langs: 26 февраля [ru] / february 26 [en] / 26. februar [de] / 26 février [fr] / 26 febbraio [it] / 26 de febrero [es]
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#1 Livingston Municipal Airport (Tennessee)
Livingston Municipal Airport ( FAA LID : 8A3 ) is a city-owned public-use airport located two miles (3 km) northeast of the central business district of Livingston , a city in Overton County , Tennessee , United States . [1] Airport Livingston Municipal Airport IATA : none ICAO : none FAA LID : 8A3
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
Ent Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located in the Knob Hill neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado . A tent city, established in 1943 during construction of the base, was initially commanded by Major General Uzal Girard Ent (1900–1948), for whom the base is named. [1] [2] The
Gjirokastër Airfield is an airfield located near Gjirokastër , Gjirokastër , Albania . Airport in Albania Gjirokastër Airfield IATA : N/A ICAO : none Summary Airport type Public Owner Municipality of Gjirokastër Serves Gjirokastër Location Albania Elevation AMSL 666 ft / 203 m Coordinates 40°5
Raichur Airport ( ICAO : VORR ) is the small airport serving Raichur city in the Karnataka state of India . The airstrip was constructed in 1942 during World War II. [1] Airport in Raichur, Karnataka, India Raichur Airport IATA : none ICAO : VORR Summary Airport type Public Operator Government of Ka
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
Aiken Air Force Station is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 6.4 miles (10.3 km) north-northeast of Aiken, South Carolina . It was closed in 1975. Closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station Aiken Air Force Station Aiken Army A
#8 Jabal Awliya
Jabal Awliya (Jabal al Awliyā', Jebel Aulia, Gebel Aulia) is a village in the north-central part of Sudan , [1] about 40 km (25 mi) south of Khartoum . Nearby is the Jebel Aulia Dam , built in 1937 by the British for the Egyptian government. Jabal Awliya became a refuge camp during the Second Su
Nanumea Airfield is a former World War II airfield on the island of Nanumea in the Ellice Islands (now known as Tuvalu ). Nanumea Airfield Part of Seventh Air Force Nanumea , Tuvalu F4F-4s of VMF-441 on alert at Nanumea 23 October 1943 Coordinates 05°41′00″S 176°07′44.4″E Type Military Airfield Site
#10 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport ( IATA : BHM [4] , ICAO : KBHM , FAA LID : BHM ) , formerly Birmingham Municipal Airport and later Birmingham International Airport , is a civil-military airport serving Birmingham, Alabama . The airport also provides scheduled airline service for the B
DeKalb–Peachtree Airport ( IATA : PDK , ICAO : KPDK , FAA LID : PDK ) is a county-owned, public-use airport in DeKalb County , Georgia , United States. [1] The airport is located in the city of Chamblee , just northeast of Atlanta . It is also known commonly as Peachtree–DeKalb Airport , or simply P
#12 RAF Honington
Royal Air Force Honington or more simply RAF Honington ( IATA : BEQ , ICAO : EGXH ) is a Royal Air Force station located 6 mi (9.7 km) south of Thetford near Ixworth in Suffolk , England . Although used as a bomber station during the Second World War , RAF Honington is now the RAF Regiment depot
Berdiansk Airport ( Ukrainian : Аеропорт Бердянськ , Russian : Аэропорт Бердянск ) ( IATA : ERD , ICAO : UKDB ) is an airport in Berdiansk , Ukraine . The airport is located 1.5 km (0.93 mi) north of the city. [1] Airport in Berdiansk, Ukraine Berdiansk Airport "Бердянськ Аеропорт" IATA : ERD IC
Reading Regional Airport ( IATA : RDG , ICAO : KRDG , FAA LID : RDG ) (also known as Carl A. Spaatz Field ) is a public airport three miles (5 km) northwest of Reading , in Berks County , Pennsylvania . It is owned by the Reading Regional Airport Authority. [1] Airport in Pennsylvania Reading Regi
#15 Lanai Airport
Lanai Airport [2] ( IATA : LNY , ICAO : PHNY , FAA LID : LNY ) , also written as Lāna ʻ i Airport , is a state-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles or about 3.4 miles (6 km ) southwest of the central business district of Lanai City (Lāna ʻ i City), in Maui County, Hawaii . [1] T
Andersen Air Force Base (Andersen AFB, AAFB) ( IATA : UAM , ICAO : PGUA , FAA LID : UAM ) is a United States Air Force base located primarily within the village of Yigo in the United States territory of Guam . The host unit at Andersen AFB is the 36th Wing (36 WG), assigned to the Pacific Air Forces
#17 Rafael Núñez International Airport
Rafael Núñez International Airport ( IATA : CTG , ICAO : SKCG ) is an international airport serving the Caribbean port city of Cartagena , Colombia . It is the largest airport in the country's northern Caribbean region in terms of passenger movement. It is located between the Caribbean coast and the
Alghero - Riviera del Corallo Airport ( Italian : Aeroporto di Alghero - Riviera del Corallo ; Catalan : L'Aeroport de l'Alguer-Fertília ) [1] ( IATA : AHO , ICAO : LIEA ) is an international airport situated 4.3 NM (8.0 km; 4.9 mi) north-northwest of the city of Alghero , in northern Sardinia
#19 Romorantin - Pruniers Air Detachment
Romorantin - Pruniers Air Detachment (DA 273) is a French Air Force military facility, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of Romorantin-Lanthenay , in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France . DA 273 Romorantin - Pruniers Air Detachment Romorantin Aerodrome Air Service Production Center
#20 Timeline of Moffett Airfield
In the nation's quest to provide security along its lengthy coastlines, air reconnaissance was put forth by the futuristic Rear Admiral William A. Moffett . Through his efforts, two Naval Air Stations were commissioned in the early 1930s to port the Naval Airships (dirigibles) which he believed capa
