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Gorges Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield, which is located near the commune of Gorges in the Manche region of northern France . Gorges Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-26 Picardie Region, France Gorges Airfield Gorges Airfield (France) Coordinates 49°14′38″N 001°24′36″W
Advanced Landing Grounds ( ALGs ) were temporary advance airfields constructed by the Allies during World War II during the liberation of Europe. They were built in the UK prior to the invasion and thereafter in northwest Europe from 6 June 1944 to V-E Day , 7 May 1945. It has been suggested that th
#3 RAF Upottery
RAF Upottery (also known as Smeatharpe) is a former World War II airfield in East Devon , England . The airfield is located near the village of Upottery , approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of the town of Honiton . RAF Upottery USAAF Station AAF-462 Located Near Honiton , Devon , Engla
Reid–Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County ( IATA : RHV , ICAO : KRHV , FAA LID : RHV ) is in the eastern part of San Jose , [1] in Santa Clara County , California , United States. It is owned by Santa Clara County and is near the Evergreen district of San Jose where aviation pioneer John J. Montgo
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (colloquially Mascot Airport , Kingsford Smith Airport , or Sydney Airport ; IATA : SYD , ICAO : YSSY ; ASX : SYD ) is an international airport in Sydney , Australia, located 8 km (5 mi) south of the Sydney central business district , in the suburb of Mascot . Th
#6 Syamsudin Noor International Airport
Syamsudin Noor International Airport ( Indonesian : Bandar Udara Internasional Syamsudin Noor ) ( IATA : BDJ , ICAO : WAOO ) is an international airport serving Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan of Indonesia . [5] It is located in the district of Landasan Ulin, 5 kilometres west of Banjarbaru , capita
Ie Shima Auxiliary Airfield ( 伊江島補助飛行場 , Iejima Hojo Hikōjō ) is a training facility, managed by the United States Marine Corps and a former World War II airfield complex on Ie Shima , an island located off the northwest coast of Okinawa Island in the East China Sea . The airfield as such was inacti
Tonopah Test Range Airport ( IATA : XSD , ICAO : KTNX , FAA LID : TNX ) , [2] [3] [4] at the Tonopah Test Range (Senior Trend project site PS-66 ) [5] is 27 NM (50 km; 31 mi) southeast of Tonopah , Nevada and 140 mi (230 km) northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada . It is a major airfield with a 12
#9 Port Moresby Airfield Complex
The Port Moresby Airfield Complex was a World War II military airfield complex, built near Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea . It was used during the Battle of New Guinea as a base of Allied air operations primarily in 1942 and early 1943. It later became a support base as the ba
#10 Diu Airport
Diu Airport ( IATA : DIU , ICAO : VA1P ) [1] is a civilian aerodrome located at Diu in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu , India. Besides Diu, it also serves the neighbouring areas of Gujarat , including Veraval and Jafrabad . It is only airport in the union territory w
#11 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport ( IATA : AZA , ICAO : KIWA , FAA LID : IWA ) , formerly Williams Gateway Airport (1994–2008) and Williams Air Force Base (1948–1993), is an international airport in the southeastern area of Mesa, Arizona , 20 miles (17 nmi; 32 km) southeast of Phoenix , in Maricopa C
#12 Saufley Field
Saufley Field ( IATA : NUN , ICAO : KNUN , FAA LID : NUN ) is a military airport and support facility located in unincorporated Escambia County , Florida , United States , [2] five nautical miles (9 km) west of the central business district of Pensacola . [1] This article may require cleanup to me
Royal Canadian Air Force Station Jarvis was a Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) station located near Jarvis, Ontario . The station was home to No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School and is usually known by that name. [note 1] Bombing and Gunnery schools trained Air Gunners, W
Royal Air Force Akeman Street or more simply RAF Akeman Street is a former Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground located 2 miles (3.2 km) north east of Minster Lovell , Oxfordshire , England . It was named after the Roman road which crosses the airfield. Former RAF Relief Landing Ground in Oxfords
#15 Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport ( IATA : LAX , ICAO : KLAX , FAA LID : LAX ) , commonly referred to as LAX (with each letter pronounced individually), is the largest and busiest international airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding metropolitan area . LAX is located in the Westchester neig
#16 Clark International Airport
Clark International Airport ( Kapampangan : Pangyatung Sulapawan ning Clark ; Filipino : Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Clark ; IATA : CRK , ICAO : RPLC ), known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport from 2003 to 2012, is an international airport covering portions of the cities of Angeles and Mabala
#17 Lympne Airport
Lympne Airport / ˈ l ɪ m / , was a military and later civil airfield ( IATA : LYM , ICAO : EGMK ) , at Lympne , Kent , United Kingdom , which operated from 1916 to 1984. During the First World War RFC Lympne was originally an acceptance point for aircraft being delivered to, and returning from, Fran
DuBois Regional Airport ( IATA : DUJ [2] , ICAO : KDUJ , FAA LID : DUJ ) , formerly DuBois–Jefferson County Airport , is in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania , [1] eight miles northwest of DuBois , [1] a city in Clearfield County . The airport is in Washington Township . It is owned and operated by the
#19 RAF Aboukir
Royal Air Force Aboukir or more simply RAF Aboukir is a former Royal Air Force base located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) northwest of Kafr El-Dawar and 7.2 miles (11.6 km) east of Alexandria , Egypt . Between 1916 and 1947 a number of units and squadrons were based there, including the central depot for
#20 Hesperia Airport
Hesperia Airport , ( FAA LID : L26 ) is a public-use and privately owned airport located three nm south of the central business district of Hesperia , California , United States. [1] Silverwood Aviation INC is the owner of the airport. The national plan of integrated airport system classified it as
#1 Seawind International Seawind
The Seawind is a family of composite , four-seat, amphibian airplanes that all feature a single tail-mounted engine. They have been produced as kits and were at one time under development to be sold as completed aircraft. Seawind Seawind landing Role Amphibian Type of aircraft Manufacturer Seawind L
The Canadair CL-415 ( Super Scooper , [2] later Bombardier 415 ) and the De Havilland Canada DHC-515 are a series of amphibious aircraft built originally by Canadair and subsequently by Bombardier and Viking Air , and De Havilland Canada . The CL-415 is based on the Canadair CL-215 and is designed s
