The Sound of Freedom !!!
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Re: The Sound of Freedom !!!
Originally Posted by Brent
I thought the B-57 could cruise at 60 plus and didn't think of the recon version at all. Did think about the A-12 but considered it covered by the Blackbird. NASA used I think three modified 104s that could fly high so I took a guess that the Air Force version was almost as capable.
What civilian aircraft has had the largest production run?
What civilian aircraft has had the largest production run?
On display at the San Diego Aerospace Museum, in San Diego, CA. Amazing aircraft, and amazing people that flew them. Try sitting tightly strapped in the cockpit of the Crossfire for 12 to 24 hours without being able to scratch your nose or your butt.
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My understanding of the A-12 was that it originally was to be an interceptor but instead was developed into the SR-71. Your link leads to quite a different story about the A-12. Learned something new today.
I try to get out to the Aerospace Museum every couple of years or so. The museum has really grown over the last 20 years. My favorite aircraft is one of the original ones though - the Spitfire. One of the most graceful planes ever to fly.
Good try with the DC-3 but numbers wise it's not even close. The plane I'm thinking of has one engine.
I try to get out to the Aerospace Museum every couple of years or so. The museum has really grown over the last 20 years. My favorite aircraft is one of the original ones though - the Spitfire. One of the most graceful planes ever to fly.
Good try with the DC-3 but numbers wise it's not even close. The plane I'm thinking of has one engine.
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That would be the Cessna model 172 Skyhawk. In production from 1956 to 1986 and from 1996 to present. Total built so far, depending on source, is 35 - 43K. Considering that a number were built in France and military versions I think 40K is a good estimate.
You win, Stogey! And your prize is - you get to work on a 172! Ha!
You win, Stogey! And your prize is - you get to work on a 172! Ha!
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Re: The Sound of Freedom !!!
Originally Posted by Stogey
Hmmmm, I believe that would be a Cessna !
Just my Dos Centavos !
Just my Dos Centavos !
Well I'll be stripped, dipped, and snipped. Never wooda thunk it.
congrats Stogey, you got the job.
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Interesting thread. A far as noise I would be remiss in not nominating the F-4s. I worked around RF-4Cs for a lot of years. We called them RF-4Converters because they were so good at converting jet fuel to noise. Loved the big old noisy birds. Gotta admit though F-16s are cool. For those of you who love the WW-II warbirds, you'll probably never see more in one place than up at Oshkosh Wsconsin in Late July early August. Often 15-20 P-51s and a host of others. Greatest airshow I've ever seen.
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Re: The Sound of Freedom !!!
Originally Posted by Brent
That would be the Cessna model 172 Skyhawk. In production from 1956 to 1986 and from 1996 to present. Total built so far, depending on source, is 35 - 43K. Considering that a number were built in France and military versions I think 40K is a good estimate.
You win, Stogey! And your prize is - you get to work on a 172! Ha!
You win, Stogey! And your prize is - you get to work on a 172! Ha!
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