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5 US Experimental Aircraft That Shaped Modern Fighter Jet Design

These aircraft shaped the combat capabilities of modern fighters.

These planes laid the foundation for todays stealth technology.

The light pusher aircraft never achieved its potential.

NACA was the forerunner of NASA that led in aerospace innovations for four decades before focusing ever more on space.

With deliveries of a few of these aircraft expected in the next year, these are set to change the landscape of private aviation forever.

Each of these aircraft has a distinctive record to its name.

Many advanced and eye-catching experimental US fighter jets have flown, only to be discarded and fall by the wayside.

Developing and incorporating new technologies has enabled the US to remain unchallenged in the air.

While delayed, the Red Hawk is undergoing tests, and wrinkles are being ironed out before expected serial production.

While delayed, the Red Hawk is undergoing tests, and wrinkles are being ironed out before expected serial production.