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| A-12
Blackbird |
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The
first airplane made largely from titanium, a
strong, light metal |
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| Bell
47G-5 |
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The
first helicopter approved for civilian use |
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| Bell
X-1 |
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The
first plane to fly faster than the speed of sound |
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| F-20
Tigershark |
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An
efficient, easy-to-fly fighter developed by Northrop
that was never purchased or mass-produced |
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| Lilienthal
Glider |
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One
of the inspirations for the Wright brothers'
gliders and planes |
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| Northrop
T-38 Talon |
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The
first twin engine, high-altitude supersonic jet
trainer aircraft |
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| Velie
Monocoupe |
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One
of the first planes ever built for private pilots |
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| 1902
Wright Glider |
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The
plane with which the Orville and Wilbur Wright
achieved controlled flight. |
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| General
Electric J47 Jet Engine |
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The
first engine with axial flow approved for non-military
use. |