#1 Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a large, long-range wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States. After introducing the 707 in October 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30% to democratize air travel. In 1965, Joe Sutt
The Sukhoi Su-9 ( Russian : Самолёт K , lit. ' Aircraft K ' ; USAF/DoD designation : Type 8 ) [1] was an early jet fighter built in the Soviet Union shortly after World War II . The design began in 1944 and was intended to use Soviet-designed turbojet engines. The design was heavily influenced by
The Cessna Model 404 Titan is an American twin-engined, light aircraft built by Cessna Aircraft . It was that company's largest twin piston-engined aircraft at the time of its development in the 1970s. Its US military designation is C-28 , and Swedish Air Force designation Tp 87 . [1] American light
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI [lower-alpha 1] ( NATO reporting name : Flanker-H ) is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30 , it is a heavy, al
#5 Chengdu J-20
The Chengdu J-20 ( Chinese : 歼-20 ; pinyin : Jiān-Èrlíng ), also known as Mighty Dragon ( Chinese : 威龙 ; pinyin : Wēilóng ), [8] [9] [10] is a twinjet all-weather stealth [11] fighter aircraft developed by China 's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). [5]
#6 ERCO Ercoupe
The ERCO Ercoupe is an American low-wing monoplane aircraft that was first flown in 1937. It was originally manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) shortly before World War II ; several other manufacturers continued its production after the war. The final model, the Mooney M-
Lucky Lady II is a United States Air Force Boeing B-50 Superfortress that became the first airplane to circle the world nonstop. Its 1949 journey, assisted by in-flight refueling, lasted 94 hours and 1 minute. The plane later suffered an accident, and today only the fuselage is preserved. [ clarific
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
#9 Boeing 727
The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes . After the heavy 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the demand for shorter flight lengths from smaller airports. On December 5, 1960, the 727 was launched with 40 ord
The Siemens-Schuckert R.VII was a bomber aircraft built in Germany during World War I. [3] [4] It was one of six aircraft based on the Siemens-Schuckert R.I that were originally intended to be identical, but which each developed in a different direction and were designated as different aircraft type
The Beechcraft Super King Air family is part of a line of twin- turboprop aircraft produced by Beechcraft . The Model 200 and Model 300 series were originally marketed as the "Super King Air" family; the "Super" designation was dropped in 1996. [2] They form the King Air line together with the King
The Hawker Siddeley P.1154 was a planned supersonic vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) fighter aircraft designed by Hawker Siddeley Aviation (HSA). Planned British V/STOL fighter aircraft P.1154 Role V/STOL combat aircraft Type of aircraft National origin United Kingdom Manufacturer Hawker
#13 Farman F.140 Super Goliath
The Farman F.140 Super Goliath was a very large, four engine biplane night bomber, designed in France in the mid-1920s. Nine flew with the French Air Force until concerns about structural weakness grounded them in 1930. The prototype set several world records for altitude reached with heavy useful l
#14 N104RB Red Baron
The Red Baron was a highly modified Lockheed F-104 Starfighter which set a FAI Class C-1 Group III 3 km speed record of 1,590.45 kilometres per hour (988.26 mph) , in 1977 which still stands. [1] It was assembled by Darryl Greenamyer and sponsored by Ed Browning and the Red Baron Flying Service
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 ( Russian : Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-3 ) was a Soviet fighter-interceptor used during World War II . It was a development of the MiG-1 by the OKO (opytno-konstruktorskij otdel — Experimental Design Department) of Zavod (Factory) No. 1 in Moscow to remedy problems found during
#16 BFW M.20
The BFW M.20 (also known as the Messerschmitt M.20 after the designer's surname) was a German single-engine, high-wing monoplane ten-seat passenger transport aircraft , developed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Deutsche Luft Hansa used it throughout the 1930s on a variety of routes. M.20 M 20, wi
#17 Ilyushin Il-8
The Ilyushin Il-8 was a Soviet ground-attack aircraft developed by Ilyushin to replace the Ilyushin Il-2 . The first two prototypes were significantly faster than the older aircraft, but proved to be less maneuverable. It was redesigned, incorporating many features of what would become the Ilyushin
#18 Yokosuka E14Y
The Yokosuka E14Y ( Allied reporting name Glen ) was an Imperial Japanese Navy reconnaissance seaplane transported aboard and launched from Japanese submarine aircraft carriers such as the I-25 during World War II . The Japanese Navy designation was " Type 0 Small Reconnaissance Seaplane " (零式小型水上偵察
#19 Bell P-76
The Bell P-76 was the proposed designation for a production model derivative of the XP-39E, a single-engine American fighter aircraft prototype of World War II . Canceled fighter aircraft project P-76 XP-39E, the prototype of the P-76 Role Fighter aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Bell Aircraft
The Sam Aircraft Sam LS is a Canadian aircraft design, designed and produced by Sam Aircraft, formerly known as Haim Aviation [2] of Lachute , Quebec . The aircraft was designed for the Canadian AULA and American light-sport aircraft rules and had its first flight on 26 February 2013. [3] [4] [5] [6
