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Biggs Army Airfield ( IATA : BIF , ICAO : KBIF , FAA LID : BIF ) (formerly Biggs Air Force Base ) is a United States Army military airbase located on the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso , Texas . US Army military airport located on the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, TX Biggs Army Airfield
Santa Fe Regional Airport [2] ( IATA : SAF , ICAO : KSAF , FAA LID : SAF ) is a public use airport in Santa Fe , in Santa Fe County , New Mexico, United States, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the city center. [1] The airport serves the greater Santa Fe and Los Alamos areas. This article uses bare U
Grosseto Airport ( Italian : Aeroporto di Grosseto ) ( IATA : GRS , ICAO : LIRS ) [2] is an airport in central Italy , located 3 km (1.6 NM ) west of Grosseto in the Italian region of Tuscany . Airport Grosseto Airport Aeroporto di Grosseto IATA : GRS ICAO : LIRS Summary Airport type Military /
#4 RAF Digby
Royal Air Force Digby otherwise known as RAF Digby is a Royal Air Force station located near Scopwick and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) south east of Lincoln , in Lincolnshire , England. The station is home to the tri-service Joint Service Signals Organisation, part of the Joint Forces Intelligence Group of
Independence Army Airfield was a World War II training base of the United States Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command (CFTC). It is currently the city-owned Independence Municipal Airport . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources re
March Air Reserve Base ( IATA : RIV , ICAO : KRIV , FAA LID : RIV ) ( March ARB ), previously known as March Air Force Base ( March AFB ) is located in Riverside County , California between the cities of Riverside , Moreno Valley , and Perris . It is the home to the Air Force Reserve Command 's Four
#7 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
Bathinda Airport ( IATA : BUP , ICAO : VIBT ) is an airport serving Malwa , a region in the Indian state of Punjab. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of the city near the village of Virk Kalan . The airport is a civil enclave of the Bhisiana air force station. Alliance Air introd
Tortorella Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Italy . It was located 9.4 kilometers east-northeast of Foggia , in the Province of Foggia . The airfield was abandoned and dismantled after the end of the war in 1945. Tortorella Airfield Part of Fifteenth Air Force Province of F
#10 Charleston Executive Airport
Charleston Executive Airport ( ICAO : KJZI , FAA LID : JZI ) is in Charleston in Charleston County , South Carolina , seven miles southwest of the city. It is owned by the Charleston County Aviation Authority. [1] The airport serves the general aviation community, with no airline service. Airport Ch
The Foggia Airfield Complex was a series of World War II military airfields located within a 40 km (25 mi) radius of Foggia , in the Province of Foggia , Italy . The airfields were used by the United States Army Air Force Fifteenth Air Force as part of the strategic bombardment campaign against
Dalhart Army Air Base is a former World War II military airfield complex near the city of Dalhart, Texas . It operated three training sites for the United States Army Air Forces from 1943 until 1945. For the civilian airport established in 1946, see Dalhart Municipal Airport . Airport Dalhart Army A
Moss Airport, Rygge ( Norwegian : Moss lufthavn, Rygge ; IATA : RYG [4] , ICAO : ENRY ) was [5] an international airport serving Moss , Oslo and Eastern Norway . It is located in Rygge , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) outside Moss and 60 kilometres (37 mi) outside Oslo. It also served as a regional airp
#14 Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka ( Norwegian : Sandnessjøen Lufthavn, Stokka ; IATA : SSJ , ICAO : ENST ) is a regional airport serving the town of Sandnessjøen , Norway . The airport is located in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county, 5.5 nautical miles (10.2 km; 6.3 mi) south west of S
#15 Surat Thani International Airport
Surat Thani International Airport ( Thai : ท่าอากาศยานสุราษฎร์ธานี ) ( IATA : URT , ICAO : VTSB ) is an international airport located in Phunphin District , Surat Thani Province , in Southern Thailand . The airport, 21 kilometres west of Surat Thani City , also is home to the Royal Thai Air Force (R
Leyte-Samar Naval Base was a large United States Navy base in the Philippines on the Islands of Leyte and Samar . The Base was built during World War II to support the many naval ships fighting and patrolling in the South West Pacific theatre of war as part of the Pacific War . A number of naval fac
#17 Oudna Airfield
Oudna Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia , which was located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of La Mohammedia, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-southwest of Tunis It was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force during the North African
#18 Perth Airport
Perth Airport ( IATA : PER , ICAO : YPPH ) is an international , domestic and general aviation airport serving Perth , the capital city of Western Australia . Airport in Perth, Western Australia This article is about an airport in Western Australia. For other uses, see Perth Airport (disambiguation)