The RV-1 is a Stits Playboy that was constructed with modifications by Richard VanGrunsven . The aircraft was the first of a series of Van's aircraft that became the most popular homebuilt aircraft produced. RV-1 Role Homebuilt aircraft Type of aircraft National origin United States Designer Richard
The Caproni Ca.135 was an Italian medium bomber designed in Bergamo in Italy by Cesare Pallavicino. It flew for the first time in 1935, and entered service with the Peruvian Air Force in 1937, and with the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) in January 1938. [ citation needed ] Caproni Ca.13
The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an American all-weather, twin-engined interceptor aircraft built during the 1950s, the first jet-powered aircraft designed for that role from the outset to enter service. [1] Though its straight wings limited its performance, it was among the first United States Air Fo
#6 Embraer R-99
The Embraer R-99 is the Brazilian Air Force military designation of the EMB-145-RS. It is an aircraft based on the ERJ 145 civil regional jet . The R-99 series are equipped with Rolls-Royce AE1 3007 turbofan engines. The military versions provide 20% more thrust than the civil version. [1] The first
#7 Douglas O-2
The Douglas O-2 was a 1920s American observation aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company . O-2 Role Observation plane Type of aircraft Manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company Primary user United States Army Air Corps Produced 1924 Variants Douglas O-38 Douglas XA-2 Douglas M-1
The Fairey Gannet is a carrier-borne aircraft that was designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer the Fairey Aviation Company . It was developed for the Royal Navy , being the first fixed-wing aircraft to combine both the search and strike portions of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ope
The Northrop Delta was an American single-engined passenger transport aircraft of the 1930s. Closely related to Northrop's Gamma mail plane , 13 were produced by the Northrop Corporation, followed by 19 aircraft built under license by Canadian Vickers Limited . Delta Role Transport aircraft Type of
#10 Harbin Y-12
The Harbin Y-12 ( Chinese : 运-12 ; pinyin : Yùn-12 ) is a high wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG). Utility transport aircraft Y-12 Harbin Y-12 II of the Iranian IRGC Role Twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft Type of aircraft National origin C
Aluminum Overcast , B-17G-105-VE, s/n 44-85740, civil registration N5017N , is one of only nine presently airworthy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 48 complete surviving airframes in existence. It never saw combat, and it escaped the fate of many aircraft that were scrapped after World War II .
#12 Nordflug FB 1
The Nordflug FB 1 was a small, parasol wing flying boat with two seats in tandem, sponsons for stability on the water and a low-powered, wing mounted engine. Nordflug FB 1 Role Two seat flying boat for sport and training Type of aircraft National origin Germany Manufacturer Norddeutschen Flugzeugewe
The Fokker F27 Friendship is a turboprop airliner developed and manufactured by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker . It is the most numerous post-war aircraft manufactured in the Netherlands; the F27 was also one of the most successful European airliners of its era. Regional airliner by Fokker F
#14 Tupolev Tu-22M
The Tupolev Tu-22M ( Russian : Туполев Ту-22М ; NATO reporting name : Backfire ) is a supersonic , variable-sweep wing , long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1960s. According to some sources, the bomber was believed to be designated Tu-26 at o
The Bristol Type 175 Britannia is a retired British medium-to-long-range airliner built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1952 to fly across the Commonwealth . During development two prototypes were lost and the turboprop engines proved susceptible to inlet icing , which delayed entry into service
#16 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.1
The S.E.1 ( S antos E xperimental ) was an experimental aircraft built at the Army Balloon Factory at Farnborough (later the Royal Aircraft Factory ) in 1911. Its place in aviation history is mainly that it was the first in the series of Royal Aircraft Factory designs - several of which played an im
#17 Sukhoi Su-27
The Sukhoi Su-27 ( Russian : Сухой Су-27 ; NATO reporting name : Flanker ) is a Soviet -origin twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi . It was intended as a direct competitor for fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle ,
The North American Sabreliner , later sold as the Rockwell Sabreliner , is an American mid-sized business jet developed by North American Aviation . It was offered to the United States Air Force (USAF) in response to its Utility Trainer Experimental (UTX) program. It was named "Sabreliner" due to th
#19 Tupolev Tu-104
The Tupolev Tu-104 ( NATO reporting name : Camel ) is a retired twinjet , medium-range, narrow-body turbojet -powered Soviet airliner . It was the second to enter regular service, behind the British de Havilland Comet , and was the only jetliner operating in the world from 1956 to 1958, when the Bri
The Embraer EMB 312 Tucano (English: Toucan ) is a low-wing , tandem -seat, single- turboprop , basic trainer with counter-insurgency capability that was developed in Brazil . The Brazilian Air Force sponsored the EMB-312 project at the end of 1978. Design and development work began in 1979 on a low
USS Saipan (LHA-2) was a Tarawa -class amphibious assault ship , the second United States Navy ship named in honor of the World War II Battle of Saipan . Commissioned in 1977, the ship saw service until 2007 when she was decommissioned . In 2009 the ship was sold for scrapping . For other ships with
I-401 ( 伊号第四百一潜水艦 , I-gō-dai yon-hyaku-ichi-sensuikan ) was an Imperial Japanese Navy Sentoku -type (or I-400 -class) submarine commissioned in 1945 for service in World War II . Capable of carrying three two-seat Aichi M6A 1 "Seiran" (Mountain Haze) float -equipped torpedo bombers , the Sentoku -cl
USS Corregidor (AVG/ACV/CVE/CVU-58) was the fourth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built to serve the United States Navy during World War II . Launched in May 1943, and commissioned the following August, she was originally named for Anguilla Bay, in Maurelle Island , in the Alexander Arch
#4 List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft . In the United States Navy , these consist of ships commissioned with hull classification symbols CV (aircraft carrier), CVA (attack aircraft carrier), CVB (large aircraft carrier), CVL (light aircraft carrier), CVN (air
#5 German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin
The German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin was the lead ship in a class of two carriers of the same name ordered by the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany . She was the only aircraft carrier launched by Germany and represented part of the Kriegsmarine ' s attempt to create a well-balanced oceangoing fleet,