#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
#2 French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle is the flagship of the French Navy . The ship, commissioned in 2001, is the tenth French aircraft carrier , first French nuclear-powered surface vessel, as well as the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the United States Navy . She is named after French statesman and
#3 Japanese aircraft carrier Chitose
Chitose ( 千歳 ) was a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served from 1938 to 1944, seeing service as a seaplane carrier and later as a light aircraft carrier during World War II . In her initial guise as a seaplane carrier, she first saw service during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938, an
#4 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 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
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the United States Navy 's third Nimitz -class supercarrier . She is named for Carl Vinson (1883-1981), a congressman from Georgia , in recognition of his contributions to the U.S. Navy. The ship was launched during Vinson's lifetime in 1980, undertook her maiden voyage in
HMS Eagle was an early aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy . Ordered by Chile during the South American dreadnought race as the Almirante Latorre -class battleship Almirante Cochrane , she was laid down before World War I . In early 1918 she was purchased by Britain for conversion to an aircraft carr
USS Steamer Bay (CVE-87) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after Steamer Bay, located within Etolin Island , Alaska . Launched in February 1944, and commissioned in April, she served in support of the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf , the Invasion of Iwo Jima
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)
#10 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
USS Boxer (CV/CVA/CVS-21, LPH-4) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy , and the fifth ship to be named for HMS Boxer . She was launched on 14 December 1944 and christened by the daughter of a US Senator from Louisiana . Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
#12 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
#13 HMS Archer (D78)
HMS Archer was a Long Island -class escort carrier built by the United States in 1939–1940 and operated by the Royal Navy during World War II . She was built as the cargo ship Mormacland , but was converted to an escort carrier and renamed HMS Archer . Her transmission was a constant cause of proble
#14 Ōsumi-class tank landing ship
The Ōsumi class ( おおすみ型輸送艦 ), is a Japanese amphibious transport dock . The class is also known as the Oosumi class. While the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) describes the Ōsumi class as tank landing ships (LSTs), they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated wi
USS Coral Sea (CV/CVB/CVA-43) , a Midway -class aircraft carrier , was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Battle of the Coral Sea . She earned the affectionate nickname " Ageless Warrior " through her long career. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classi
#16 USS Salamaua
USS Salamaua (CVE-96) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after the invasion of Salamaua , a strategically important village in the New Guinea Theater during World War II , and one of the main targets of the Salamaua–Lae campaign . She served with distinc
#17 HMS Begum (D38)
USS Bolinas (CVE-36) (originally AVG-36 , then later ACV-36 ) was an escort carrier launched 11 November 1942 by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding , Tacoma, Washington ; sponsored by Mrs. G. B. Sherwood, wife of Commander Sherwood; and commissioned 22 July 1943, Captain H. L. Meadow in command. For other
USS Altamaha (AVG-18/ACV-18/CVE-18) was an escort aircraft carrier in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for the Altamaha River in Georgia . For other ships with the same name, see USS Altamaha . USS Altamaha in 1943 History United States Laid down 19 December 1941 Launched 2
HMS Vengeance (R71) was a Colossus -class light aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy during World War II . The carrier served in three navies during her career: the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy (as HMAS Vengeance , from 1952 to 1955), and the Brazilian Navy (as NAeL Minas Gerais , from
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is the seventh Nimitz -class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the United States Navy , named for Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi. US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) USS John C. Stennis underway off the coast of southern California Hi
British United Airways ( BUA ) was a private, independent [nb 1] British airline formed as a result of the merger of Airwork Services and Hunting-Clan Air Transport in July 1960, making it the largest wholly private airline based in the United Kingdom at the time. British and Commonwealth Shipping (
#2 OTT Airlines
One Two Three Airlines ( Chinese : 一二三航空公司 ; pinyin : Yī'èrsān Hángkōng Gōngsī ) is an airline headquartered in Shanghai that was launched as a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines in February 2020. It is scheduled to be the first airline to operate the Comac C919 . The airline is focused on the Yan
#3 British Caledonian in the 1970s
British Caledonian (BCal) came into being in November 1970 when the Scottish charter airline Caledonian Airways , at the time Britain's second-largest, wholly privately owned, independent [nb 1] airline , took over British United Airways (BUA), then the largest British independent airline as well as
#4 Air Kufra
