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Rockwell B-1B Lancer

  After years of discussions, the B-1B was introduced in the USAF in 1988. After the project was cancelled by President Carter in June 1977, the Reagan administration decided in October 1981 to build a […]

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KAI T-50 Golden Eagle

The KAI T-50 Golden Eagle is a supersonic advanced jet trainer being developed by KAI for the ROKAF. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, the principal subcontractor to KAI, is providing technical expertise in all aspects of the […]

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Antonov An-22 Antheus (NATO: ‘Cock’)

Capable of landing and taking off from short rugged airstrips, combined with enormous freight capabilities the Antonov An-22 was a revolution when it took off for the first time in 1965. Today it is still […]

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Airbus A400M

The A400M program is a direct result of a commonly expressed need by 8 European air forces for a new generation military airlifter. Airbus A400M timeline: The Airbus A400M development started in the seventies as […]

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Aero L159 ALCA

The Aero L159 ALCA is developed by the Czech Republic as a Light multi-role fighter and lead in fighter trainer. The first L159 (two seater) flew August 4th 1997, and the first single seater on […]

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Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II

In 1967, the USAF originated its A-X program for a new CAS (close air support) warplane with anti-armor capability. The A-X was expected to be lethal against main battle tanks and to stay as long […]

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Pilatus PC-6 Porter / Turbo Porter

The Pilatus PC-6 success is due to providing operators with the flexibility of choice or conversion between roles. These include passenger and/or cargo transport, supply and Para dropping, photographic and aerial survey, forward support, agricultural […]

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Northrop B-2A Spirit

The Northrop B-2A “Spirit” flying-wing (Stealth Bomber) is designed to penetrate enemy air defenses and to attack strategic targets, with nuclear bombs and stand-off weapons. Nation origin: United States of America Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Task: […]

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Boeing T-45A Goshawk

The Boeing (former McDonnell Douglas) T-45A Goshawk is the US Navy’s two-seat advanced jet trainer. The aircraft is jointly manufactured by Boeing and BAE Systems. The T-45A was selected to meet the US Navy requirement […]

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British Aerospace Hawk

The British Aerospace Hawk started life as the Hawker-Siddeley P1182 which won the competition for a new advanced trainer for the RAF in 1971. The prototype flew in 1974. The British Aerospace Hawk is a […]

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British Aerospace Harrier

The BAe / MDC AV-8S Harrier was the worlds first useable fixed wing V-STOL and vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Became a success thanks to the powerful Rolls Royce Pegasus engine. The Harrier has proven […]

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CASA C-101 Aviojet

The C101 ” Aviojet ” is the training airplane of the Spanish Air Force. This airplane represents the second generation of basic jet trainers. The initial project of the C-101 goes back to the summer […]