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Advanced Landing Grounds ( ALGs ) were temporary advance airfields constructed by the Allies during World War II during the liberation of Europe. They were built in the UK prior to the invasion and thereafter in northwest Europe from 6 June 1944 to V-E Day , 7 May 1945. It has been suggested that th
Mitchel Air Force Base also known as Mitchel Field , was a United States Air Force base located on the Hempstead Plains of Long Island , New York , United States . Established in 1918 as Hazelhurst Aviation Field #2 , the facility was renamed later that year as Mitchel Field in honor of former New Y
#3 Tri-County Airport (Florida)
Tri-County Airport ( FAA LID : KBCR ) is a public-use airport located 5.1 nautical miles (8.2 km ) northeast of the central business district of the city of Bonifay in Holmes County , Florida , United States and 5.3 miles northwest of the central business district of Chipley, in Washington County Fl
Munger Airport (also known as Safyabad Airport [1] ) is an airport located in Munger district in the Indian state of Bihar . [2] The airport is situated at Saifabad, 5 km from the district headquarters of Munger . [3] It is controlled by the Airports Authority of India . Airport in Munger, Bihar,
#5 Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport ( IATA : IAD , ICAO : KIAD , FAA LID : IAD ) , typically referred to as Dulles International Airport , Dulles Airport , Washington Dulles , or simply Dulles ( / ˈ d ʌ l ɪ s / DUL -iss ), is an international airport in the Eastern United States , located in Lou
Dalaman Airport ( IATA : DLM , ICAO : LTBS ) is an international airport and one of three serving south-west Turkey , the others being Milas-Bodrum Airport and Antalya Airport . It has two terminals. The old terminal is used for domestic flights and the new terminal is for international flights. The
Logovardi Airfield ( Macedonian : Аеродром Логоварди , romanized : Aerodrom Logovardi ) is a smallish aerodrome located in Bitola , North Macedonia . Airport in Logovardi Аеродром Логоварди Logovardi Airfield IATA : none ICAO : none Summary Airport type Active with few facilities Owner/Operator Ma
#8 McAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen International Airport ( IATA : MFE , ICAO : KMFE , FAA LID : MFE ) is in McAllen , in Hidalgo County, Texas , United States. [1] Airport in McAllen, Texas, United States McAllen International Airport IATA : MFE ICAO : KMFE FAA LID : MFE Summary Airport type Public Owner City of McAllen Serve
The Crimson Route was a set of joint United States and Canada transport routes planned for ferrying planes and material from North America to Europe during World War II . The project was ended in 1943 and never fully developed.
#10 RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)
Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton , or RNAS Yeovilton , ( IATA : YEO , ICAO : EGDY ) ( HMS Heron ) is an airfield of the Royal Navy and British Army, sited a few miles north of Yeovil , Somerset . It is one of two active Fleet Air Arm bases (the other being RNAS Culdrose) and is currently home to th
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
#12 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport ( IATA : CMH , ICAO : KCMH , FAA LID : CMH ) is an international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of downtown Columbus, Ohio . Formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport , it is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority , which als
#13 Watertown Municipal Airport (Wisconsin)
Watertown Municipal Airport ( ICAO : KRYV , FAA LID : RYV ) is a public use airport located in and owned by the city of Watertown , in Jefferson County , Wisconsin , United States . [1] It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2
Ramstein Air Base or Ramstein AB ( IATA : RMS , ICAO : ETAR ) is a United States Air Force base in Rhineland-Palatinate , a state in southwestern Germany . It serves as headquarters for the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and also for NATO Allied Air Command (
Person County Airport ( ICAO : KTDF , FAA LID : TDF ) , also known as Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County, is a county-owned, public-use airport in Person County , North Carolina , United States . [1] It is located six nautical miles (11 km) south of the central business district of Roxboro
#16 Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport ( FAA LID : 62C ) , originally Hunt Field , is a privately owned public use airport located 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the central business district of Franksville , a neighborhood of the village of Caledonia , in Racine County, Wisconsin , United States. [1] Airpor
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
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base - Azraq ( Arabic : قاعدة الشهيد موفق السلطي الجوية - الازرق ) is a Royal Jordanian Air Force air base located in Azraq , Zarqa Governorate . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( October 2014 ) Muwaffaq Salti Air Base - Azraq قاعدة الشهيد موفق السلطي ال