Air Kufra ( Arabic : الكُفرة للطيران ) ( IATA : 7F , ICAO : KAV ) was a small Libyian charter airline . It was mainly operated out of Kufra Airport . It had only one commercial aircraft, which was leased from Buraq Air , [1] along with a cargo aircraft, an Ilyushin Il-76TD . [2] The airline had tw
Silver State Helicopters was a helicopter flight training, sight seeing tours and charter air operator. The company was founded in 1999 by Jerry Airola, flying Robinson R22 helicopters . [1] Silver State Helicopters expanded rapidly and reported revenues of US $40.7 million in 2005 and US$78.1 milli
#6 AB Aviation
AB Aviation is a private regional airline and the largest in the Comoros [2] headquartered and based at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport . [1] Airline of the Comoros AB Aviation IATA ICAO Callsign Y6 [1] CIK COMOROS AIRLINE Founded 2010 Ceased operations March 19, 2022 (suspended) [1] Opera
Dirgantara Air Service was an airline based in Jakarta , Indonesia . It operated scheduled domestic services, as well as charters and aerial work. Its main bases were Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport , Jakarta, Samarinda Airport , Syamsudin Noor Airport , Banjarmasin and Supadio Airport , P
Sol Dominicana Airlines (also known as Sol Airlines ) was a Dominican airline that operated charter flights from the Dominican Republic. The airline's main hub was La Romana International Airport . Sol Dominicana Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign DA SDA SOL AIRLINES Founded February 26, 2007 Ceased operat
Jetair Lufttransport AG was a charter airline that started operations from its main base in Munich in July 1984. The airline began to run into financial problems in February 1985, and collapsed by the end of that year. A Jetair Boeing 727-81 at Brussels Airport in 1984 Former German charter airline
#10 Jet4you
Jet4you was a low-cost airline based in Casablanca , Morocco . [2] It operated services between Moroccan cities and destinations in France , Belgium , Germany , Switzerland , Spain , Ireland (Sunway charter) and Italy . Its main base was Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport , with focus citie
#11 Eurodirect
Eurodirect was a short lived British airline founded in 1994. It was based at Bournemouth Airport in England and flew short haul flights to British and European destinations. After financial problems, the airline ceased all operations on 26 February 1995, after less than a year of flights. Eurodirec
Carnival Air Lines was a charter and scheduled airline division of Carnival Cruise Line started in 1988 after Carnival Cruise Lines purchased Pacific Interstate Airlines. It was headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida . [1] [2] Charter and scheduled airline division of Carnival Cruise Line in Florida,
#13 Eurofly
Eurofly was a privately owned airline based in Milan , Italy . [1] Listed on MTA Stock Exchange and controlled by Meridiana , it was Italy's leading carrier in the leisure flights market and mainly operated international, medium to long haul, point-to-point flights. Eurofly IATA ICAO Callsign GJ EEZ
Volga-Dnepr Airlines, LLC ( Russian : ООО «Авиакомпания «Волга-Днепр» ) is an airline based in Ulyanovsk , Russia . It specializes in providing air charter services by operating a unique fleet of twelve Antonov An-124 (largest production cargo aircraft), five Boeing 747-8F and five IL-76TD-90VD (Sta
Aer Lingus Regional is an Aer Lingus brand which has been used for commuter and regional flights. Aer Lingus Regional scheduled passenger services operate primarily from Ireland to the United Kingdom , France , and the Channel Islands , and also from Belfast , Northern Ireland . Services were operat
MALÉV Ltd. [1] ( Hungarian : Malév Zrt. ), which did business as MALÉV Hungarian Airlines ( Hungarian : Magyar Légiközlekedési Vállalat , abbreviated MALÉV , pronounced [ˈmɒleːv] ), was the flag carrier of Hungary from 1946 until 2012. Its head office was in Budapest , with its main hub at Budapes
#17 Invicta International Airlines
Invicta International Airlines Ltd was a charter airline based at Manston Airport in the United Kingdom. It operated non-scheduled passenger and freight services between 1965 and 1982. UK charter airline Invicta International Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign IM "India Mike" or "Invicta" Founded 1964 Comm
#18 Alitalia
Alitalia - Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A. , [4] [5] operating as Alitalia ( Italian pronunciation: [aliˈtaːlja] ), was an airline which was once the flag carrier and largest airline of Italy. [6] The company had its head office in Fiumicino , Metropolitan City of Rome Capital . [7] The airline was
#19 Transportes Aéreos Nacional
Transportes Aéreos Nacional was a Brazilian airline founded in 1946. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional , of which Transportes Aéreos Nacional was one of the partners. Former Brazilian airline, 1946–1961 For the Brazilian airline defunct in 2002,
#20 Air France–KLM
Air France–KLM S.A. , also known as Air France–KLM Group , is a Franco-Dutch airline holding company incorporated under French law with its headquarters at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Tremblay-en-France , near Paris. The group has offices in Montreuil , Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, and in Amstelveen ,
The history of ballooning , both with hot air and gas , spans many centuries. It includes many firsts, including the first human flight, first flight across the English Channel , first flight in North America, and first aircraft related disaster. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flam