Black Rock Airport was a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the central business district of Zuni Pueblo , a pueblo in McKinley County , New Mexico , United States . It was owned by the Pueblo of Zuñi. [1] According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Sy
#20 Kila Airfield
Kila Airfield (also known as Kila Kila Airfield and 3-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby , Papua New Guinea . It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located north of Joyce Bay, three miles from the town of Port Moresby near the village of Ki
The British Aerospace ATP (Advanced Turbo-Prop) is an airliner designed and produced by British Aerospace . It was an evolution of the Hawker Siddeley HS 748 , a fairly successful feederliner of the 1960s. Regional airliner produced by British Aerospace This article needs additional citations for ve
The Grumman XF5F Skyrocket was a prototype twin-engined shipboard fighter interceptor. The United States Navy ordered one prototype, model number G-34, from Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation on 30 June 1938; its designation was XF5F-1 . The aircraft had a unique appearance: The forward "nose"
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 ( Russian : Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21 ; NATO reporting name : Fishbed ) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft , designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union . Its nicknames include: "balalaika", because its planform resembles the stringe
The Martin AM Mauler (originally XBTM ) was a single-seat carrier-based attack aircraft built for the United States Navy . Designed during World War II , the Mauler encountered development delays and did not enter service until 1948 in small numbers. The aircraft proved troublesome and remained in f
The Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident (originally the de Havilland DH.121 and briefly the Airco DH.121 ) is a British airliner produced by Hawker Siddeley . In 1957, de Havilland proposed its DH.121 trijet design to a British European Airways (BEA) request. By 1960, de Havilland had been acquired by Ha
The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a single-engined STOL utility aircraft designed by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. First flown in 1959, the PC-6 was produced at Pilatus Flugzeugwerke in Stans, Switzerland. It has been built in both piston engine - and turboprop -powered versions, and was produced under
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a retired American single-seat, twin-engine stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed 's secretive Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). It was the first operational aircraft to be designed with stealth technology . Single-seat,
The Gulfstream G280 is a twin-engine business jet built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for Gulfstream Aerospace . It began delivery to users in 2012. G280 A Gulfstream G250 Role Business jet Type of aircraft Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace First flight December 11, 2009 Status In service Pro
The Airspeed Consul is a twin-engined light transport aircraft and affordable airliner designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Airspeed Limited . Introduced during the immediate post-war period, it was a straightforward conversion of surplus Airspeed Oxford military trainers that
#10 Bernard 82
The Bernard 82 was a French single-engined long-range monoplane bomber designed and built by Société des Avions Bernard . Only two prototypes were built and the type did not enter production. [1] French long-range bomber prototype Bernard 82 Bernard 82-B.3 (ca 1934) Role Long-range bomber Type of ai
The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a turboprop -powered STOL medium cargo aircraft designed and built by the Spanish aircraft manufacturer Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA). It is designed for use by both civil and military operators. Turboprop-powered STOL medium transport aircraft This article may be e
The Airbus A400M Atlas [nb 2] is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft . It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space ) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-13
The Fairchild C-123 Provider is an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and then built by Fairchild Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force . In addition to its USAF service, which included later service with the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard , it also went on to se
#14 McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
The McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk is a variant of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft developed for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The model was based on the A-4F variant of the Skyhawk, and was fitted with slightly different avionics as well as the capacity to operate AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to
#15 Antonov An-8
The Antonov An-8 ( NATO reporting name : Camp ) is a Soviet-designed twin- turboprop , high-wing light military transport aircraft . An-8 An-8 of Aeroflot in 1992 Role Military transport aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Antonov [1] First flight 11 February 1956 Retired 2004 [1] Status Airworth
The Bellanca CH-200 Pacemaker was a six-seat, high-wing, single-engine utility aircraft built in the United States in the 1920s. It was a development of the Wright WB-2 that Bellanca had acquired the rights to in 1926 and was the first Bellanca-branded aircraft to gain a type certificate . The CH-20
