Aircraft Of The World
Aircraft Of The World
The A129 is an Italian two-seat light attack helicopter.
Agusta is an Italian aircraft manufacturer.
The AH-1 is an American two-seat light attack helicopter.
The AH-64 is an American two-seat attack helicopter.
The airbus is a medium-haul commercial airliner. It was developed by an international consortium in the 1970s.
The Antonov AN-12 (cub) is a Soviet paratroop passenger and freight transport aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s. It has a top speed of 482mph and is armed with 2 23mm NR-23 cannons in a powered tail turret.
The Antonov AN-2 is a Soviet biplane developed in 1947 as a stol transporter. It has a top speed of 160mph. It is commonly used as a paratroop trainer.
The AN-22 (Antei) is a Soviet heavy logistic transport aircraft. The AN-22 was developed in the mid 1960s. It has a top speed of 422mph.
The AV-8B is a harrier ground attack aircraft.
The Avro 504 was a biplane developed during 1913. It was used as a light reconnaissance bomber and trainer aircraft.
The Avro-Manchester was a British heavy bomber aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by two 2000hp rollS-vulture engines providing a top speed of 325mph. It was armed with two power operated gun turrets, one in the nose and one on top of the fuselage and a four-gun turret in the tail.
The B-1 is an American strategic bomber and cruise missile carrying aircraft.
BA is an abbreviation for British Aerospace, a British aircraft manufacturer.
The BA 146 is a British short-haul regional airliner.
The BA hawk is a British two seat tandem trainer and light tactical military aircraft.
The BA VC10k is a British flight refuelling tanker aircraft.
The Beechcraft 1900 is an American regional airliner and corporate transport aircraft.
Bell is an American aircraft manufacturer.
The BK 117 is a German and Japanese multi-purpose eight to twelve seater helicopter.
The Bristol Blenheim was a British twin-engined day bomber and long-range fighter aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by two 920hp Bristol mercury xv 9-cylinder engines giving a top speed of 295mph. It was armed with one forward-firing gun in the port wing and one gun in a retractable hydraulic gun turret on top of the fuselage. When used as a fighter the armament was increased by four guns mounted in the nose.
Louis Bleriot made the first crossing of the English channel in an aircraft. The aircraft was his monoplane. The crossing took place on july 25th 1909.
The BO 105l is a German five/six-seat light utility helicopter.
Boeing are an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Boeing 307 was the world's first high-altitude aircraft. A pressurised cabin allowed it to cruise at 23000 feet above turbulence.
The Boeing 737 is an American short-haul commercial airliner.
The Boeing 747 is an American long-haul commercial airliner.
The Boeing 757 is an American short/medium-haul commercial airliner.
The Boeing 767 is an American medium-haul commercial airliner.
The Boeing E-3 (sentry) is an airborne warning and control system aircraft.
The Boeing KC-135R (stratotanker) is an American flight refuelling tanker aircraft.
The Buccaneer is a British strike aircraft. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce RB.168 Spey Turbofans and carries a variety of weapons in a rotating bomb bay. It is capable of near sonic speed flight at sea level.
Cessna are an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Cessna caravan is a light utility transport aircraft.
The CH-53E is an American amphibious assault transport helicopter.
The chinook is a series of transport helicopters characterised by a long body and rotablades at each end.
The CL-601 is a Canadian light corporate transport aircraft.
Concorde is a supersonic airliner.
The Cornu helicopter was the first helicopter to made a successful free flight with a man on board. It was invented by a Frenchman, Paul Cornu in 1907.
The DC-10 is a medium-haul commercial airliner. It is made by McDonnell Douglas of the USA.
The DC-3 was an American 21 passenger transport aircraft of the 1930s. The military version was called the Dakota.
The DC-8 is an American long-haul commercial airliner.
The DC-9 is an American short/medium-haul commercial airliner.
The DH4 was a two-seater daylight bomber used durng the first world war. It first flew in December 1916.
The DO-228 is a German light-regional airliner and utility transport aircraft.
Dornier are a German aircraft manufacturer.
