World’s Most Expensive Planes

Published on 12/10/2021
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Grumman F9F Panther

A jet fighter designed by Grumman was the first one ever made by the company! Single-engine, straight-winged F9F Panther proved its effectiveness as a day fighter during World War II by showing its capabilities. The ship has the capacity to carry a significant amount of air-to-ground weaponry. One of the first carrier-based jet fighters in US Navy history to be operationally successful. When the Korean War broke out, the Navy and the Marine Corps’ planes saw significant combat and were responsible for more than half of all attack missions. When it comes to football, the Panther has a lot of firsts to his name. For starters, it is credited with being the first U.S. Navy air-to-air kill of the Korean War. As well as being the Blue Angels’ first military aircraft, it was a first for the country. Only a few F9Fs remained in training by the mid-1950s, when they were mostly phased out of front-line operations. There are only two privately owned flyable units in the entire United States, so if you’re one of them, consider yourself extremely fortunate. They all have the ability to fly, but only one has it.

Grumman F9F Panther

Grumman F9F Panther

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Douglass DC-3

It’s possible to argue that the DC-3 was one of the first aircraft to have a significant impact on aviation. Because of the circumstances, a freighter or transport plane went above and beyond what was expected. Carrying capacity ranges from 21 to 32 passengers depending on the weight of the cargo. Although it was previously thought to be impossible, the vehicle’s range of 1,500 miles was proven through testing to be possible. Despite the fact that it was discontinued in 1942, at least a few hundred remain in service today. The machines’ long service lives attest to the quality of Douglas machinery. Later, for military purposes, it was reduced in size and used as a transport plane.. The Secretary of War used the C-41 version on a number of occasions while serving as Secretary of War. This is based on previous auction results in which units sold for an average of $250,000.

Douglass DC-3

Douglass DC-3

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