USS Kwajalein (CVE-98) was the forty-fourth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after the Battle of Kwajalein , in which American forces captured Kwajalein Atoll . The ship was launched in May 1944, commissioned in June, and
USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) , nicknamed " The Blue Ghost ", is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy . Originally intended to be named Cabot , the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently-lost USS
USS Williamson (DD-244/AVP-15/AVD-2/APD-27) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Commander William Price Williamson . Tender of the United States Navy History United States Namesake William Price Williamson Builder New York Shipbuilding Lai
#9 Japanese seaplane tender Akitsushima
Akitsushima ( 秋津洲 ) was a seaplane tender of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), serving during World War II from 1942 until being sunk in September 1944. Ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Akitsushima . Akitsushima on 18 April 1942 History Empire
USS Makin Island (CVE-93) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named for the 1942 Makin raid , an early diversionary raid designed to distract from the Guadalcanal campaign and the Tulagi campaign . Launched in April 1944, and commissioned in May, she served in s
HMS Queen Elizabeth is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers and the Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy . Capable of carrying 60 aircraft including fixed wing, rotary wing and autonomous vehicles, [18] she is named in honour of the first HMS Queen Elizabeth , a World War I
HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier [note 1] to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships i
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11) , also known as The Fighting "I" , is one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . She is the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific T
#14 USS Kitkun Bay
USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) was the seventeenth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carrier built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was launched in November 1943, and transferred to the Navy and commissioned in December. She served in the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign , the Battle
#15 Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō
Ryūjō ( Japanese : 龍驤 "Prancing Dragon") was a light aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the early 1930s. Small and lightly built in an attempt to exploit a loophole in the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, she proved to be top-heavy and only marginally stable and was b
#16 Timeline for aircraft carrier service
Aircraft carriers have their origins during the days of World War I . The earliest experiments consisted of fitting temporary "flying off" platforms to the gun turrets of the warships of several nations, notably the United States and the United Kingdom. The first ship to be modified with a permanent
#17 USS Lunga Point
USS Lunga Point (CVE-94) , originally named Alazon Bay , was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named for Lunga Point on the northern coast of Guadalcanal , the site of a naval battle during World War II . The ship notably participated in support of the landings on
#18 Shōkaku-class aircraft carrier
The Shōkaku class ( 翔鶴型 , Shōkaku-gata ) consisted of two aircraft carriers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the late 1930s. Completed shortly before the start of the Pacific War in 1941, the Shōkaku and Zuikaku were called "arguably the best aircraft carriers in the world" when built.
#19 Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier
The Queen Elizabeth class is a class of two aircraft carriers of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy which are the central components of the UK Carrier Strike Group . [13] The lead ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth , was named on 4 July 2014, [14] in honour of Elizabeth I . [15] She was commissioned on 7 Dece
#20 List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Naval historians such as Evan Mawdsley , Richard Overy , and Craig Symonds concluded that World War II's decisive victories on land could not have been won without decisive victories at sea. [1] [2] [3] Naval battles to keep shipping lanes open for combatant's movement of troops, guns, ammunition, t
West Caribbean Airways S.A. (abbreviated as WCA ) was a commercial airline founded in December 1998 with its headquarters at Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín , Colombia [1] after moving there from San Andres Island in 2001. It began operating in Novebmer 1999 and ceased operations in September 2005
AirTran Airways (stylized as ɑir Tran ) was an American low-cost airline that was originally headquartered in Orlando, Florida , and ceased operation following its acquisition by Southwest Airlines . American low-cost airline from 1993 to 2014 "AirTran" redirects here. For other uses, see AirTran (d
South African Airways ( SAA ) is the flag carrier airline of South Africa . [4] Founded in 1934, the airline is headquartered in Airways Park at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and operated a hub-and-spoke network, serving ten destinations in Africa. [1] The carrier joined Star All
Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A. ( Acronym : AIRES , lit. airs ), d/b/a LATAM Airlines Colombia , and formerly known as LAN Colombia , is a Colombian airline . It is the second-largest air carrier in Colombia. It operates scheduled regional domestic passenger services, as well as a domestic car
Britannia Airways was a charter airline based in the UK. It was founded in 1961 as Euravia and became the world's largest holiday airline. Britannia's main bases were at London Gatwick , London Stansted , London Luton , Cardiff , Bristol , East Midlands , Birmingham , Manchester , Newcastle , Leeds
#6 AirAsia Zest
Zest Airways, Inc. , operated as AirAsia Zest (formerly Asian Spirit and Zest Air ), was a low-cost airline based at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay , Metro Manila in the Philippines . It operated scheduled domestic and international tourist services, mainly feeder services linking M
Sunny Airways Co., Ltd. operating as Sunny Airways , was a short-lived leisure charter airline based in Bangkok, Thailand . Sunny Airways acquired a single Boeing 767-200ER. [1] It began flights in September 2011 and ceased operations in early 2012. This article relies too much on references to prim
#8 Virgin Australia Airlines (NZ)
Virgin Australia Airlines (NZ) Limited formerly Pacific Blue Airlines (NZ) Limited , [1] was an airline based in New Zealand . It was established as the New Zealand subsidiary of Australian airline Virgin Blue (now Virgin Australia ). It was a fully owned subsidiary of Virgin Australia Holdings . It