No 85 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter squadron which provided air defence to Western Australia during World War II . It was formed in 1943 and disbanded in 1945. The squadron did not see combat during the war, although it attempted to intercept Japanese aircraft on several o
No. 605 Squadron was formed as an Auxiliary Air Force Squadron. Initially formed as a bomber unit, it was one of the most successful participants of the Battle of Britain . It also had the distinction of being active during the Second World War at two fronts at a time, when the squadron was split up
No. 28 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Puma and Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson . Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 28 Squadron RAF Squadron badge Active 7 November 1915 ( 1915-11-07 ) – present Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Type Operational Conversion
The 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW) is a United States Air Force wing, currently assigned to the Third Air Force , United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa . The 86th AW is stationed at Ramstein Air Base , Germany. United States Air Force wing "86th Fighter Wing" redirects here. For the 86th
No. 168 Squadron RAF was a Second World War Royal Air Force squadron that operated the North American Mustang on missions over occupied Europe and in support of the D-Day landings. Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 168 Squadron RAF Active 1942–1945 Country United Kingdom Branch Roya
The 157th Fighter Squadron (157 FS) is a unit of the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing located at McEntire Joint National Guard Base , Columbia, South Carolina. The 157th FS is one of the few Air National Guard squadrons to operate the HARM Targeting System (HTS)-equipped F-16C Bl
#7 List of Royal Flying Corps squadrons
A list of Royal Flying Corps squadrons with date and location of foundation. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( February 2016 ) The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the aviation arm of the British Army . Squadrons were the main form of flying unit from its foundation on 13 Apri
No. 83 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force intelligence unit. It was originally formed in 1943 as a 'home defence' fighter squadron and provided air defence to several locations in Queensland , the Northern Territory and New South Wales before being disbanded in 1945. The squadron has since bee
#9 No. 19 (Netherlands East Indies) Squadron RAAF
19e Transport Squadron , also known as No. 19 (Netherlands East Indies) Squadron , was a transport and communications unit of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force , formed in Australia during the final stages of World War II . The squadron was formed as a Dutch unit in late 1944 from two
Number 23 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Air Force responsible for 'day-to-day space operations', having been reformed in January 2021, as the first "space squadron". [5] [6] Up until its disbandment in October 2009, it operated the Boeing Sentry AEW1 Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS)
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
Number 2 Squadron , also known as No. II (Army Co-operation) Squadron , is the most senior squadron of the Royal Air Force . [3] It is currently equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Lossiemouth , Moray , since reforming there on 12 January 2015. Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
No. 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron is an active Reserve unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) assigned to the RAF ISTAR Force at RAF Waddington. It was originally formed as a unit of the British Auxiliary Air Force in 1938, active throughout World War 2 as a fighter unit, becoming the 1st o
#14 Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF
The Royal Australian Air Force's Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) plans, conducts and analyses the results of ground and flight testing of existing and new Air Force aircraft. ARDU consists of three test and evaluation flights (TEFs) located at RAAF Bases Edinburgh, Amberley and William
Marine Aircraft Group 49 is a United States Marine Corps Reserve aviation unit based at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst , New Jersey that is currently composed of squadrons that fly the MV-22B , CH-53E , AH-1Z , UH-1Y , KC-130 , UC-35D and UC-12F/W aircraft as well as an Aviation Logistics Squadron
The 169th Fighter Wing (169 FW) is a unit of the South Carolina Air National Guard , stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base , Columbia, South Carolina. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . Unit of the South Carolina Air Nati
No. 40 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was formed in 1916 at Gosport as No. 40 Squadron Royal Flying Corps and was disbanded for the last time in 1957. The squadron also included many non-British members, including volunteers from the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force . Defunct
No. 41 Squadron of the Royal Air Force is the RAF's Typhoon Test and Evaluation Squadron ("TES"), based at RAF Coningsby , Lincolnshire . Its official title is "41 TES". The squadron was formed in 1916 during First World War as part of the Royal Flying Corps and served on the Western Front as a grou
No. 683 Squadron RAF was a photo-reconnaissance squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and from August 1950 to November 1953. No. 683 Squadron RAF Active 8 Feb 1943 – 21 Sep 1945 1 Aug 1950 – 30 Nov 1953 Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Role photo-reconnaissance squ
