What was the best fighter jet in 1960?
What was the best fighter jet in 1960?
Cold War Fighter Pilot selects Top 10 Fighter Aircraft of 1960
- Dassault Mirage IIIC.
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- McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
- Vought F-8A Crusader.
How fast did planes fly in 1960?
This crisis forced airlines to search for ways to save on fuel costs, which led to a gradual reduction in cruising speeds. For example, the Boeing 707, a popular airliner in the 1960s, had a cruising speed of around 600 mph (966 km/h).