Southwest Airlines Co. , typically referred to as Southwest , is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier . [3] It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas , and has scheduled service to 121 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. [4] As
#10 Puma Air
Puma Air (Puma Linhas Aéreas) was a Brazilian airline founded in 2002. In August 2011 it ceased operations. Puma Air IATA ICAO Callsign Z4 PLY PUMA BRASIL Founded 2002 Ceased operations 2011 Fleet size 1 Parent company Angola Air Services Headquarters Belém , Brazil Key people Gleison Gamboni de Sou
#11 Braniff International Airways
Braniff Airways, Inc. , operating as Braniff International Airways from 1948 until 1965, and then Braniff International from 1965 until air operations ceased, is an American airline that once flew air carrier operations and conducted other travel related businesses from 1928 until 1982 and continues
Railway Air Services ( RAS ) was a British airline formed in March 1934 by the big four railway companies ( Great Western Railway , London Midland & Scottish , London & North Eastern and Southern Railway ) and Imperial Airways . The airline was a domestic airline operating routes within the United K
#13 El Al
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. ( TASE : ELAL , Hebrew : אל על נתיבי אויר לישראל בע״מ ), [3] trading as El Al (Hebrew: אל על , "Upwards", "To the Skies" or "Skywards", stylized as EL על AL אל ; Arabic : إل-عال ), is the flag carrier of Israel . [4] [5] Since its inaugural flight from Geneva to Te
#14 XiamenAir
XiamenAir , also known as Xiamen Airlines , [4] is a Chinese passenger airline based in Xiamen , Fujian Province . [5] The airline operates scheduled passenger flights out of Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and, to a lesser extent, Beijing Daxing International Airport , Fuzhou Changle Internation
Vildanden AS ("The Wild Duck") was a virtual , regional airline based at Skien Airport, Geiteryggen in Norway , where it was the only airline. With operations starting in 2005, it flew to Bergen , Trondheim and Stavanger using a Jetstream 32 and an ATR 42 , which is wet leased from Danish Air Transp
#16 Viabras
Viação Aérea Brasil S/A commonly known by its acronym Viabras was a Brazilian airline founded in 1946. In 1953 it was sold to Transportes Aéreos Nacional . Brazilian airline Viação Aérea Brasil Founded 1946 Commenced operations 1947 Ceased operations 1953 Key people Alberto Murtinho Haroldo Aguinaga
#17 Aviair
Aviair Pty Ltd, [1] previously known as Slingair Heliwork , [2] is an airline and air charter company [3] based in Kununurra , Western Australia . [4] It operates air charter services and regular passenger services. Its main bases are Kununurra Airport , Broome International Airport and Karratha Air
#18 Concorde aircraft histories
Twenty Concorde aircraft were built, six for development and 14 for commercial service. Two prototypes Two pre-production aircraft Two development aircraft 14 production aircraft Wikimedia list article This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2013 ) Concorde British Airways C
Firefly is a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines that offers flights within Malaysia , as well as to Indonesia , Singapore , and Thailand . [1] Firefly operates from its main hub at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and from its secondary hub at Penang International Airport . The
#20 ABX Air
ABX Air, Inc. , formerly Airborne Express , is a cargo airline headquartered at Wilmington Air Park near the City of Wilmington , Ohio , USA. [4] ABX Air operates scheduled, ad hoc charter and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) freight services. It also provides flight support services
The Goodyear Aircraft Company of Akron, Ohio built the M-class blimp for the US Navy as the follow-on to the K-class anti-submarine warfare blimp used during World War II. It was a significantly larger airship , 50% larger than its predecessor. Four airships, designated M-1 through M-4, were deliver
Airship development in the United Kingdom lagged behind that of Germany and France. The first British designed and built airship was constructed by Stanley Spencer , and on 22 September 1902 was flown 30 miles (48 km) from Crystal Palace, London to Ruislip , carrying an advertisement for baby food
The British R.23X class of rigid airships were developed during World War I using the experiences gained from the 23 class , but only two of the planned four R.23X class were built: R.27 and R.29 . Both were completed mid-1918, but just two-and-a-half months after entering service R.27 was destroyed
#4 L-8
L-8 , later renamed America and popularly known as the " Ghost Blimp ", was a United States Navy L-class airship whose crew disappeared over the Pacific Ocean on August 16, 1942. At 11:15 a.m., several hours after the airship lifted off from Treasure Island , San Francisco , California , L-8 reappea
Double Eagle II , piloted by Ben Abruzzo , Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman , became the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it landed 17 August 1978 in Miserey near Paris , 137 hours 6 minutes after leaving Presque Isle , Maine . [1] First balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean This article
The SSZ (Sea Scout Zero) non-rigid airships or "blimps" were developed in United Kingdom during World War I from the earlier SS ("Sea Scout") class. The main role of these craft was to escort convoys and scout or search for German U-boats . A secondary purpose was to detect and destroy mines. [1] SS
The following is a partial list of airship accidents . This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( July 2013 ) This transport-related list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( October 2021 ) This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July
The 81st Training Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force and the host wing at Keesler Air Force Base , Mississippi. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force's largest Technical Training Group and trains more than 40,000 students annually. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communic
#2 No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group is a group within the Royal Air Force , currently based at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar . Expeditionary group of the Royal Air Force No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group Group badge Active 1 April 1943 ( 1943-04-01 ) – 21 April 1946 ( 1946-04-21 ) 9 July 1952
The 25th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . For subsequent history and lineage, see 25th Space Range Squadron . 25th Aero Squadron Austin -built 25th Aero Squadron British S.E.5a, British s/n F8005, with 200 hp Wolseley Viper
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
#5 No. 6 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)
No. 6 Squadron , nicknamed the Antelopes , is a transport squadron of the Pakistan Air Force . It is the PAF's oldest squadron which is currently based at Nur Khan Air Base and operates the C-130 & CN-235 transport aircraft. [1] [2] [3] [4] This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or