The 67th Fighter Squadron "Fighting Cocks" is a fighter squadron of the United States Air Force , part of the 18th Operations Group at Kadena Air Base , Japan. The 67th is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle . This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points . ( Decemb
#1 Tip jet
A tip jet is a jet nozzle at the tip of some helicopter rotor blades, used to spin the rotor, much like a Catherine wheel firework . Tip jets replace the normal shaft drive and have the advantage of placing no torque on the airframe, thus not requiring the presence of a tail rotor. Some simple monoc
#2 Radar
Radar (originally acronym for radio detection and ranging ) [1] [2] is a detection system that uses radio waves to determine the distance ( ranging ), angle, and radial velocity of objects relative to the site. It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles
Francis Stewart Briggs (18 September 1897 – 21 July 1966) was a pioneering Australian aviator. Frank Briggs learnt to fly with the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War . During the Peace Conference in 1919 he flew delegates between London and Paris and was the personal pilot of Australia's Prim
Mario Castoldi (February 26, 1888 - May 31, 1968) was an Italian aircraft engineer and designer. This article does not cite any sources . ( March 2008 ) Mario Castoldi
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
Viktor Aleksandrovich Davidenko ( Russian : Виктор Александрович Давиденко ; 26 February 1914 – 15 February 1983) was a Soviet military engineer and mathematical physicist , whose research significantly enhanced the development of Soviet nuclear weapons during the Soviet atomic bomb project of 1942-
#5 John William Miller (aviation)
John William Miller (February 22, 1880 – February 26, 1953) was an American aviation pioneer, civil engineer, and a professor of aeronautical engineering. He combined these skills to create new and different ways to conduct surveys, use and build aircraft, and teach those skills when aviation was in
Wing Commander Harold Blackburn , MC , AFC (19 January 1879 – 29 April 1959) was a British aviation pioneer. Blackburn was the first pilot to carry newspapers for commercial sale by air [1] and on 22 July 1914 piloted the first scheduled airline service in Great Britain. British aviation pioneer Har
Mary Jackson ( née Winston ; [1] April 9, 1921 – February 11, 2005) was an American mathematician and aerospace engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which in 1958 was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She worked at Langley Researc
Alexander Graham Bell ( / ˈ ɡ r eɪ . ə m / , born Alexander Bell ; March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) [4] was a Scottish-born [N 1] inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone . He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1
#9 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
#10 Chance M. Vought
Chauncey Milton "Chance" Vought (February 26, 1890 in Long Island, New York – July 25, 1930) was an American aviation pioneer and engineer, who was the co-founder of the Lewis and Vought Corporation with Birdseye Lewis . Chauncey Milton Vought Born ( 1890-02-26 ) February 26, 1890 Long Island , New
Giuseppe Gabrielli (26 February 1903 – 29 November 1987) was an Italian aeronautics engineer . He is famous as the designer of numerous Italian military aircraft, including the Fiat G.50 Freccia and G.55 World War II fighters. [1] The FIAT G.80 was one of Gabrielli’s designs. He was born in Caltanis
#12 Preston Watson
Preston Albert Watson (17 October 1880 – 30 June 1915) was a Scottish aviation pioneer, who conceived his own original method of controlling an aeroplane in flight. This was his rocking wing method of lateral control, which consisted of a secondary smaller wing mounted above the main wing on an A-fr
#13 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1914
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. On May 20–21, 1927, Lindbergh made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km) , flying alone for 33.5 hours. Hi
#15 Pierre Roques
Pierre Auguste Roques (28 December 1856 – 26 February 1920) was a French general and creator of the French air force. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( April 2018 ) Pierre Auguste Roques Portrait published in L'Illustration during the First World War. Born ( 1856-12-28 ) 2
Organization devoted to the history of early pilots 39 aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 38 more aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 1936 signatures of Early Birds in recognition of the contribution of Earl Ovington to the First Regular Air Mail service, formally presented to his wife afte
Joseph Joel Hammond (1886 – 22 September 1918) was a pioneering New Zealand aviator. [1] On 17 January 1914 at Epsom showgrounds he took New Zealand's first military plane, a Blériot XI-2 , for its first flight. [2] Joseph Joel Hammond Joseph Joel Hammond flying his Bristol Boxkite at the Ascot Race
#18 Lewis A. Rodert
Lewis August Rodert (1906-1973) of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was awarded the 1946 Collier Trophy for the design, development, and practical application of a thermal aircraft anti-icing system. [2] NACA icing research leader from 1936 to 1945. Lew build his own de-icing s
Emory Conrad Malick (December 29, 1881 – January 23, 1959) was an aviation pioneer from the state of Pennsylvania , United States. He was an early graduate of the Curtiss Flying School , where he earned his International Pilot's License (FAI #105) on March 20, 1912. In March 2011, an article publish
#20 Chuck Yeager
Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager ( / ˈ j eɪ ɡ ər / YAY -gər , February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace , and record-setting test pilot who in 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight.
