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Okay, the X-15 was pretty great, but speed alone doesn't make it "the baddest airplane the world has ever known". When I read the title, I immediately, unhesit
by JasonFruit 7y ago
Okay, the X-15 was pretty great, but speed alone doesn't make it "the baddest airplane the world has ever known". When I read the title, I immediately, unhesitatingly assumed it would be this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gee_Bee_Model_R https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gee_Bee_Model_R.
- 00N8 7y agoYeah, calling the X-15 the most badass plane ever is a bit silly. If it counts, then why isn't the Space Shuttle "the most badass plane"? It went faster & higher, after all. Anyway, I'd assumed it was going to be the SR-71, but yours looks awesome & I enjoyed the article either way!
- brokenmachine 7y agoThanks for that link, that Gee Bee is definitely badass.