#19 Burlington Executive Airport
Burlington Executive Airport ( ICAO : CZBA ) is a small, privately operated general aviation registered aerodrome in rural Burlington , Ontario west of Toronto . The possible closure of Buttonville Municipal Airport is expected to lead to an increase in traffic. [2] Airport in Burlington, Ontario Bu
#20 Balchik Airfield
Balchik Airfield ( Bulgarian : Летище Балчик ) ( ICAO : LBWB ) , [1] is a general aviation airfield and reduced former military airbase in the town of Balchik , northeast Bulgaria , on the Black Sea coast. In August 2011 the Bulgarian government transformed Balchik airbase from a military to a civil
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier is a British military aircraft. It was the first of the Harrier Jump Jet series of aircraft and was developed in the 1960s as the first operational ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and the only truly s
#2 Short S.45
The Short S.45 — also known as the Short T.5 [1] after its naval serial number — was a training biplane built for Britain's Royal Navy by Short Brothers in 1912. It was the forerunner of another three identical aircraft (designated S.48 , S.49 , and S.50 by Shorts) delivered to the Royal Navy and Ro
#3 Nord 2200
The Nord 2200 was a French carrier-based , jet-engined interceptor developed in the late 1940s. It was intended to compete for an Aéronavale (French Naval Aviation) contract, but was not selected for production after a 1950 accident badly damaged the sole prototype . It was repaired and resumed flig
#4 Naglo D.II
The Naglo D.II was a German single seat quadruplane fighter, flown late in World War I . It took part in one of the fighter competitions but did not reach production. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( August 2019 ) D.II Role Single seat quadruplane fighter aircraft Type of
#5 Dassault Mirage 2000N/2000D
The Dassault Mirage 2000N is a variant of the Mirage 2000 designed for nuclear strike. It formed the core of the French air-based strategic nuclear deterrent . The Mirage 2000D is its conventional attack counterpart. French nuclear and conventional strike aircraft This article needs additional citat
The Aero Spacelines Mini Guppy is a large, wide-bodied, American cargo aircraft used for aerial transport of outsized cargo components. The Mini Guppy is one of the Guppy line of aircraft produced by Aero Spacelines . Wide-bodied cargo aircraft Mini Guppy Mini Guppy at the Tillamook Air Museum in Ti
#7 Sukhoi Su-17
The Sukhoi Su-17 ( izdeliye S-32) is a variable-sweep wing fighter-bomber developed for the Soviet military. Its NATO reporting name is " Fitter ". Developed from the Sukhoi Su-7 , the Su-17 was the first variable-sweep wing aircraft to enter Soviet service. Two subsequent Sukhoi aircraft, the Su-20
The SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 is an Italian STOL liaison monoplane built by SIAI-Marchetti for the Italian Army , and based on the Cessna O-1 Bird Dog . Italian STOL liaison monoplane by SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 Role STOL liaison monoplane Type of aircraft Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti First flight 24 May
The Partenavia P.68 , now Vulcanair P68 , is a light aircraft designed by Luigi Pascale and initially built by Italian Partenavia . It made its first flight on 25 May 1970, its type certification was granted on 17 November 1971 and was transferred to Vulcanair in 1998. The original six-seat high-win
Skylon is a series of concept designs for a reusable single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane by the British company Reaction Engines Limited (Reaction), using SABRE , a combined-cycle, air-breathing rocket propulsion system. The vehicle design is for a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft that would take off from a s
The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by French aircraft manufacturer Breguet Aviation . Br.1150 Atlantic Atlantique 2 Breguet Atlantic of the French Navy Role Maritime patrol aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Breguet Aviation First flig
#12 Curtiss HS
The Curtiss HS was a single-engined patrol flying boat built for the United States Navy during World War I . Large numbers were built from 1917 to 1919, with the type being used to carry out anti-submarine patrols from bases in France from June 1918. It remained in use with the US Navy until 1928, a
#13 Koolhoven F.K.48
The Koolhoven F.K.48 was an airliner built in the Netherlands in 1934 for KLM . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . ( February 2015 ) F.K.48 Role Airliner Type of aircraft National origin
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
#15 English Electric Lightning
The English Electric Lightning is a British fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor during the 1960s, the 1970s and into the late 1980s. It remains the only UK-designed-and-built fighter capable of Mach 2 . The Lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by English Electric , which wa