The Rolls-Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofans produced by Rolls-Royce . It continues the three spool architecture of the RB211 with a maximum thrust ranging from 61,900 to 97,000 lbf (275 to 431 kN ) . Launched as the RB-211-524L in June 1988, the prototype first ran in August 1990.
The General Electric GE36 was an experimental aircraft engine , a hybrid between a turbofan and a turboprop , known as an unducted fan (UDF) or propfan . The GE36 was developed by General Electric Aircraft Engines , [3] with its CFM International equal partner Snecma taking a 35 percent share of dev
The Rolls-Royce R is a British aero engine that was designed and built specifically for air racing purposes by Rolls-Royce Limited . Nineteen R engines were assembled in a limited production run between 1929 and 1931. Developed from the Rolls-Royce Buzzard , it was a 37-litre (2,240 cu in) capacit
#1 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
Aeroflot Flight 315 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight operated by Aeroflot from Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow to Lviv Airport in Lviv, Ukraine . On 16 November 1959, the Antonov An-10 operating this flight crashed short of the airport runway while on final approach. All 32 passeng
#3 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
#4 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
Operation Ganga was an evacuation operation by the Government of India to evacuate the Indian citizens amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , who had crossed over to neighboring countries. This involved transport assistance from the neighboring countries of Romania, Hungary, Poland, Moldova,
#6 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 ;
#7 List of accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18
Accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18 Data from: Aviation Safety Network Il-18 [1]
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
#9 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
Atlas Air Flight 3591 was a scheduled domestic cargo flight under the Amazon Air banner between Miami International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston . On February 23, 2019, the Boeing 767-375ER(BCF) used for this flight crashed into Trinity Bay during approach into Houston
#11 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
#12 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
#13 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 )
#14 American Airlines Flight 320
American Airlines Flight 320 was a scheduled flight between Chicago Midway International Airport and New York City 's LaGuardia Airport . On February 3, 1959, the Lockheed L-188 Electra performing the flight crashed into the East River during its descent, killing 65 of the 73 people on board. Poor w
#15 Eastern Air Lines Flight 21
Eastern Air Lines Flight 21 , registration NC28394, was a Douglas DC-3 aircraft that crashed while preparing to land at Candler Field (now Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ) in Atlanta, Georgia , on February 26, 1941. Eight of the 16 on board were killed, including Maryland Congressm
#16 1952 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1952: Years in aviation : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 19
#17 2013 Luxor hot air balloon crash
On 26 February 2013, a hot air balloon crashed near Luxor , Egypt, killing 19 out of the 21 people on board. A fire developed in the basket due to a leak in the balloon's gas fuel system, causing the balloon to deflate mid-air and crash to the ground. [1] Hot air balloon crash in Egypt 2013 Luxor ho
#18 List of heads of state and government who died in aviation accidents and incidents
This is a list of notable heads of state and heads of government who have died from aviation accidents , usually while in office.
