Inside the Doomed A-12 Avenger II: America’s ‘Flying Dorito’ Stealth Jet

Inside the Doomed A-12 Avenger II: America’s ‘Flying Dorito’ Stealth Jet

Summary and Key Points: The A-12 Avenger II was the U.S. Navy’s stealth attack aircraft program intended to replace the A-6 Intruder. -Developed by McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics, the flying-wing “stealth bomber” design was nicknamed the “flying Dorito” for its triangular shape. -It aimed to revolutionize carrier aviation with stealth capabilities, advanced targeting systems, […] The post Inside the Doomed A-12 Avenger II: America’s ‘Fly…