Typhoon: A Windy Surprise

Typhoon 1: NAX-1

Nicholas Aeronautics' first jet plane was named the "Nicholas Aeronautics Experimental 1." This jet opened the gateway to atmospheric tests, science, and eventually the modern jets we see today.

Typhoon 2: Observe Jet

The Observe Jet was an upgraded NAX-1 that allowed for a higher service celling to preform atmospheric experiments.

Typhoon 3: "Glider"

The Glider series of aircraft were to test out if a longer, and more lighter aircraft design would allow for faster speed without an afterburner. Along with this, a test for a higher service celling was called, but it never met expectations.

Typhoon 4: "Grippler"

The Grippler was a successor to the Glider. It was able to go super sonic without an after burning engine, and it was made light so that it could be produced cheaply. This was the first aircraft to have a long range.

Typhoon 5: Rocko-Jet

The Rocko-Jet allowed for an upgraded variant of the "Grippler" to enter into space. The part of the plane that allowed the vessel to exit the atmosphere was the top stage of a Mammoth Rocket. Sadly, it didn't help too much, as control surfaces dont work that high up. Stratolaunching was developed at this time, though.