Summary North American F-82B set the propeller-driven fighter's record for 5,051-mile flight. Boeing B-1B Lancer is a unique multi-role heavy bomber with advanced Radar and Navigation. Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk flew secret missions and was successful with no losses during Operation Desert Storm.
While not as destructive as World War II, hundreds of thousands of aircraft were utilized during the Cold War. Some of the best aircraft emerged during the Cold War, from light fighters and surveillance aircraft to heavy bombers and long-range stealth aircraft. This article notes some popular aircraft that brought aces to their operators.
1 North American F-82B Twin Mustang Holds the record for the longest non-stop flight by a propeller-driven fighter Date: February 27-28, 1947 Route: Hawaii to New York Distance: 5,051 miles Cruise speed: 280 mph The North American F-82 Mustang is a twin-engine fighter aircraft that served the United States Air Force (USAF) during the Cold War. The twin design was the last propeller-driven fighter aircraft that the USAF inducted in large numbers. The USAF initially aimed to use the type during World War II, but delays in production allowed the type to enter service in 1946.
The type was generally used as a long-range bomber escort. The F-82 Mustang was powered by two Packard V-1650 engines, generating 1,350 horsepower at takeoff. A total of 273 F-82s were produced.
A rather unique long-range escort fighter. 2 Boeing B-1B Lancer A long-range heavy bomb.