Jagdgeschwader III (Fighter Wing III, or JG III) was a fighter wing of the Imperial German Air Service during World War I. It was founded on 2 February 1918, as a permanent consolidation of four established jagdstaffeln (fighter squadrons)— 2 , 26 , 27 , and 36 . JG III was formed as a follow-on of
#17 Dornier Do X
The Dornier Do X was the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world when it was produced by the Dornier company of Germany in 1929. First conceived by Claude Dornier in 1924, [1] planning started in late 1925 and after over 240,000 work-hours it was completed in June 1929. [2] Thi
#18 Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed- tricycle-gear , general aviation airplane , used primarily for flight training and personal use. It was based on the earlier Cessna 150 incorporating a number of minor design changes and a slightly more powerful engine with a longer time between overhau
#19 Bölkow Bo 207
The Bölkow Bo 207 was a four-seat light aircraft built in West Germany in the early 1960s, a development of the Klemm Kl 107 built during World War II . Light single engine aircraft developed in West Germany in the 1960s Bo 207 Role Civil utility aircraft Type of aircraft National origin West German
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-1 ( Russian : Микоян-Гуревич МиГ-1 ) was a Soviet fighter aircraft of World War II that was designed to meet a requirement for a high-altitude fighter issued in 1939. To minimize demand on strategic materials such as aluminum, the aircraft was mostly constructed from steel t
USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) underway whilst operating as an attack carrier in the Pacific, circa 1944. History United States Name Manila Bay Namesake Battle of Manila
HMS Queen Elizabeth is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers and the Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy . Capable of carrying 60 aircraft including fixed wing, rotary wing and autonomous vehicles, [18] she is named in honour of the first HMS Queen Elizabeth , a World War I
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)
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11) , also known as The Fighting "I" , is one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . She is the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific T
#5 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 Thornton (DD-270/AVD-11) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for James and Ryan Thornton , naval officers during the American Civil War , and was the second ship to bear this name. Tender of the United States Navy For other ships with the
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers . The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States , Gerald Ford , whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater
USS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of three Kitty Hawk -class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, but did make three Pacific deployments serving in the Vietnam War . She also served in the Per
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
#10 JS Hyūga
JS Hyūga (DDH-181) is the lead ship of the Hyūga -class helicopter destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Japanese helicopter destroyer For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Hyūga . JS Hyūga History Japan Name Hyūga (ひゅうが) Namesake Hyūga Province Ordered 2004 Bu
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
Ise ( Japanese : 伊勢 ) was the lead ship of her class of two dreadnought battleships built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1910s. Although completed in 1917, she played no role in World War I . Ise supported Japanese forces in the early 1920s during the Siberian Intervention in the Ru
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is the tenth and final Nimitz -class supercarrier of the United States Navy . [1] She is named for the 41st President of the United States and former Director of Central Intelligence George H. W. Bush , who was a naval aviator during World War II . The vessel's callsign
#14 Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship
The Iwo Jima -class amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy were the first amphibious assault ships designed and built as dedicated helicopter carriers , capable of operating up to 20 helicopters to carry up to 1,800 marines ashore. [1] They were named for battles featuring the United Sta
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
USS Randolph (CV/CVA/CVS-15) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . The second US Navy ship to bear the name, she was named for Founding Father Peyton Randolph , president of the First Continental Congress . [1] Randolph was commissioned i