#19 1951 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1951: Years in aviation : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 19
First Air Flight 6560 was a domestic charter flight that crashed on landing at Resolute , Nunavut , Canada, on 20 August 2011. Of the 15 people on board, 12 were killed and the remaining three were severely injured. The Boeing 737-200 of First Air was operating a service from Yellowknife , Northwest
#1 SZD-24 Foka
The SZD-24 Foka (Seal) ( Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny - Glider Experimental Works) was a single-seat high-performance aerobatic glider designed and built in Poland in 1960. Polish single-seat glider, 1960 SZD-24 Foka Role Glider National origin Poland Manufacturer SZD Designer Piotr Mynarski & Wł
#2 Issoire Iris
The Issoire Iris was a sailplane produced in France in the early 1980s. It was a conventional, single-seat mid-wing design of fibreglass construction intended to be easy to fly for the novice pilot. Originally designed with a T-tail, the Iris was produced with a conventional, low-set tailplane. Sing
The SZD-6x Nietoperz was a single-seat tail-less experimental glider aircraft that was designed and built in Poland at Szybowcowy Zakład Doświadczalny (Glider Experimental Works) in Bielsko-Biała in 1951. [1] Only one example was constructed (with registration SP-1220). Polish single-seat tail-less
The DFS Olympia Meise (German: "Olympic Titmouse ") was a German sailplane designed by the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS) for Olympic competition, based on the DFS Meise . German single-seat glider, 1938 DFS Olympia Meise DFS Olympia Meise Role Sailplane Type of aircraft Manufacturer
#1 Mil Mi-17
The Mil Mi-17 ( NATO reporting name : Hip ) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2021 [update] at two factories, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude . It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service. The helicopter is mostly used as
The Fairey Rotodyne was a 1950s British compound gyroplane designed and built by Fairey Aviation and intended for commercial and military uses. [2] A development of the earlier Gyrodyne , which had established a world helicopter speed record, the Rotodyne featured a tip-jet -powered rotor that burne
The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose twin-engined military helicopter designed and built by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil . Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants.
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem rotor helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol . The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. Its name, Chinook, is from the Native American Chinook people of Or
The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw (company model number S-55 ) was a multi-purpose helicopter used by the United States Army and United States Air Force . It was also license-built by Westland Aircraft as the Westland Whirlwind in the United Kingdom. United States Navy and United States Coast Guard models
The AgustaWestland AW149 is a medium-lift multi-role military helicopter developed by AgustaWestland , now Leonardo , launched in 2006. On 20 June 2011 AgustaWestland announced the AW189 , a civilian development of the AW149, for service in 2013. [1] AW149 AW149 over RIAT in 2022 Role Medium-lift mi
#7 Kopter AW09
The Kopter AW09 [3] [4] [5] (formerly the Marenco Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09 and Kopter SH09 ) is the Leonardo Helicopter Division's five-to-eight seat, single-engine multirole helicopter which is currently under development at Kopter ’s facilities. [6] [7] [8] [9] It is a clean-sheet design amongst
#1 Boeing–Embraer joint venture
Boeing Brasil–Commercial was a proposed, but failed joint venture between Boeing and Embraer to design, build, and sell commercial airliners worldwide. The partnership was established in February 2019, after Boeing agreed to purchase an 80% stake in Embraer's commercial aircraft division. The deal w
#2 Mooney International Corporation
The Mooney International Corporation (formerly Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. and the Mooney Aircraft Company ) is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Kerrville, Texas , United States . It manufactures single-engined piston-powered general aviation aircraft. American aircraft manufacturer Moon
The Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF) was the historic flight of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy up until its disbandment in March 2019. [1] The RNHF maintained and flew a small number of aircraft that were important to British Naval aviation. The organisation was not part of the military establ
#1 Uragan Soviet automatic air defense interception system
The Uragan-1 was the first generation of a Soviet automatic air defense interception system, and was a component of the Soviet Air Defence Forces protivovozdushnaya oborona strany ( PVO Strany ). The concept began with a Soviet Council of Ministers resolution dated February 26, 1955 and the Ministry
The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied states. It is manufactured by the U.S. defence contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of
#3 BrahMos
The BrahMos (also designated as PJ-10 ) [15] is a medium-range stealth [10] ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft or land, notably being the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world. [16] It is a joint-venture between the Indian Defence Research
#4 SC1000 bomb
The SC 1000 ( Sprengbombe Cylindrisch 1000 ) was a large air-dropped general-purpose thin-cased high explosive demolition bomb used by Germany during World War II . Weighing more than 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) , it was nicknamed the Hermann by the Germans in reference to the fat Luftwaffe commander, H
#5 Chain Home
Chain Home , or CH for short, was the codename for the ring of coastal Early Warning radar stations built by the Royal Air Force (RAF) before and during the Second World War to detect and track aircraft . [1] Initially known as RDF , and given the official name Air Ministry Experimental Station Type
#6 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]
#7 Spice (bomb)
The " SPICE " ("Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective") is an Israeli -developed, EO / GPS - guidance kit used for converting air-droppable unguided bombs into precision guided bombs . This article contains content that is written like an advertisement . ( May 2010 ) Guided bomb Spice Close-up front
#8 QRSAM
Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile ( QRSAM ) is a missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited for the Indian Army , [10] meant for protecting moving armoured columns from aerial attacks. [5] Indian surface-t
#9 SPYDER
The SPYDER ("Surface-to-air Python and Derby") is an Israeli short and medium range mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Rafael is the prime contractor and IAI is the major subcontractor for the SPYDER program.