#17 Ilyushin Il-76
The Ilyushin Il-76 ( Russian : Илью́шин Ил-76 ; NATO reporting name : Candid ) is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union 's Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967, as a replacement for the Antonov An-
The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft ( SCA ) are two extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Space Shuttle orbiters . One (N905NA) is a 747–100 model, while the other (N911NA) is a short range 747-100SR. Extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Spac
#19 North American P-51 Mustang
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War , among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger [5] of North American Aviation (NAA) in res
#20 Bernard SIMB V.2
The Bernard SIMB V.2 was a single-seat, single-engine French monoplane , built in the mid-1920s. It was originally designed for racing but was adapted for a successful attempt on the world absolute speed record. Bernard SIMB V.2 Role High speed single seat monoplane Type of aircraft National origin
#1 List of escort carriers of the Royal Navy
The escort aircraft carrier , also called a "jeep carrier" or "baby flattop" in the USN or "Woolworth Carrier" by the RN, was a small and slow type of aircraft carrier used by the Royal Navy in the Second World War . They were typically half the length and one-third the displacement of the larger fl
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
#3 Soviet helicopter carrier Leningrad
Leningrad was the second of two Moskva -class helicopter carriers in service with the Soviet Navy . Laid down at Nikolayev South (Shipyard No.444) , Leningrad was commissioned in late 1968. Preceded by Moskva , there were no further vessels built, reportedly due to the poor handling of the ships in
#4 Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov ( Russian : Адмира́л фло́та Сове́тского Сою́за Кузнецо́в , romanized : Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov or "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov", originally the name of the fifth Kirov -class battlecruiser ) is an aircraft carrier (
#5 Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūhō
Ryūhō ( 龍鳳 , "Dragon phoenix") was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy . She was converted from the submarine tender Taigei ( 大鯨, "Big Whale" ) , which had been used in the Second Sino-Japanese War . One of the least successful of the light aircraft carrier conversions due to her
USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84) was the thirtieth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Shamrock Bay, located within Baranof Island , of the Territory of Alaska . The ship was launched in February 1944, commissioned in March,
#7 Forrestal-class aircraft carrier
The Forrestal -class aircraft carriers were four aircraft carriers designed and built for the United States Navy in the 1950s. The class ship was named for James Forrestal , the first United States Secretary of Defense . It was the first class of supercarriers , combining high tonnage, deck-edge ele
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 Cabot (CVL-28/AVT-3) was an Independence -class light aircraft carrier in the United States Navy , the second ship to carry the name. Cabot was commissioned in 1943 and served until 1947. She was recommissioned as a training carrier from 1948 to 1955. From 1967 to 1989, she served in Spain as Dé
HMS Battler (D18) was an American-built escort carrier that served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War . Attacker-class escort carrier For other ships with the same name, see USS Altamaha and HMS Battler . HMS Battler (D18) History United States Name Mormacmail Altamaha Namesake Moore-Mc
USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a Lexington -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. Originally designed as a battlecruiser , she was converted into one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. The ship en
USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II . Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean , the navy's primary offensive f
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) , formerly CVA-63 , is a decommissioned United States Navy supercarrier . She was the second naval ship named after Kitty Hawk, North Carolina , the site of the Wright brothers ' first powered airplane flight. Kitty Hawk was the first of the three Kitty Hawk -class aircraft ca
USS Yorktown (CV/CVA/CVS-10) is one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . Initially to have been named Bonhomme Richard , she was renamed Yorktown while still under construction, after the Yorktown -class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5)
#15 USS Thetis Bay
USS Thetis Bay (CVE-90) was the thirty-sixth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was launched in March 1944, commissioned in April, and served as a transport carrier in the Pacific, as well as a replenishment carrier supporting the Al
#16 USS Forrestal
USS Forrestal (CV-59) (later CVA-59 , then AVT-59 ), was a supercarrier named after the first United States Secretary of Defense James Forrestal . Commissioned in 1955, she was the United States' first completed supercarrier, and was the lead ship of her class . The other carriers of her class were
#17 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