The Dornier DO17 was a German twin engined bomber of the Second World War. It was powered by two bramo 323 engines giving it a top speed of 275mph.
The Dornier DO215 was a German twin-engined bomber aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by two 1150hp Daimler Benz engines giving it a top speed of 312mph.
The entendard is a French anti-ship warfare fighter. It carries a single exocet missile and has a maximum speed of 650mph.
The F-14 is an American two-seat shipboard multi-role fighter aircraft.
The F-15 is an American single-seat air superiority fighter aircraft.
The F-18 is an American single-seat shipboard and shore-based multi-role fighter and attack aircraft.
The F-20 is an American single-seat multi-role fighter aircraft.
Fairchild is an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Fairchild 340 is a joint Swedish and American regional airliner and corporate transport aircraft.
The Fokker D.VII was a single-seater fighter scout aircraft used by the German forces during the first world war.
The fokker DVII was a German biplane fighter aircraft during the first world war. It was famed for it's manoeuvrability.
The G222 is an Italian general-purpose military transport plane. It was developed in 1970.
The Galeb is a Yugoslavian two-seat trainer aircraft.
The Gloster Whittle e28/39 was Britain's first jet aircraft.
The Gotha G Vb was a heavy bomber used by the German army during the first world war.
The Handley Page HP42 was a biplane airliner. It was in use between 1931 and 1940 by imperial airways.
The Handley Page o/400 was a British heavy bomber used during the first world war. It entered service in 1918.
The Harrier is a British VTOL multi-role fighter aircraft.
The Hawker Hart was a biplane. It was developed in 1928. Several versions were manufactured. The standard light bomber, and the demon which was a two-seat fighter, the hardy was designed for general-purpose duties and the hind was a high-powered variation.
The heinkel 178 was a German jet propelled aircraft. It made its first flight in 1939.
The heinkel HEIII was a German twin-engined bomber aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by two 1200hp Junkers jumo engines giving it a top spee d of 274mph.
The hercules is the nickname of the l-100-30.
Hughes are an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Hughes 500e is an American five-seat light utility helicopter.
The Hughes 500md is an American light gunship and multi-role helicopter.
The Hawker Hurricane was a British fighter aircraft of the Second World War. It was armed with 12 machine guns and powered by a single 1030hp Rolls-Royce engine giving it a top speed of 335mph.
The Il-62 is a Soviet long-range passenger jet. It can carry 186 passengers.
The il-76 is a Soviet heavy-duty medium/long-haul military and commercial freighter aircraft.
The il-86 is a Soviet medium-haul commercial airliner.
Imperial airways was formed in 1924 providing flights between Britain and Africa, Australia and north America. In 1939 imperial airways was reorganised into BOAC which in turn developed into BAC and British airways.
The Islander is a Britsh twin-engined light transport plane. It can carry upto 10 passengers. The Islander is manufactured by Britten-Norman Ltd, and is powered by two 260bhp Lycoming o-540 engines giving a speed of 169mph.
The JA 37 is a Swedish single-seat all-weather interceptor fighter aircraft with secondary strike capability. It is made by saab.
The jaguar is a joint British and French single-seat tactical strike fighter aircraft.
The jetstream 31 is a British light corporate transport and regional airliner. It can carry up to 19 passengers.
The jetstream 31ez is an inshore maritime patrol version of the jetstream 31. It is fitted with 360 degree radar and a search light and carries a crew of five.
The Junkers f-13 was a German passenger carrying aircraft. It entered service in 1919 and remained in use until the 1930s.
The Junkers J4-10 was a two-seater low level fighter aircraft. It was the first all-metal aircraft built during the first world war.
The Junkers ju87 (stuka) was a German single-engine dive bomber of the Second World War. It was powered by a 1000hp jumo engine giving it a top speed of 242 mph.
The ka-25 is a Soviet shipboard anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
The ka-32 is a Soviet shipboard anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
The l-100-30 is an American medium/long-range military and commercial freight transport aircraft.
The aero l-29 (maya) is a Czechoslovakian basic trainer aircraft. It has a top speed of 407mph.