The 131st Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing located at Barnes Air National Guard Base , Westfield, Massachusetts . The 131st is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle . Unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, US 131st Fighter Squadron 131st Fighter
The 190th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing located at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base , Boise, Idaho. The 190th is equipped with the A-10 Thunderbolt II . The 190th Fighter Squadron is known as the "Skull Bangers" 190th Fighter Squadron 190th FS A-10A
#8 324th Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force 's 324th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam , Hawaii. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 324th Intelligence Squadron A squadron airmen participates in a memorial service with ot
No. 183 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a fighter-bomber unit in World War II . Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 183 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF Active 1 November 1942 – 15 November 1945 Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Nickname(s) Gold
No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force squadron, active in the sea-patrol, fighter and bomber roles during its existence. It was one of the top scoring fighter squadrons of the RAF in World War II. [2] No. 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron RAF Spitfires 249 Sqn at RAF Ta Kali 1942 Active 18
The 23rd Fighter Group (23 FG) is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 23rd Wing and stationed at Moody Air Force Base , Georgia. For the "23rd Fighter Group" that existed from 1997 to 2006, see 23rd Wing . 23rd Fighter Group 23rd Fighter Group A-10C Thunderbolt II attached to the 3
VA-55 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy . It was established as Torpedo Squadron VT-5 on 15 February 1943, redesignated VA-6A on 15 November 1946, and finally designated VA-55 on 16 August 1948. The squadron was disestablished on 12 December 1975. It was the first squadron to be designated VA-
The 104th Fighter Wing (104 FW) is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard , stationed at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (Barnes Air National Guard Base), Westfield, Massachusetts. When activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . 104
#14 88th Fighter Training Squadron
The 88th Fighter Training Squadron is part of the 80th Flying Training Wing based at Sheppard Air Force Base , Texas. It operates Northrop T-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training. 88th Fighter Training Squadron Squadron Northrop T-38 Talon Active 1942–1945; 1973-present Country United State
The 354th Fighter Squadron ( 354 FS ) is part of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona . It operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions. US Air Force unit 354th Fighter Squadron An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 354th Fighter Squadron [1] Active
The 354th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . Not to be confused with the United States Air Force 354th Fighter Squadron . 354th Aero Squadron A Dayton-Wright DH-4 of the 354th Aero Squadron flying over the front line trenches
No. 529 Squadron RAF was a radar calibration unit of the Royal Air Force during World War II . The unit had the distinction to be the only RAF unit to fly autogyros and helicopters operationally during World War II. No. 529 Squadron RAF Active 15 June 1943 – 20 October 1945 Country United Kingdom Br
#18 List of United States Air Force air control squadrons
A United States Air Force air control squadron is a group assigned to provide combat air control services in the form of radar , surveillance identification, weapons control, Battle Management and theater communications data link to the forces or area it is assigned to. This list contains squadrons
#19 24th Special Operations Wing
The 24th Special Operations Wing ( Air Force Special Tactics ) is a United States Air Force active-duty wing that was activated on 12 June 2012. [3] Its headquarters is at Hurlburt Field , Florida and it has component groups located in North Carolina , Georgia and Washington . It is the third specia
#20 322d Tactical Airlift Wing
The 322d Tactical Airlift Wing is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force 322d Tactical Airlift Wing C-130 at Rhein Main Air Base Active 1970–1975 Country United States Branch United States Air Force Role Airlift Insignia Emblem used by the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [note 1] Emblem auth
Tore Ragnar Gullstrand , born 16 August, 1921 in Karlstad , died 2002 in Linköping , was a Swedish business leader in the aviation industry and researcher in aeronautics . He was the son of Ragnar Gullstrand. [1] Swedish business leader Gullstrand was chief engineer (the manager) by Saab AB , Linköp
In aviation, a brownout (or brown-out ) is an in-flight visibility restriction due to dust or sand in the air. [1] In a brownout, the pilot cannot see nearby objects which provide the outside visual references necessary to control the aircraft near the ground. [2] This can cause spatial disorientati
#3 Ornithopter
An ornithopter (from Greek ornis, ornith- "bird" and pteron "wing") is an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings . Designers sought to imitate the flapping-wing flight of birds, bats , and insects . Though machines may differ in form, they are usually built on the same scale as flying animals. La
A forward-swept wing is an aircraft wing configuration in which the quarter-chord line of the wing has a forward sweep. Typically, the leading edge also sweeps forward. Aircraft wing configuration This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . ( L
#1 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1911
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Judith Love Cohen (August 16, 1933 – July 25, 2016) [1] was an American aerospace engineer . Cohen worked as an electrical engineer on the Minuteman missile , the science ground station for the Hubble Space Telescope , the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite , and the Apollo Space Program . [2] After
Lieutenant Colonel John Cyril Porte , CMG , FRAeS (26 February 1884 – 22 October 1919) was a British flying boat pioneer associated with the First World War Seaplane Experimental Station at Felixstowe . [3] British aviator John Cyril Porte Porte on 22 June 1914, day of the naming ceremony for Wanama
#4 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1913
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
#5 Constantin Cantacuzino (aviator)
Constantin Cantacuzino (nicknamed Bâzu ; 11 November 1905 – 26 May 1958) was a Romanian aviator, the leading World War II fighter ace of his country, as well as a member of the Cantacuzino family . Romanian aviator This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but
