John Holland
Well-Known Member
The P-51's first flight was in October 1940; in service January 1942. Top speed 437 MPH. The unit cost around $51K (1945 dollars)
The F-22's first flight was September 1997; in service December 2005. Top speed ~1,500 MPH, The unit cost ~$150 million (2009 dollars)
Here they are flying in formation (the F-22 pilot must be idling and has flaps extend to be slow enough).
The F-22's first flight was September 1997; in service December 2005. Top speed ~1,500 MPH, The unit cost ~$150 million (2009 dollars)
Here they are flying in formation (the F-22 pilot must be idling and has flaps extend to be slow enough).
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