History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

Bell YFM-1 Airacuda

The Airacuda was unveiled in the late 1930s. People in the aviation world, which was still developing at the time, were excited to unveil this monster to the public due to its "revolutionary" qualities. It was equipped with a wide array of guns and engines that could easily qualify it as a fighter jet. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.