Major George Herbert "Lucky Breeze" Scott , CBE , AFC , [1] (25 May 1888 – 5 October 1930) was a British airship pilot and engineer. After serving in the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force during World War I , Scott went on to command the airship R34 on its return Atlantic crossing in 1919,
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer , and the first person to walk on the Moon . He was also a naval aviator , test pilot , and university professor. American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012) For other uses, see Neil A
#8 Thor Solberg
Thor Solberg (March 28, 1893 – February 26, 1967) was a Norwegian-born aviation pioneer who made the first successful flight from the United States of America to Norway in 1935. [1] [2] He made the journey, which started in New York City, in an open-cockpit single-engine aircraft with no landing ins
Glidden Doman (January 28, 1921 – June 6, 2016) was an American aeronautical engineer and pioneer in helicopters and modern wind turbines. [1] He founded one of America's original six helicopter companies (Doman Helicopters, Inc.) after making major contributions to the use of Sikorsky helicopters d
#10 Tryggve Gran
Jens Tryggve Herman Gran MC (20 January 1888 – 8 January 1980) was a Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author. [3] Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author Tryggve Gran Tryggve Gran around 1912-1913 Born ( 1888-01-20 ) 20 January 1888 [1] Bergen , Norway Died 8 January 1980 (1980-01-08) (age
#11 Stuart Roosa
Stuart Allen Roosa (August 16, 1933 – December 12, 1994) was an American aeronautical engineer , smokejumper , United States Air Force pilot , test pilot , and NASA astronaut , who was the Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 14 mission. The mission lasted from January 31 to February 9, 1971, and was
#12 Arthur Chin
Arthur Tien Chin ( Chinese : 陳瑞鈿 ; pinyin : Chén Ruìdiàn , Cantonese : Chan Sui-Tin; October 23, 1913 – September 3, 1997) was a pilot from the United States who participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War . Chin was compelled to defend his father's homeland when Japan invaded China . [3] He was pa
#13 Wally Funk
Mary Wallace Funk (born February 1, 1939) is an American aviator , commercial astronaut , [1] [2] and Goodwill Ambassador . She was the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board , the first female civilian flight instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma , and the fir
#14 Carlo Del Prete
Carlo Del Prete (21 August 1897 – 16 August 1928) was a pioneer aviator from Italy . Italian aviator Carlo Del Prete Born ( 1897-08-21 ) 21 August 1897 Lucca , Italy Died 16 August 1928 (1928-08-16) (aged 30) Brazil Buried Italy Allegiance Kingdom of Italy Service/ branch Regia Marina (? -1923
#15 Otto Lilienthal
Karl Wilhelm Otto Lilienthal (23 May 1848 – 10 August 1896) was a German pioneer of aviation who became known as the "flying man". [2] He was the first person to make well-documented, repeated, successful flights with gliders , [3] therefore making the idea of " heavier than air " a reality. Newspap
#16 Allan Lockheed
Allan Haines Lockheed ( né Allan Haines Loughead ; January 20, 1889 – May 26, 1969) was an American aviation engineer and business man. He formed the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company along with his brother, Malcolm Loughead , that became Lockheed Corporation . [1] American aviation engineer and industri
#17 Roger Wolfe Kahn
Roger Wolfe Kahn (October 19, 1907 – July 12, 1962) was an American jazz and popular musician, composer , bandleader (Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra) and an aviator . Roger Wolfe Kahn -- A Victor Artist American composer Roger Wolfe Kahn Kahn circa 1925 Background information Birth name Roger Wo
#18 List of pilots with foreign Aviator's Certificates accredited by the Royal Aero Club 1910–14
The world governing body for air sports and aeronautics and astronautics world records, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), was founded on 14 October 1905. The Royal Aero Club is the authority which administers the above activities for the United Kingdom. With effect from 1 March 1910,
The Lycoming O-233 is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine that was built by Lycoming Engines between 1940 and 1944. [1] Four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed piston engine This article is about the 1940 carbureted aircraft engine. For the 2008 fuel-inje
The Safran Ardiden is a 1,400–2,000 hp (1,000–1,500 kW) turboshaft designed and produced by Safran Helicopter Engines for 5–8 t (11,000–18,000 lb) single and twin-engine helicopters . Launched in 2003 as a more powerful TM 333 , it first ran in 2005 and was introduced in 2007. The Ardiden 1
The Continental IO-550 engine is a large family of fuel injected six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled aircraft engines that were developed for use in light aircraft by Teledyne Continental Motors . The first IO-550 was delivered in 1983 and the type remains in production. [1] [2] IO-550 Co
Trigana Air Flight 267 was a scheduled passenger flight from Sentani to Oksibil in the eastern Indonesian province of Papua . On 16 August 2015, the ATR 42 turboprop operating the service crashed on approach in the Bintang highlands region of Oksibil, killing all 49 passengers and 5 crew members. [1
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2010: Years in aviation : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1969: Years in aviation : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 19
#4 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1955–1959)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1948: Years in aviation : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 19
#6 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1970s
Aeroflot , the Soviet Union 's national carrier , experienced a number of serious accidents and incidents during the 1970s. The airline's worst accident during the decade took place in August 1979 ( 1979-08 ) , when two Tupolev Tu-134s were involved in a mid-air collision over the Ukrainian city
The Chicago Air & Water Show is an annual air show held on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago , Illinois . Chicago's second most popular festival, it has been held every year since 1959. [1] In 2005 it was attended by 2,200,000 people. Presented by the City of Chicago, it is the largest free show
#8 List of Soviet aircraft losses during the Soviet–Afghan War
The following is a partial and unofficial list of helicopter and airplane crashes, accidents and shotdowns that occurred during the Soviet–Afghan War of 1979–89. In total, at least 333 helicopters and 118 Soviet jets were reported lost during the war. [1] This transport-related list is incomplete ;
#9 List of accidents and incidents involving the DC-3 in 1962
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-3 A that occurred in 1962, including aircraft based on the DC-3 airframe such as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Lisunov Li-2 . Military accidents are included; and hijackings and incidents of terrorism are covered, although acts of wa