#18 Attacker-class escort carrier
The Attacker class were a class of escort aircraft carriers in service with the British Royal Navy during the Second World War . Class of British escort carriers HMS Attacker Class overview Name Attacker class Builders 4 at Ingalls Shipbuilding 4 at Western Pipe & Steel 3 at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuild
#19 USS Block Island (CVE-106)
USS Block Island (CVE-106) (then LPH-1 and CVE-106 again) was a Commencement Bay -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was the second ship to carry her name, done in honor of the first one , being launched 12 days after the original was sunk. Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of
USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after the Battle of Cape Esperance , an inconclusive naval engagement in support of the Guadalcanal campaign . Built for service during World War II , the ship was launched in March 1944, and
Aer Lingus (U.K.) Limited is a British airline and wholly owned subsidiary of Aer Lingus , the flag carrier of the Republic of Ireland . It is headquartered in Belfast , Northern Ireland with its operations based at Manchester Airport . The airline's operations launched on 20 October 2021, with its
TAAG Angola Airlines E.P. ( Portuguese : TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola E.P. ) is a state-owned airline and flag carrier of Angola . [2] Based in Luanda , the airline operates domestic services within Angola, medium-haul services in Africa and long-haul services to Brazil , Cuba , and Portugal . [3] [
Skymark Airlines Inc. ( スカイマーク株式会社 , Sukaimāku Kabushiki-gaisha ) ( TYO : 9204 ) is a Japanese low-cost airline headquartered at Haneda Airport in Ōta, Tokyo , Japan. [3] It operates scheduled services with a main base at Haneda Airport, but is also the dominant carrier at Kobe Airport , [4] and the
#4 NAM Air
NAM Air is an Indonesian airline based in Jakarta . Headquartered in Central Jakarta , the airline acting as feeder of its parent company, Sriwijaya Air . This article uses bare URLs , which are uninformative and vulnerable to link rot . ( August 2022 ) NAM Air IATA ICAO Callsign IN LKN NAMAIR [1] F
#5 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
#6 1time
1time Airline (Pty) Ltd commonly called 1time was a South African low-cost airline that operated between 2004 and 2012. Based in the Isando Industrial Park in Kempton Park , Ekurhuleni , Gauteng , [1] 1time operated scheduled domestic and regional services. Its main base was OR Tambo International A
Cimber Sterling A/S , also known as Cimber Air and styled as Cimber Sterling , was a Danish airline based in Sønderborg , Sønderborg Municipality , Denmark , [1] operating scheduled domestic and international services in co-operation with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Lufthansa . Its main bases we
#8 Jet Airways
Jet Airways (India) Ltd is an Indian airline based in Delhi NCR , with a training and developmental center in Mumbai . Incorporated in April 1992 as a limited liability company , the airline began operations as an air taxi operator in 1993. It began full-fledged operations in 1995 with international
#9 Air Comet
Air Comet (formerly Air Plus Comet ) was an airline based in Madrid , Spain . [1] [2] It operated scheduled long-haul services from Madrid to 13 destinations in Central and South America , as well as services in Europe . Its main base was Terminal 1 at Madrid Barajas Airport . The airline cooperated
Zhetysu ( Kazakh : Жетісу / Jetısu [ʒʲetɘˈsɘw] ) is a Kazakh airline, based at Taldykorgan Airport . [ citation needed ] Kazakh airline Jetısu IATA ICAO Callsign JTU Founded 1994 Hubs Taldykorgan Airport Focus cities Astana International Airport Fleet size 5 Destinations 2 Headquarters Taldykorgan ,
#11 Iran Air
The National Airline of Iran ( Persian : هواپیمايی ملی ایران , romanized : Havâpeymâyi-ye Melli-ye Irân ), branded as Iran Air , is the flag carrier of Iran , which is headquartered at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran . As of 2018, it operates scheduled services to 71 destinations in Asia and Europe . I
#12 Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited , trading as THAI ( SET : THAI , Thai : บริษัท การบินไทย จำกัด (มหาชน) ) is the flag carrier airline of Thailand . [9] [10] [11] Formed in 1961, the airline has its corporate headquarters in Vibhavadi Rangsit Road , Chatuchak District , Bangkok , [
#13 Sudan Airways
Sudan Airways ( Arabic : الخطوط الجوية السودانية ) is the national airline of Sudan , [1] headquartered in Khartoum . Since 2012, the company has been fully owned by the Government of Sudan . [2] Flag-carrier airline of Sudan Sudan Airways الخطوط الجوية السودانية IATA ICAO Callsign SD SUD SUDANAIR F
#14 Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas
Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas S.A.S ( LAS Cargo ) is a cargo airline based in Bogotá , Colombia . It operates scheduled and chartered cargo flights to Latinoamerica and the Caribbean. Its main base is El Dorado International Airport , Bogotá. [2] Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas (LAS Cargo) IATA ICAO Calls
#15 Laker Airways
Laker Airways was a private British airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. It was originally a charter airline flying passengers and cargo worldwide. Its head office was located at Gatwick Airport in Crawley , England. [2] This article contains content that is written like an advertisement .
