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A mutant of the B-29, this strange carrier can transport other planes even rockets inside it fat guppy
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Aero Spacelines | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:20 | October 21, 2008 | 13238 |
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Most aircrafts go through several stages during their production lives
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Aircraft Mutations | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:35 | October 21, 2008 | 10264 |
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The Air Ships Akron and Macon were the first successful aircraft carriers.
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Airships | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:48 | October 21, 2008 | 7450 |
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This plane had a variety of roles to play
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Boeing Spotter Plane | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:04 | October 21, 2008 | 5817 |
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The XF85 Bomber history and uses.
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Bomber | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:28 | October 21, 2008 | 6083 |
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The most interesting plane mutations occur within the same type, with the growth of the plane to fill new roles or to use new technologies
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Bomber Mutations | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:33 | October 21, 2008 | 5445 |
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During WWI the US saw the development of the first flying bomb
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Early Target Drones | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:26 | October 21, 2008 | 4614 |
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The parasite Goblin release is tested, and the pilot crashes in to the trapeze which results in an emergency landing.
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Goblin Release | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:37 | October 21, 2008 | 4547 |
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Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology, consisting of an advanced jet core, which can be altered for various testing
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HIMAT | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:33 | October 21, 2008 | 4793 |
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This early guided missile example was linked to the host via miles long wiring
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HS 293 | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:37 | October 21, 2008 | 4225 |
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An ultimately unsuccessful vertical take off fighter design
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Hover Rig | Strange Planes Shorts | 00:40 | October 21, 2008 | 4132 |
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The directors of the Lockheed X-7 give insight into the evolution of pilotless planes.
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Lockheed X-7 Project | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:58 | October 21, 2008 | 3881 |
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Extensive tests were done to ensure the X-7s success in warfare
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Lockheed X-7 Trials | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:59 | October 21, 2008 | 4038 |
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The ME 262 and its impact.
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ME262 | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:37 | October 21, 2008 | 3540 |
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Several Parasitic airplanes were developed and here are some examples.
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Operational Parasites | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:48 | October 21, 2008 | 3382 |
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Not all drones were completely successful after completion, in this clip find out what type of designs seemed unworthy
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Private Piloted Drones | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:02 | October 21, 2008 | 2814 |
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The Ram Jet had no moving parts and a theoretical infinite power output
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Ram Jet | Strange Planes Shorts | 00:35 | October 21, 2008 | 3614 |
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These useful crafts have changed modern reconnaissance forever
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Scout Drones | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:48 | October 21, 2008 | 2995 |
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The Space shuttle and how it works as a parasite.
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Space Shuttle Parasite | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:59 | October 21, 2008 | 3150 |
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The mutations of the Superfortress carried well through the Vietnam War
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Superfortress Mutations | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:59 | October 21, 2008 | 3216 |
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Despite their disposable nature, target drones must be well-designed aircraft
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Target Drones | Strange Planes Shorts | 00:35 | October 21, 2008 | 2552 |
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This odd little plane has military applications such as an ambulance, spotter, and communications aircraft.
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The Mango | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:06 | October 21, 2008 | 2848 |
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The unique design of the Mango makes it ideal for crop dusting
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The Mango's Design | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:56 | October 21, 2008 | 2747 |
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The German V1 spawned the cruise missile era of the post war years
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The V1 | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:21 | October 21, 2008 | 2462 |
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Man has tried to make it easier and easier to be airborne, from the completely collapsible wing powered balloon to the jet pack
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Ultra Light-weight Single Person ... | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:32 | October 21, 2008 | 2562 |
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This strange plane had a porous wing design meant to reduce air drag, ultimately it was to expensive
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X-21A Experimental Aircraft | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:46 | October 21, 2008 | 2750 |
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There are many uses for pilotless aircrafts such as target practice.
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X-75: The Target Drone | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:57 | October 21, 2008 | 2491 |
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The X1 Rocket power was the first to break the sound barrier.
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X1 Sound Barrier | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:03 | October 21, 2008 | 2798 |
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The Legacy of the X15.
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X15 Legacy | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:59 | October 21, 2008 | 2591 |
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The X2 broke the record of reaching the appropriate speed to reach Mac 2 and the highest altitude.
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X2 Record | Strange Planes Shorts | 01:44 | October 21, 2008 | 2271 |
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The history of the XF85 airplane.
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XF85 History | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:30 | October 21, 2008 | 2332 |
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The XF85 and its parasite test flight.
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XF85 With Parasite | Strange Planes Shorts | 02:03 | October 21, 2008 | 2326 |
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