Military Aircraft of 1969
Fighter
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1
The world's first operational vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jet.
Bomber
Tupolev Tu-22M
The formidable Soviet long-range supersonic swing-wing bomber.
Helicopter
Mil Mi-24 (Hind-A)
The legendary "Flying Tank" of the Soviet Union.
Reconnaissance
Lockheed S-3 Viking (Design)
The "War Hoover" designed to hunt Soviet subs from carriers.
Other
North American OV-10 Bronco
The versatile "counter-insurgency" and forward air control platform.