#16 Aviaarktika
Aviaarktika was a Soviet airline which started operations on 1 September 1930 and was absorbed by Aeroflot on 3 January 1960. Aviaarktika Commenced operations September 1, 1930 ( 1930-09-01 ) Ceased operations January 3, 1960 ( 1960-01-03 ) (absorbed into Aeroflot) Operating bases Omsk K
Eagle Air was an airline from Sierra Leone , existing from 2006 to 2016. Not to be confused with Eagle Air (Guinea) . Eagle Air IATA ICAO Callsign EA EGR EAGLE SIERRA Founded 2006 Commenced operations 11 December 2006 Ceased operations 2016 Operating bases Lungi International Airport (Sierra Leone)
#18 Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic is an American spaceflight company founded by Richard Branson and his British Virgin Group retains an 11.9% stake through Virgin Investments Limited. [1] It is headquartered in California , USA , and operates from New Mexico . The company is developing commercial spacecraft and aims
#19 Wasaya Airways
Wasaya Airways LP (or in Oji-Cree ᐙᐦᓭᔮ ᐱᒥᐦᓭᐎᐣ ( Waaseyaa Bimisewin ); unpointed: ᐗᓭᔭ ᐱᒥᓭᐎᐣ) is a First Nations owned domestic airline [7] with its headquarters in Thunder Bay , Ontario , Canada. [8] Its main hubs are the Thunder Bay International Airport and the Sioux Lookout Airport ; however, it a
#20 Kuban Airlines
OAO Kuban Airlines ( Russian: ОАО «Авиакомпания Кубань» ) was an airline based in Krasnodar , Russia . [2] It operated domestic flights within Russia, as well as international charters. Its main base was Krasnodar International Airport . Its name comes from Kuban Province in southern Russia. [3] On
High-altitude balloons are crewed or uncrewed balloons , usually filled with helium or hydrogen , that are released into the stratosphere , generally attaining between 18 and 37 km (11 and 23 mi; 59,000 and 121,000 ft) above sea level . In 2002, a balloon named BU60-1 reached a record altitude
The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 86 (L-39) was a R-class World War I zeppelin. [1] Zeppelin LZ 80 / L 35 - Imperial German Army Airship LZ 86 / L 39 The wreckage of Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 86 (L 39) after being shot down on March 17 1917 Role R-class reconnaissance-bomber rigid airship
This is a complete list of Zeppelins constructed by the German Zeppelin companies from 1900 until 1938. Other rigid airships that are also sometimes referred to as zeppelins but not built by Zeppelin are not included. For other uses of "Zeppelin", see Zeppelin (disambiguation) . This article needs a
Zeppelin LZ 95 (L 48) was a U-class zeppelin of the Imperial German Military. 1917 military airship by Zeppelin LZ 95 (L 48) History German Empire Name LZ 95 Operator Imperial German Navy Builder Luftschiffbau Zeppelin Maiden voyage 22 May 1917 Identification LZ 95 (L 48) Fate Shot down, 17 June 191
Fu-Go ( ふ号[兵器] , fugō [heiki] , lit. "Code Fu [Weapon]") was an incendiary balloon weapon ( 風船爆弾 , fūsen bakudan , lit. "balloon bomb") deployed by Japan against the United States during World War II . A hydrogen balloon measuring 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter, it carried a payload of two 11-pound
#1 No. 316 Polish Fighter Squadron
No. 316 "City of Warsaw" Polish Fighter Squadron ( Polish : 316 Dywizjon Myśliwski "Warszawski" ) was a Polish fighter squadron formed in Great Britain as part of an agreement between the Polish Government in Exile and the United Kingdom in 1941. It was one of several Polish fighter squadrons fighti
No. 75 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter unit based at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory . The squadron was formed in 1942 and saw extensive action in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II , operating P-40 Kittyhawks . It was disbanded in 1948, but reformed
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 46 was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . As one of the original German fighter squadrons, the unit would score 20 confirmed aerial victories over enemy observation balloons, [1]
The 450th Fighter-Day Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 450th Fighter-Day Wing of Tactical Air Command (TAC) at Foster AFB , Texas. It was inactivated on 11 December 1957. 450th Bombardment Group B-24s of the 450th Bomb Group Active 1943-1945, 1954-1957 C
#5 402 Squadron
402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron ( French: 402 e Escadron ) is a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron based in Winnipeg , Manitoba, Canada 402 Squadron 402 e Escadron (French) Active 1932–1945 1946–present Country Canada Branch Royal Canadian Air Force Role Training Part of 17 Wing Garrison/HQ C
The 63d Fighter Wing (63 FW) is a disbanded unit of the United States Air Force , last stationed at Ellington Field , Houston, Texas. It was withdrawn from the Texas Air National Guard (TX ANG) and inactivated on 11 October 1950. This article includes a list of references , related reading or extern
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I . 148th Aero Squadron 148th Aero Squadron preparing for a daylight raid on German trenches and cities, Petite Synthe , France, 6 August 1918 Active 11 November 1917 – 24 March
The 940th Air Refueling Wing is part of the Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force of the Air Force Reserve Command , is operationally-gained [2] by the Air Mobility Command , and is home stationed at Beale Air Force Base , California. 940th Air
VA-125 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy , and was the second squadron to bear the VA-125 designation. It was established as VA-26 on 30 June 1956, and redesignated VA-125 on 11 April 1958. The squadron was disestablished on 1 October 1977. Its nickname was Skylanchers from 1956-1958, and Roug
#10 United States Air Force Thunderbirds
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (" Thunderbirds ") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). [1] The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing , and are based at Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada. Created 69 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-ol
