The Bell FM-1 Airacuda
In 1937 the Airacuda was introduced, and it was anticipated to be great due to its innovative design and features. One of its positive aspects was where it placed engines and guns, because it made it quite easy to be used as a fighter jet. Unfortunately, this plane overheated quickly and had a poor design for a gunner to escape from. In addition, firing a gun from inside of the plane caused the entire interior to be filled with smoke.
The Bell FM-1 Airacuda
The Vought F7U Cutlass
The Cutlass became well-known for its unique design, as it was not built with a regular tail and had a non-traditional wing design. Despite its cool design, the plane came with a plethora of problems. Though the plane could reach high speeds, it couldn’t reach high altitudes or remain in the air for long periods of time. Not only this, but the plane barely had enough strength to successfully complete a takeoff; in fact, nearly twenty-five percent of the time, the plane crashed.
The Vought F7U Cutlass