#10 United Airlines Flight 297
United Airlines Flight 297 was a scheduled flight from Newark International Airport to Atlanta that crashed 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Baltimore on November 23, 1962, killing all 17 people on board. An investigation concluded that the aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 745D turboprop airliner, had st
The Montreal Convention (formally, the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air ) is a multilateral treaty adopted by a diplomatic meeting of ICAO member states in 1999. It amended important provisions of the Warsaw Convention 's regime concerning compensatio
#12 List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-4
The Douglas DC-4 is a piston-engine airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1942 to 1947. The type was originally designed as a commercial airliner, but until the end of World War II , all were built as military transports . After the war, many of these military ai
#13 List of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline (A–C)
This list of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline summarizes airline accidents and all kinds of minor incidents by airline company with flight number, location, date, aircraft type, and cause. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2012 ) JetBlue Flight 2
Pan Am Flight 799 was an international cargo flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cam Ranh Airport in South Vietnam that crashed on December 26, 1968, near Anchorage, Alaska. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 707-321C aircraft operated by Pan American World Airways . All three crew memb
#15 Air Transport International Flight 805
Air Transport International Flight 805 was a regularly scheduled domestic cargo flight from Seattle to Toledo operated by Burlington Air Express. On February 15, 1992 the Douglas DC-8 operating the flight crashed during a second go-around attempt at Toledo Express Airport , killing all four people o
#16 1991 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1991: Aviation-related events from 1991 Years in aviation : 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1988 198
#17 1979 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1979: Years in aviation : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 19
#18 1974 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1974: Years in aviation : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 19
#19 List of air rage incidents
This is a list of air rage incidents in commercial air travel that have been covered in the media. Air rage occurs when air travelers or airline personnel act violently, abusively or disruptively towards others in the course of their travel. When these incidents have occurred in flight, they have of
#20 1965 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1965: Years in aviation : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 19
#1 SZD-7 Osa
The SZD-7 Osa was a single-seat developmental glider aircraft that was designed and built in Poland at Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny (Glider Experimental Works) in Bielsko-Biała in 1950. Only one example was built. Polish single-seat glider, 1950 SZD-7 Osa Role Glider aircraft National origin Pola
The Dewoitine P-4 was a glider designed by Émile Dewoitine and built by Constructions Aéronautiques Émile Dewoitine in the early 1920s. Two-seat French glider, 1923 P-4 Role Sailplane Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Constructions Aéronautiques Émile Dewoitine Designer Émile Dewo
#1 Mil Mi-8
The Mil Mi-8 ( Russian : Ми-8 , NATO reporting name : Hip ) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter , originally designed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. It is now produced by Russia. [ not verified in body ] In addition to its most common role as a tra
#2 Bell 222/230
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter . The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes. Family of utility helicopters Bell 222/230 A Bell 222 Role Executive/utility helicopter Type of aircraft National origin United
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed " Huey ") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter . It is the first member of the prolific Huey family , as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military . Fam
#4 HAL Rudra
The HAL Rudra , also known as ALH-WSI , is an armed version of the HAL Dhruv utility helicopter which is designed and produced by the Indian aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Attack variant of the HAL Dhruv helicopter Rudra ALH Rudra of Indian Army in flight Role Armed heli
#5 Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
The CH-53 Sea Stallion ( Sikorsky S-65 ) is an American family of heavy-lift transport helicopters designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft . Originally developed for use by the United States Marine Corps , it is currently in service with Germany, Iran, and Israel. The United States Air Force operate
Ingenuity, nicknamed Ginny, is a small robotic coaxial rotor helicopter operating on Mars as part of NASA 's Mars 2020 mission along with the Perseverance rover , which landed on February 18, 2021. Two months later, on April 19, Ingenuity successfully completed the first powered controlled extraterr
#7 List of flights by Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
The NASA helicopter Ingenuity on Mars made the first powered controlled flights by an aircraft on a planet other than Earth. [1] [2] Its first flight was April 19, 2021, after landing February 18 attached to the underside of the Perseverance rover. [3] Ingenuity weighs 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) and i
The Kay Gyroplane Type 33/1 was a 1930s British single-seat autogiro design by David Kay. [1] Kay Gyroplane The Gyroplane at Scone Airport in 1967 after restoration to static display standard Role Single-seat autogyro Type of aircraft National origin United Kingdom Manufacturer Oddie, Bradbury and C
#9 HAL Dhruv
The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The development of HAL Dhruv was announced in November 1984. The helicopter first flew in 1992; however, its development was prolonged due to multiple factors including the Indian Army 's requirement
The NASA helicopter Ingenuity on Mars made the first powered controlled flights by an aircraft on a planet other than Earth. [1] [2] Its first flight was April 19, 2021, after landing February 18 attached to the underside of the Perseverance rover. [3] Ingenuity weighs 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) and i
#11 IAR 330
The IAR 330 is a licence-built version of the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter , manufactured by the Romanian aerospace manufacturer IAR Brașov . Romanian military transport helicopter IAR 330 Puma IAR 330 SOCAT Role Utility helicopter / gunship / naval helicopter Type of aircraft Manufacturer In
#1 Aerojet
