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Nord 500 Cadet - The French VTOL Fighter That Never Took Off

Imagine a jet that could take off vertically, hover like a helicopter, then transition to forward flight while carrying weapons - but never flew untethered. The Nord 500 “Cadet” was France’s bold VTOL ...
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The Fake Jet Trainer That Fooled Pilots and Frightened Militaries

The RFB Fan Trainer looked like a sleek jet but ran on a ducted fan, leaving militaries unsure of its true potential.