History’s Unique Aircraft

The semi-tailless design helped iron out the problems of transonic flight.
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How a World War II-era military transport became a go-to luxury airplane for large corporations.
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The U.S. Army Air Forces took a gamble on this hodgepodge aircraft, which later proved to be a poor bet.
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This compact twin offers speed and straightforward handling.
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The aircraft was not selected for a military contract, and we found out why.
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The Piper PA-48 Enforcer was the meanest turboprop the company ever built.
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This short, but massive British utility aircraft was produced in limited numbers in the 1950s.
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Only one was ever built, and it was never intended for series production.
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Dean Wilson’s agplane design may look like a mistake, but it served its purpose well.
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The clean-sheet design harnessed mechanical complexity in pursuit of incredible performance.
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