In the 1930s, Italy set out to reclaim national prestige through speed. The Macchi Castoldi MC72 seaplane, powered by a massive V24 engine and contra rotating propellers, shattered world records ...

Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust. We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown ...

From Seversky to Republic -- Tough decisions at Farmingdale -- Contract, mock-up, and roll-out -- Ship one, temporary triumph -- A competitor emerges -- Trial by fire for the XF-11 -- Airliner dreams ...

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