The Saab 39 will act as Sweden’s first class jet fighter.
The Gripen is arguably the first fourth-generation fighter to enter service. Continue reading “Saab 39 Gripen”
Category: Global Aircrafts
Tu-22 Blinder
The Tu-22 was Russia’s first successful attempt at fielding a supersonic bomber. Continue reading “Tu-22 Blinder”
A-3 Skywarrior
The Skywarrior was the largest aircraft to routinely operate from an aircraft carrier. Continue reading “A-3 Skywarrior”
B-1b Lancer
The B-1B holds several world records for speed, payload and distance. Continue reading “B-1b Lancer”
CH-54 Skycrane
The CH-54 was used in aircraft recovery operations when loads were too heavy for the CH-47 Chinook.
The Skycrane could be rigged to drop the 10,000 lb cratering bomb. Continue reading “CH-54 Skycrane”
Il-18 Coot
The il-18 has been adopted for a variety of military roles and has played a significant part in the USSR’s air services. Continue reading “Il-18 Coot”
P-61 Black Widow
The P-61 was the largest and heaviest fighter aircraft to serve with the USAAF in WWII.
The P-61 was the first US aircraft specifically designed for night fighting. Continue reading “P-61 Black Widow”
T-37 Tweet
No known major achievements Continue reading “T-37 Tweet”
B-26 Marauder
The B-26 had the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber in WWII.
The Marauder was the only Army bomber to drop torpedoes
Many Marauder variants are still in use in Canada for forest fire control. Continue reading “B-26 Marauder”
C-133 Cargomaster
The C-133 was the largest turboprop transport to be accepted by the USAF.
Two Cargomasters set transatlantic speed records for transport aircraft on their first trip to Europe. Continue reading “C-133 Cargomaster”