The 107th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing . It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base , Michigan and is equipped with the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. United States Air Force Air Combat Command unit This article's lead section ma
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . US Army Air Service unit 139th Aero Squadron 139th Aero Squadron, Souilly Aerodrome, France, November 1918 Active 21 September 1917 – 17 June 1919 Country United States Branch
The 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) is a unit of the California Air National Guard , stationed at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station , Oxnard, California. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command . Unit of the California Air National
#14 List of Pakistan Air Force squadrons
The following is an incomplete list of all active aircraft squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force , sorted by type. Squadrons are listed by their current names and roles. Squadrons of Pakistan Air Force This article needs additional citations for verification . ( August 2012 )
Number 17 Squadron (sometimes written as No. XVII Squadron ), currently No. 17 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), is a squadron of the Royal Air Force . It was reformed on 12 April 2013 at Edwards Air Force Base , California , as the Operational Evaluation Unit (OEU) for the Lockheed Martin F-35B L
No 263 Squadron was a Royal Air Force fighter squadron formed in Italy towards the end of the First World War . After being disbanded in 1919 it was reformed in 1939 flying mainly strike and heavy fighter aircraft until becoming No 1 Squadron in 1958. Former flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
The 108th Operations Group is a unit of the 108th Wing (108 WG) of the New Jersey Air National Guard , one of the many units stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst , New Jersey. If activated to federal service with the U.S. Air Force , the group is gained by Air Mobility Command (AMC). This a
#18 479th Tactical Training Wing
The 479th Tactical Training Wing is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Tactical Training, Holloman, stationed at Holloman Air Force Base , New Mexico. It was inactivated on 26 July 1991. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient
No. 452 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air traffic control unit. It was established in 1941 as a fighter squadron, in accordance with Article XV of the Empire Air Training Scheme during World War II . The squadron flew Supermarine Spitfires for the entire war, initially over the Uni
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918. [7] 95th Aero Squadron A replica Nieuport 28 painted in the
#1 Qian Xuesen
Qian Xuesen , or Hsue-Shen Tsien ( Chinese : 钱学森 ; 11 December 1911 – 31 October 2009), was a Chinese mathematician , cyberneticist , aerospace engineer , and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics and established engineering cybernetics . Recruited from MIT , he j
#2 Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors . This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically , to hover , and to fly forward, backward and laterally. These attributes allow helicopters to be used in congested or isolated area
#3 SHORAN
SHORAN is an acronym for SHO rt RA nge N avigation, a type of electronic navigation and bombing system using a precision radar beacon. It was developed during World War II and the first stations were set up in Europe as the war was ending, and was operational with Martin B26 Marauders based in Corsi
#4 Diverterless supersonic inlet
A diverterless supersonic inlet ( DSI ) is a type of jet engine air intake used by some modern combat aircraft to control air flow into their engines. It consists of a "bump" and a forward-swept inlet cowl, which work together to divert boundary layer airflow away from the aircraft's engine. This el
George " Gogu " Constantinescu ( Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe konstantiˈnesku] ( listen ) ; last name also Constantinesco ; 4 October 1881 – 11 December 1965) was a Romanian scientist , engineer and inventor . During his career, he registered over 130 inventions. He is the creator of the th
#6 Autogyro
An autogyro (from Greek αὐτός and γύρος , "self-turning"), also known as a gyroplane , is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift . Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller . While similar to a helicopter rotor in appearan
#1 Willy Ley
Willy Otto Oskar Ley (October 2, 1906 – June 24, 1969) was a German-American science writer and proponent of cryptozoology . The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2022 ) Willy Ley (left to right) Heinz Habe
#2 Tu Jida
Tu Jida ( Chinese : 屠基达 ; 11 December 1927 – 16 February 2011) was a Chinese aircraft designer who led the development of five models of aircraft and was hailed as the "father of the Chengdu J-7 " family of jet fighters. [1] In the 1950s, he participated in the development of the Shenyang JJ-1 train
Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE , FRAeS , (20 May 1895 – 11 June 1937) was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 to 1936. He is best remembered for designing racing seaplanes such as the Supermarine S.6B , and the Supermarine Spitfire . Brit
#4 Paul Moller
Paul Sandner Moller (born December 11, 1936) is a Canadian engineer who has spent the past fifty years+ developing the Moller Skycar personal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle. The engine technology developed for the Skycar has also been adapted as a UAV platform called the "aerobot". [1]
#5 Luis Farell
Luis Farell Cubillas (September 27, 1902 – July 17, 1977) was a Mexican Air Force combat pilot during the Revolution of the 1920s. He fought against Adolfo de la Huerta , the Yaqui rebels, General Arnulfo R. Gomez, against the Cristeros and accomplished several bombing and strafing missions against
Wilber Brotherton Huston (October 2, 1912 – May 25, 2006) was an American scientist and NASA mission director. He was the Deputy Project Manager of the Nimbus program and served as mission director for seven satellite launches. At the age of sixteen he had won the first Edison Scholarship Contest. T
