Had Lockheed's L-242 project won the OS-130 competition, it might have meant that something similar to this pre-series YF-104A Starfighter could have been seen operating from carriers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - СШАUSA - 1954

Lockheed L-242-1, circa February 1953.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - СШАUSA - 1954

The XF8U-1 with its family forebear, the F7U-3 Cutlass.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F7U Cutlass - СШАUSA - 1948Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

The prototype XF8U-1 138900 showing the variable incidence wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

XF8U-1 138900 landing at Edwards, California. The function of the VI wing is apparent.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

Chance Vought V-384, dated January 6, 1953. Although very similar to the V-383, this design, with its Pratt & Whitney J65, was smaller.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

Chance Vought V-383, dated January 6, 1953.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F8U / F-8 Crusader - СШАUSA - 1955

Manufacturer's display model of the Grumman Model 97.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F11F Tiger - СШАUSA - 1954

Grumman G-97, dated February 20,1953. The drawing shows the fighter carrying four Sparrow missiles and an underfuselage store.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F11F Tiger - СШАUSA - 1954

North American Navy fighter project, which is thought to be the company's submission to OS-130. This drawing has been put together from two photographs of a manufacturer’s model.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-107 Ultra Sabre - СШАUSA - 1956

McDonnell Model 90, dated February 28,1953.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Model 90 / 91 - СШАUSA - 1953

One could be forgiven for thinking that this might be a model of a version of the Douglas's F4D Skyray, but is the very handsome Northrop N-94. The model was made by John Hall

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-94 - СШАUSA - 1953

Northrop N-94, dated February 16, 1953.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-94 - СШАUSA - 1953