World's Fastest Plane
World's Fastest Plane
The first public flight of the YK-12 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This is the jet interceptor, the existence of which was revealed by President Johnson last February. A revelation meant to answer critics who said the United States was falling behind in manned jet air fighters. The new airplane carries a deadly air-to air missile and is said to be the highest flying and fastest jet known to exist. It's top speed is said to be 2,500 miles per hour. It can reach an altitude of one-hundred-thousand feet. (This aircraft appears to be a prototype for the SR-71 "Blackbird" reconnaissance plane.) Over the head shot of the YK-12 sitting on the tarmac. Below the wing on the Interceptor sits a missile. Two of the pilots dressed up and it appears to be Lieutenant Robert Stevens and his co-pilot. Two pilots climbing up the steps and climb into the Interceptor. Plane is taxing on the runway. A blast of fire comes out of the back and the plane starts to climb becoming air born. Air to Air - The YK-12 Interceptor in flight looking extremely formidable in flight as well as on the ground. The YK-12 landing and the back shoots open,