kesegy 5 Posted April 11, 2008 just a quick question. what was the first u.s. twin-engined jet fighter to saw combat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Muesli 2,166 Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) Could be the F-101 Voodoo... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-101_Voodoo -Taiwan/China 1959(RF-101A): photo flights, 2 reportedly shot down. -Vietnam 1961(RF-101C): first jet to be stationed and used there, first lost in 1964. -Cuba 1962(RF-101A): photo flights Wish to see in TW games once! Edited April 11, 2008 by muesli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Hans Topp 115 Posted April 11, 2008 i think was the p38 lightning but i not sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Muesli 2,166 Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) ehm..... jet..... fighter..... dated earlier: the F2H Banshee! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F2H_Banshee -Korean War: no air victories, 3 USN and 2 USMC losses. Edited April 11, 2008 by muesli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted April 11, 2008 Was it the F2H Banshee or was it the P-80 Shooting Star? Good question... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kesegy 5 Posted April 11, 2008 thanks for help, muesli. appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Muesli 2,166 Posted April 11, 2008 Was it the F2H Banshee or was it the P-80 Shooting Star? Good question... The P-80 was the first single-engined aircraft of the USA to be operational and "in combat", in Italy in late 1944. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gocad 26 Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) The P-80s sent to Europe in late 1944 were actually just four pre-production aircraft and did not participate in any kind of combat operation. They were rather used as demonstrators for the units deployed there. Edited April 11, 2008 by Gocad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted April 11, 2008 I think he's right that it was the F2H for US twin engine in combat...though not air-air combat... For giggles, think the first US 4-jet in combat was the RB-45 Tornado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted April 11, 2008 The P-80 was the first single-engined aircraft of the USA to be operational and "in combat",in Italy in late 1944. definitely single engine. When I flew (in the backseat) of the T-33 which was the trainer mod of the same plane, it most definitely had only one, very weak, motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted April 15, 2008 Don't forget about the F3D Skyknight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrinx 13 Posted April 16, 2008 For giggles, think the first US 4-jet in combat was the RB-45 Tornado Some of those RB-45 Tornado's flew without serial numbers with RAF roundels on clandestine flights in the 1950's I believe. Still classified AFAIK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted April 16, 2008 The RB Tornado looks more like a Arado design with other jetengines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