Božena Laglerová (December 11, 1888 - October 8, 1941) was a pioneer aviator. [1]
Arthur John Rowledge , MBE , FRS [1] (30 July 1876 – 11 December 1957) was an English engineer who designed the Napier Lion aero engine and was a key figure in the development of the Rolls-Royce Merlin . [2] Arthur John Rowledge Born ( 1876-07-30 ) 30 July 1876 Peterborough , England Died 11 Decembe
Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle , OM , KBE , CB , FRS , FRAeS [1] (1 June 1907 – 8 August 1996) was an English engineer, inventor and Royal Air Force (RAF) air officer . He is credited with inventing the turbojet engine. A patent was submitted by Maxime Guillaume in 1921 for a similar invention whic
#10 Hans K. Ziegler
Hans K. Ziegler (March 1, 1911, Munich , Germany – December 11, 1999 Colts Neck Township, New Jersey , United States ) was a pioneer in the field of communication satellites and the use of photovoltaic solar cells as a power source for satellites . For other people named Hans Ziegler, see Hans Ziegl
Brent Ward Jett Jr. (born October 5, 1958), [1] ( Capt , USN , Ret.), is a retired American naval officer and aviator , test pilot , aerospace and aeronautical engineer , and NASA astronaut . [2] Brent W. Jett Jr. Born ( 1958-10-05 ) October 5, 1958 (age 63) Pontiac, Michigan , U.S. Status Retired
#12 Sima Milutinović
Sima Milutinović ( Serbian Cyrillic : Сима Милутиновић , 12 July 1899 – 11 December 1981), was a Yugoslav mechanical engineer and a professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Belgrade , the most prolific Yugoslav aircraft constructor. [1] Not to be confused with Sima Mi
Krafft Arnold Ehricke (March 24, 1917 – December 11, 1984) was a German rocket -propulsion engineer and advocate for space colonization . German-American rocket scientist and engineer and space colonization advocate This article needs additional citations for verification . ( October 2013 ) Krafft
#1 Turboshaft
A turboshaft engine is a form of gas turbine that is optimized to produce shaftpower rather than jet thrust . In concept, turboshaft engines are very similar to turbojets , with additional turbine expansion to extract heat energy from the exhaust and convert it into output shaft power. They are even
The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc to power the Airbus A380 , competing with the Engine Alliance GP7000 . Initially proposed for the Boeing 747-500/600X in July 1996, this first application was later abandoned but it was offered for the A3XX , launched as
#3 Turboprop
A turboprop engine is a turbine engine that drives an aircraft propeller . [1] Turbine engine driving an aircraft propeller Not to be confused with propfan or turbofan . GE T64 turboprop, with the propeller on the left, the gearbox with accessories in the middle, and the gas generator (turbine) on t
The Europrop International TP400-D6 is an 11,000 shp (8,200 kW) powerplant, developed and produced by Europrop International for the Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft . The TP400 is the most powerful single-rotation turboprop in service; only the contra-rotating Kuznetsov NK-12 is l
#5 TEI TS1400
The TEI TS1400 is a 1,400 shp turboshaft engine for rotary wing applications. It is developed by the Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) in Turkey. [1] [2] [3]
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
#2 Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier ( French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ fʁɑ̃swa pilɑtʁ də ʁozje] ) (30 March 1754 – 15 June 1785) was a French chemistry and physics teacher, and one of the first pioneers of aviation . He made the first manned free balloon flight with François Laurent d'Arlandes on 21 Nov
#3 List of Deutsche Luft Hansa accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving German airline Deutsche Luft Hansa (1926-1945). The airline suffered a total of 58 accidents. [1]
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1999: Years in aviation : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 20
#5 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
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1913: Years in aviation : 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 19
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
British Airways Flight 38 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing , China, to London Heathrow Airport in London , United Kingdom, an 8,100-kilometre (4,400 nmi; 5,000 mi) trip. On 17 January 2008, the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operatin
#9 List of mid-air collisions and incidents in the United Kingdom
A number of mid-air collisions and incidents have taken place in the United Kingdom. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2013 )
#10 List of Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airlines Trans World Airlines and Transcontinental & Western Air. The airlines suffered a combined total of 106 accidents. [1] [2]
#11 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1950–1954)
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
#12 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#13 List of accidents and incidents involving the Vickers Viscount
As World War II came to a close the British government realised that it was going to have to drastically change its air manufacturing industry to avoid becoming dependent on American aircraft companies. To address this issue the Brabazon Committee was formed in 1943 to investigate the future needs o
#14 List of Pan Am accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airline Pan Am . The airline suffered a total of 95 incidents.
#15 Bojinka plot
The Bojinka plot ( Arabic : بوجينكا ; Tagalog : Oplan Bojinka ) was a large-scale, three-phase terrorist attack planned by Ramzi Yousef and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for January 1995. They planned to assassinate Pope John Paul II ; blow up 11 airliners in flight from Asia to the United States [1] with
#16 List of accidents and incidents involving the Avro Shackleton
List of accidents and incidents involving the Avro Shackleton four-engined maritime patrol and later airborne early warning aircraft. Shackleton MR.3 WR970 crashed in 1956 in Derbyshire.
