Was Meant to Handle Like a Jet
While the model did meet the company’s goals in some respects, its performance was underwhelming.
Convair Model 48 Charger Featured Stubby Wings
The 1960s-era Convair Model 48 Charger represented an ill-fated attempt to win a military contract competition.
The Douglas XB-42 ‘Mixmaster’ Flew Almost as Fast as It Looked
When approached to develop a fast bomber, Douglas responded with the Douglas XB-42 “Mixmaster,” a decidedly unconventional, piston-powered design promised to achieve nearly 500 mph.
Anderson Greenwood AG-14 a Rare Breed, Indeed
The Anderson Greenwood AG-14—of which only four remain registered—incorporated a decidedly unconventional layout that featured a single pusher engine and a twin-boom tail.
The Fizzled-Out Promise of the Lockheed ‘Flatbed’
The concept aircraft would utilize an open platform and various modules to carry a wide variety of loads ranging from military equipment to passengers.
The Unconventional, Bizarre Bell Airacuda
The Bell YFM-1 long-range and heavily armed escort fighter featured twin pusher engines housed in glazed nacelles.
That Time Cessna Made a Helicopter
In the 1950s, Cessna acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. and began work on the CH-1 Skyhook.
McDonnell’s ‘Moonbat’ Definitely Stood Out in the Early 1940s
The XP-67 was developed in the hopes of outperforming the Air Force interceptors of the time period.
