AMERICAN AEROSPACE ARCHIVE A Journal of Aerospace History

This issue focuses on little-known aspects of McDonnell naval fighter development in the early Cold War period, with special emphasis on the development of the F3H Demon.  The magazine covers the following subjects:

• Model 40/40A (1945 day fighter proposal—5 images)
• XF2H-2/-3/-4 Swept-Wing Banshee (9 images)
• Model 58 (original proposal for the F3H Demon—20 images)
• Model 60 (delta wing alternative to the Model 58—9 images, including specially created color artwork for the covers)
• Model 58 wind tunnel tests of alternate nose cones (1 image)
• XF3H-1 Mock-up Inspection (summary)
• F3H-1 Mock-up Inspection (summary with 51 detailed close-up photos)
• F3H-1P Mock-up Inspection (summary)
• Model 58AD (F3H-2 with 30″ Diameter Radar Antenna—1 image)

This 60 page magazine features 97 images, including contemporary illustrations, photos and artist’s impressions, the majority published here for the first time. It is printed in full color on high quality 80 lb semi-gloss paper with saddle-stitched covers. Click on the image above for a full preview of the magazine at MagCloud, the printer and distributor of The American Aerospace Archive.  Also see the 8 page high resolution excerpt at Scribd.  Click the Reviews tab to read what other people are saying about this magazine.

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Posted under 1940s, 1950s, Carrier Aviation, Cold War, Fighters, Interceptors, McDonnell, Military, Projects & Studies, Prototypes, USN

In the second issue of the American Aerospace Archive, we present a highly detailed overview of the North American FJ-5 fighter, a proposal for a navalized  derivative of the F-107A prepared for the Bureau of Aeronautics on July 6, 1955.  With its dorsal inlet and sleek aerodynamics, the FJ-5 was among the more unusual and exciting naval fighter proposals of the 1950′s.  This monograph covers the prototype, basic (production), supersonic reconnaissance, and rocket-boosted interceptor variants of the design.  It is illustrated with 5 wind tunnel model photos and 28 drawings, the majority of which are incredibly detailed and provide ample reference for those wishing to create an accurate model or illustration of this radical jet fighter.  The accompanying text is based on official North American reports submitted with the proposal and describes the type in exhaustive detail.  A must for enthusiasts of naval aviation and unrealized aircraft projects!  As with our earlier monograph on the Martin Mars , this 36 page publication is printed in brilliant full color on high quality 80 lb semi-gloss paper with saddle-stitched covers.  Click on the image above for a full preview of the magazine at MagCloud, the printer and distributor of the American Aerospace Archive.  Also see the 7 page high resolution excerpt at Scribd.  Click the Reviews tab to see what other people are saying about this magazine.

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Posted under 1950s, Cold War, Fighters, Interceptors, Military, Mixed-Powered Aircraft, North American Aviation, Projects & Studies, USN