Lockheed Martin VH-71
This airplane had a design that was nothing short of amazing, at least on paper. Because it is so magnificent, the Marines discussed the possibility of utilizing it to convey the President. The price tag, which was unfortunately anywhere from $6.1 billion to $11.2 billion, was quite high.
Lockheed Martin VH 71
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Bristol 188
Following Chuck Yeager’s invention of the Bell X-1 in 1947, a number of individuals attempted to construct an airplane that was comparable to it. There were a number of difficulties associated with the Bristol 188, such as the fact that it was unable to take off until it achieved a speed of 300 miles per hour and that its fuel tanks leaked while it was in the air.
Bristol 188
