Actorânetwork theory (ANT) is an approach to social theory and research, originating in the field of science studies, which treats objects as part of social networks.s the term implies, the actor-network is the central concept in ANT. The term network is somewhat problematic in that it, as Latour notes, has a number of unwanted connotations.
The new aircraft, designated the F4U-4, put up monstrous performance numbers. With a top speed exceeding 450 mph at level flight at altitude she was one of the fastest propeller-driven fighters of the war.
Although the official record for fastest piston-engined aeroplane in level flight is held by a Grumman F8F Bearcat, the Rare Bear, with a speed of 528.31 mph (850.24 km/h), the unofficial record for fastest piston-engined aeroplane in level flight is a held by a British Hawker Sea Fury at 547 mph (880 km/h).