#17 1961 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1961: Years in aviation : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19
#18 2021 in aviation
Many aviation-related events took place in 2021 . The aviation industry was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic . Aviation-related events during the year 2021 Years in aviation : 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 199
#19 1944 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1944: Years in aviation : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 19
#20 2014 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2014 : Mediterranean Sea (16 March 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 prepares to land on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is on a scheduled deployment suppor
VSS Enterprise ( tail number : N339SS [1] ) was the first SpaceShipTwo (SS2) spaceplane , built by Scaled Composites for Virgin Galactic . As of 2004, it was planned to be the first of five commercial suborbital SS2 spacecraft planned by Virgin Galactic. [2] [3] [ needs update ] It was also the firs
#2 Castel C-242
The Castel C-242 was a training glider built in the early 1940s in France. It was a glider of high-wing monoplane configuration. 1940s French glider Castel C-242 Role Training glider Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Castel First flight 11 December 1941 Number built 20
The Phenix Aviation Phenix ( English: Phoenix ) is a Spanish autogyro , under development by Phenix Aviation of Alicante . The aircraft is intended to be supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] Spanish autogyro Phenix Role Autogyro Type of aircraft National origin Spain Manufacturer Phenix
The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters ) UH-72 Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a single, four-bladed main rotor. The UH-72 is a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145 , built by American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters, Inc. ), a division of Airbus Group, Inc. Light utility multipurp
The Eurocopter EC155 (now Airbus Helicopters H155 ) is a long-range medium-lift passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter from its Dauphin family for civil aviation use. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 13 passengers along with 1 or 2 crew, depending on customer configu
#4 Mil Mi-26
The Mil Mi-26 ( Russian: Миль Ми-26 , NATO reporting name : Halo ) is a Soviet / Russian heavy transport helicopter . Its product code is Izdeliye 90 . Operated by both military and civilian operators, it is the largest and most powerful helicopter to have gone into serial production . Soviet/Russia
#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
#6 Bell 427
The Bell 427 is a twin-engine, multirole, light utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter and Samsung Aerospace Industries . It has been replaced in production by the larger Bell 429 . Bell 427 A Bell 427 in flight Role Multipurpose utility helicopter Type of aircraft National
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation ( HBC ) was an American aerospace manufacturing company that built the Beechcraft and Hawker business jet lines of aircraft between 2006 and 2013. The company headquarters was in Wichita, Kansas , United States, with maintenance and manufacturing locations worldwide. Th
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics . Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958. Gulfstream's current range consis
#3 BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc ( BAE ) is a British multinational arms , security , and aerospace company based in London , England. [5] [6] It is the largest defence contractor in Europe , [7] and ranked the seventh-largest in the world based on applicable 2021 revenues. [8] As of 2017, it is the biggest manufact
#1 3M22 Zircon
The 3M22 Zircon [15] also spelled as 3M22 Tsirkon ( Russian : Циркон , NATO reporting name : SS-N-33 ) [16] is a scramjet powered maneuvering anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile produced by Russia. [17] [18] Type of anti-ship missile This article is about the Russian hypersonic missile. For other us
#2 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense , is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to shoot down short -, medium -, and intermediate -range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (descent or reentry ) by intercepting with a
The Tughril -class frigates , formally classified as the Type 054A/P frigates , are a series of modified guided-missile frigates being built by Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding (HDZH), for the Pakistan Navy . [7] The Type 054A/P is a modified derivative of the Type 054A frigate and was specifically cust
#4 EL/M-2084
The ELM-2084 is an Israeli ground-based mobile 3D AESA multi-mission radar (MMR) family produced by ELTA , a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries . [1] The ELM-2084 radar antenna The radar is capable of detecting and tracking both aircraft and ballistic targets and providing fire control guidan
#5 Feuerlilie
Feuerlilie (English: fire lily) was the code name of a German anti-aircraft missile , which was developed in 1940 and was shelved because of problems with the controller and the drive section at the end of January 1945 in favour of other projects. The Feuerlilie was built and tested at Rheinmetall-B
Tallboy or Bomb, Medium Capacity, 12,000 lb was an earthquake bomb developed by the British aeronautical engineer Barnes Wallis and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War . [lower-alpha 1] Type of earthquake bomb This article needs additional citations for verification . ( O
The Meteor is a European active radar guided beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed and manufactured by MBDA . It offers a multi-shot capability (multiple launches against multiple targets), and has the ability to engage highly maneuverable targets, such as jets, and small targets
The AGM-158 JASSM ( Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile ) is a low observable standoff air-launched cruise missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Armed Forces . [5] It is a large, stealthy long-range weapon with a 450-kilogram (1,000 lb) armor piercing warhead. It completed t