The 100 Series Designated for SAC and a Possible WWIII
The “100 Series” as these fighter aircraft were labeled were a succession of Mach II capable fighters who were designed for the purpose of protecting the North American continent from thermo-nuclear war. They would serve in such roles as Bomber Escorts, Interceptors, and air defense combat aircraft. Many of these designs were multi-role and made it difficult for design specialists to meet all possible challenges, especially considering that only wind tunnel tests and slide rules provided the…See More