The l-39 (albatros) is a Czechoslovakian basic and advanced trainer aircraft. It has a top speed of 466mph. The l-39 was developed in the early 1970s as a replacement for the l-29. The l-39 is unusual in that it can operate from unpaved surfaces.
The lancaster was a four-engined British heavy bomber of the Second World War.
The lebaudy was the first airship. It's maiden flight was on november 12th 1903.
Lockheed is an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Lockheed c-5a is an American military heavy logistics transport plane. It can carry a payload of 100 tons.
The M-21 is a Polish agricultural aircraft.
The magister was a British initial trainer aircraft made by philips and powis during the Second World War. It had a top speed of 142mph.
The Master I was a British advanced trainer aircraft made by philips and powis during the Second World War. It had a top speed of 250mph.
The MB-339a is an Italian tandem two-seat advanced trainer aircraft.
The Messerschmitt ME109E was a German fighter aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by a single 1150hp Daimler-Benz engine giving it a top speed of 354mph.
The Messerschmitt ME109F was a German fighter aircraft of the Second World War. It was powered by a single 1375hp Mercedes-Benz engine giving it a top speed of 370mph. It was armed with a single 20mm cannon in the nose and two machine guns in the nose.
The MI-14 is a Soviet amphibious anti-submarine helicopter.
The MI-17 is a Soviet medium transport helicopter.
The MI-24 is a Soviet assault and anti-armour helicopter.
The MI-26 is a Soviet military and commercial heavy-lift helicopter.
The MI-8 is a Soviet assault transport helicopter.
The MIG are various military aircraft of Soviet origin.
The MIG-23 is a Soviet single-seat air superiority and close air support fighter aircraft.
The MIG-25 is a Soviet single-seat interceptor fighter aircraft.
The MIG-27 is a Soviet single-seat tactical strike and close air support fighter aircraft.
The Montgolfier brothers made a hot air balloon, in which Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Ariandes made the world's first aerial voyage over Paris on november the 21st 1783.
The mosquito was a British all wooden bomber aircraft of the Second World War.
The moth was a British biplane. It was cheap, reliable and easy to fly making it popular with the general public. The RAF used it as a primary trainer aircraft. The moth entered production in 1931 and ended after the Second World War.
The mu-300 is a Japanese light corporate transport aircraft.
The ndn-1 is a British two-seat basic trainer aircraft.
The ndn-6 is a British two-seat agricultural aircraft.
The Nimrod is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
Northrop are an American aircraft manufacturer.
The Nymph is a British single-engined four-seat light aircraft. It is powered by a 115bhp Lycoming 0-235-CIB engine and has a speed of 117mph.
The orao is a joint Yugoslavian and Romanian single-seat close air support fighter aircraft.
The Owlet was a British tricycle trainer aircraft made by General Aircraft during the Second World War. It had a top speed of 125mph.
The Airspeed Oxford was a British trainer aircraft used for training bomber pilots during the Second World War. It was a twin-engined low-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable undercarriage. It had two 375hp Armstrong Siddeley cheetah X engines producing a top speed of 197mph at 8300ft. It had a service ceiling of 23000ft.
The PA-42 is an American light corporate executive transport aircraft made by piper. It is nicknamed cheyenne.
The PA-48 is an American single-seat close air support aircraft.
The PIK-23 is a Finnish two-seat primary trainer and glider tug aircraft.
Percy Pilcher, an Englishman, may be said to have invented the hang glider. During the late 19th century he invented a man launched glider.
Piper is an American aircraft manufacturer.
The R3140 is a French light cabin monoplane aircraft.
The RF-5 is an American single-seat tactical reconnaissance aircraft.
The S-70 is an American tactical transport helicopter. It is nicknamed the black hawk.
Saab are a Swedish aircraft and automobile manufacturer.
The SE5 was a British fighter aircraft used during the first world war.
The seasprite is an American multi-purpose helicopter. It has a maximum speed of 200mph and is often used in anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare when it is armed with 2 mk46 torpedoes.
The sheriff is a British light cabin monoplane and trainer aircraft. It was developed during the early 1980s.
