Conceived as revolutionary and advanced naval fighter, its design fueled by the rapid advancement in aviation technology at the time, the Vought XF5U project promised a highly efficient and tough aircraft with amazing capabilities and flying characteristics. The V-173 Pancake Prototype Charles H. Zimmerman dreamt of novel aircraft designs, including those with flat circular bodies […]
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