Aerojet was an American rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer based primarily in Rancho Cordova, California , with divisions in Redmond, Washington , Orange and Gainesville in Virginia, and Camden, Arkansas . Aerojet was owned by GenCorp . In 2013, Aerojet was merged by GenCorp with the former
#2 Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano
The S.A. des Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano (CAER) was an aircraft manufacturing company based in Cannes , France . [1] The predecessor company, Chantiers aéronavals de la Méditerranée had been founded by Étienne Romano in 1921. Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano Industry Aeronautics , defence
Boom Technology, Inc. ( trade name Boom Supersonic ) is an American company designing a Mach 1.7 (1,000 kn; 1,800 km/h) , 65-88-passenger supersonic airliner . Named the Boom Overture , the airliner is planned to have a range of 4,250 nmi (7,870 km) and to be introduced in 2025. American s
#4 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( HAL ) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Bangalore , India . Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today. [7] HAL began aircraft manufacturing as ear
#5 Thorn EMI
Thorn EMI was a major British company involved in consumer electronics, music, defence and retail. Created in October 1979, when Thorn Electrical Industries merged with EMI , it was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index . But, it demerged back to separa
#6 ATR (aircraft manufacturer)
ATR ( French : Avions de transport régional ; Italian : Aerei da Trasporto Regionale ; or "Regional Transport Airplanes" in English) is a Franco - Italian aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Blagnac , France, a suburb of Toulouse . [3] Aircraft manufacturer This article may rely excessively on so
The Bristol Aeroplane Company , originally the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company , was both one of the first and one of the most important British aviation companies, designing and manufacturing both airframes and aircraft engines . Notable aircraft produced by the company include the 'Boxkite'
#8 Hongdu
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Ltd. ( HAIG ) ( Chinese : 洪都航空工业集团 ), formerly China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation or CNAMC , is a Chinese aircraft manufacturer and supplier to the Chinese military . It is based in Nanchang , Jiangxi and is a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporat
The Glenn L. Martin Company —also known as The Martin Company from 1957-1961—was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin , and operated between 1917-1961. The Martin Company produced many important aircraft for the defense of the US and al
Aerospace Bristol is an aerospace museum at Filton , to the north of Bristol , England , U.K. The project is run by the Bristol Aero Collection Trust and houses a varied collection of exhibits, including Concorde Alpha Foxtrot , the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly. [1] Aerospace museu
The Battle of Britain Bunker is an underground operations room at RAF Uxbridge , formerly used by No. 11 Group Fighter Command during the Second World War . Fighter aircraft operations were controlled from there throughout the War but most notably during the Battle of Britain and on D-Day . Today it
#1 Iron Dome
Iron Dome ( Hebrew : כִּפַּת בַּרְזֶל , romanized : Kippat Barzel ) is a mobile all-weather air defense system [8] developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries . [7] The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from
The M247 Sergeant York DIVAD (Division Air Defense) was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), developed by Ford Aerospace in the late 1970s. Based on the M48 Patton tank, it replaced the Patton's turret with a new one that featured twin radar -directed Bofors 40 mm rapid-fire guns. The vehicle
#3 List of Syrian civil war barrel bomb attacks
A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device used extensively by the Syrian Air Force during the Syrian civil war . They are typically made from a barrel that has been filled with High Explosives , along with shrapnel and/or oil . In Syria they are typically dropped from a helicopter . [1]
The Mk 4 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket ( FFAR ), also known as " Mighty Mouse ", was an unguided rocket used by United States military aircraft . It was 2.75 inches (70 mm) in diameter. Designed as an air-to-air weapon for interceptor aircraft to shoot down enemy bombers , it primarily saw service as
The Fokker-Leimberger was an externally powered, 12-barrel rifle-caliber rotary gun developed in Germany during the First World War . The action of the Fokker-Leimberger differed from that of a Gatling in that it employed a rotary split-breech design, [1] also known as a " nutcracker ". [2] External
#6 Funryu
Funryu ( 奮龍 , Funryū ) were a series of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles developed in Japan at the end of the Second World War . The missile's development in the late stages of the war was plagued by organisational problems and cancelled before becoming operational. Surface-to-air missile Funry
Over-the-horizon radar ( OTH ), sometimes called beyond the horizon ( BTH ), is a type of radar system with the ability to detect targets at very long ranges, typically hundreds to thousands of kilometres, beyond the radar horizon , which is the distance limit for ordinary radar . Several OTH radar
The 9K32 Strela-2 ( Russian : Cтрела , "arrow"; NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail ) is a light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS ) system. It is designed to target aircraft at low altitudes with passive infrared homing guidance and destroy them with a high explosive warhead . "
The GAM-63 RASCAL was a supersonic air-to-surface missile that was developed by the Bell Aircraft Company . The RASCAL was the United States Air Force 's first nuclear armed standoff missile . The RASCAL was initially designated the ASM-A-2, then re-designated the B-63 in 1951 and finally re-designa
#10 Kh-59
The Kh-59 Ovod ( Russian : Х -59 Овод ' Gadfly '; AS-13 'Kingbolt' ) is a Russian TV-guided cruise missile with a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system and 200 km range. The Kh-59M Ovod-M ( AS-18 'Kazoo' ) is a variant with a bigger warhead and turbojet engine. It is primarily a land-attack missile
#11 Ram (rocket)
The RAM , also known as the 6.5-Inch Anti-Tank Aircraft Rocket or ATAR , was an air-to-ground rocket used by the United States Navy during the Korean War. Developed rapidly, the rocket proved successful but was phased out shortly after the end of the conflict. For the RAM missile, see RIM-116 Rollin
#12 Bavar-373
Bavar-373 ( Persian : باور-۳۷۳ , meaning Belief and 373 being Abjad for یا رسولالله or O, Messenger of Allah ! ) is an Iranian long-range road-mobile surface-to-air missile system unveiled in August 2016. [2] Iran describes it as a competitor with the S-300 missile system . It is manufactured by th