The Shorts 330 is a British regional airliner and commercial freighter aircraft. It is nicknamed the sherpa.
The Shorts 360 is a British regional airliner.
Sikorsky is an American helicopter manufacturer.
The Sikorsky Bolshoi was the first four engined aircraft. It could carry eight passengers. Its first flight was in 1913.
The Sikorsky R-4 was the world's first production helicopter. It entered service in 1942.
Socata is a French aircraft manufacturer.
The Sopwith camel was a British fighter aircraft used during the first world war.
The Spad VII was a single seater fighter aircraft used during the first world war.
The AP68-300 (spartacus) is a light multi-role transport and utility aircraft from italy. It was first developed in 1978 and entered service in 1983.
The Vickers-Armstrong spitfire was a British fighter aircraft of the Second World War. The MK I was armed with 4 machine guns in each wing. The MK II and MK V were armed with 2 20mm cannons and 4 machine guns. It had a top speed of about 400mph.
The SU-17 is a Soviet single-seat attack and counterair aircraft.
The Sukhoi SU-19 (fencer) is a Soviet two-seat multi-role combat aircraft. It has a top speed of mach 2.5. It is armed with a 23mm gsh-23 twin-barrel cannon and can carry air-to-ground or air-to-air missiles.
The Sukhoi SU-20 is a Soviet single-seat attack and close-support aircraft. It has a top speed of mach 2.7. It is armed with 2 30mm NR-30 cannons one in each wing root and often carries AS-7 air-to-surface missiles.
The SU-24 is a Soviet deep penetration interdictor and strike aircraft.
The SU-25 is a Soviet single-seat close air support aircraft.
Sukhoi is a Soviet aircraft manufacturer.
The T-1040 is an American light regional airliner.
The T-34c is an American tandem two-seat primary trainer aircraft. It was developed during the 1970s.
The T67 is a British two-seat primary trainer aircraft.
The TB 30 is a French two-seat primary trainer aircraft.
The TB-20 is a French light cabin monoplane aircraft.
The Tiger Moth was a British biplane made by De Haviland. It had a top speed of 109mph.
Tomcat is the nickname of the F-14.
The Tornado is a British two-seat interceptor fighter aircraft.
The TR-1 is an American single-seat high-altitude tactical reconnaissance aircraft.
The Tupolev TU-16 is a Soviet strategic bomber. It has a top speed of 587mph. It is armed with 6 23mm NR-23 cannons in a radar-directed manned tail-turret and remotely-aimed upper dorsal and rear ventral barbettes. The TU-16 entered service in 1954.
The Tupolev is a Soviet medium-range strategic bomber and maritime strike/reconnaisance aircraft.
The VC10 is a British passenger jet airliner. It carries 163 passengers and has a top speed of mach 0.86.
The Viscount is a British passenger airliner. It carries 73 passengers and a crew of 3. It has a range of 1725 miles and a top cruising speed of 357mph.
VTOL is an abbreviation for vertical take off and landing. It is used with aircraft which can take-off and land with out a runway.
The Vulcan is a British four-jet medium bomber. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Bristol Olympus 301 turbojets giving it a speed of Mach 0.94.
The Vickers Wellington was a series of British twin-engined long-range night bomber of the Second World War. The mark I was powered by two 1000hp Bristol pegasus XVIII radial engines giving a top speed of 250mph. Later models had a slightly higher top speed. It was armed with hydraulic gun turrets in the nose and tail. Some models also had a hydraulic gun turret amidships beneath the fuselage. It carried 9 500lb bombs in 3 bays.
The Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley IV was a British twin-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was powered by two 1030hp Rolls-Royce merlin IV 12-cylinder engines giving it a top speed of 245mph. It was armed with a powered operated single gun turret in the nose and a four-gun turret in the tail.
The Wright flyer was the aircraft invented by the Wright brothers. On december 17th 1903 it made the first sustained flight by a man-carrying heavier-than-air machine.
The Y-10 is a Chinese medium-haul commercial transport aircraft.
The YAK-36mp is a Soviet shipboard VTOL air defence and strike fighter aircraft.