HMS Victorious was the third Illustrious -class aircraft carrier after Illustrious and Formidable . Ordered under the 1936 Naval Programme, she was laid down at the Vickers-Armstrong shipyard at Newcastle upon Tyne in 1937 and launched two years later in 1939. Her commissioning was delayed until 194
USS Puget Sound (CVE–113) was a Commencement Bay -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of the US Navy For other ships with the same name, see USS Puget Sound . USS Puget Sound in October 1945 History United States Name USS Puget Sound Namesake Puget
HMAS Sydney (R17/A214/P214/L134) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible (93) in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II . The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947,
USS Tripoli (CVE-64) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Tripoli is the first US Navy ship named for the Battle of Derne in 1805. It was the decisive victory of a mercenary army led by a detachment of United States Marines and soldiers against the forces of Tripoli dur
South African Express Airways SOC Ltd , known as South African Express or simply SA Express , was a state-owned airline based in South Africa that started operations on 24 April 1994. Although the airline was operationally independent of South African Airways , its flights were incorporated within t
Trans Australia Airlines ( TAA ), renamed Australian Airlines in 1986, was one of the two major Australian domestic airlines between its inception in 1946 and its merger with Qantas in September 1992. As a result of the "COBRA" (or Common Branding) project, the entire airline was rebranded Qantas ab
South African Airways ( SAA ) is the flag carrier airline of South Africa . [4] Founded in 1934, the airline is headquartered in Airways Park at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and operated a hub-and-spoke network, serving ten destinations in Africa. [1] The carrier joined Star All
#4 Aeroflot
PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines ( Russian : ПАО "Аэрофло́т — Росси́йские авиали́нии" , PAO Aeroflot — Rossiyskiye avialinii ), commonly known as Aeroflot ( English: / ˈ ɛər oʊ ˌ f l ɒ t / or / ˌ ɛər oʊ ˈ f l ɒ t / ( listen ) ; Russian : Аэрофлот , transl. "air fleet" , pronounced [ɐɛrɐˈfɫot]
#5 Trans Polar
Trans Polar A/S was a Norwegian charter airline which operated between June 1970 and May 1971. The airline operated a fleet of three Boeing 720s and had a close cooperation with Aer Lingus for maintenance. Trans Polar was established by Thor Tjøntveit , although he never held any management position
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 (
#7 Star Perú
Aerolíneas Star Perú S.A. is a Peruvian airline based at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima , Peru . It operates both passenger and cargo flights within Peru. The carrier mostly flies domestic routes in Peru from its base in Lima, as well as Puerto Ayora , Ecuador . [1] This article needs ad
Transportes Aereos del Continente Americano , ( Air Transports of the American Continent , known and branded formerly as TACA International ), operating as Avianca El Salvador , is an airline owned by Kingsland Holdings based in El Salvador . As TACA, it still currently operates as the flag carrier
#9 List of defunct airlines of the United Kingdom
This is a list of defunct airlines of the United Kingdom . [1] [2] List : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also References Airline Image IATA ICAO Callsign Commenced operations Ceased operations Notes A Avro Transport Company 1919 1920 First regular airline in the UK [3] A2B
#10 Avianca Brasil
Avianca Brasil S.A. ( Portuguese : Avianca Brasil ), officially Oceanair Linhas Aéreas S/A , was [3] a Brazilian airline based in Congonhas Airport in São Paulo , Brazil. [4] [5] According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), which cancelled its operation, prior to cessation of op
#11 El Al
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. ( TASE : ELAL , Hebrew : אל על נתיבי אויר לישראל בע״מ ), [3] trading as El Al (Hebrew: אל על , "Upwards", "To the Skies" or "Skywards", stylized as EL על AL אל ; Arabic : إل-عال ), is the flag carrier of Israel . [4] [5] Since its inaugural flight from Geneva to Te
#12 Air France
Air France ( French pronunciation: [ɛːʁ fʁɑ̃s] ; formally Société Air France, S.A. ), stylised as AIRFRANCE , is the flag carrier of France headquartered in Tremblay-en-France . It is a subsidiary of the Air France–KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. As of 201
#13 Atlantic Southeast Airlines
Atlantic Southeast Airlines ( ASA ) was an American airline based in the A-Tech Center in College Park, Georgia , flying to 144 destinations as a Delta Connection carrier on behalf of Delta Air Lines via a code sharing agreement and, as of February 2010, commenced service as a United Express carrier
#14 CLASSA
Compañía de Líneas Aéreas Subvencionadas , meaning 'Subsidized Airlines Company', mostly known as CLASSA , was a Spanish airline based in Madrid , Spain . [1] [2] Former Spanish airline, 1929–1933 CLASSA CLASSA Fokker F.VII 3M IATA ICAO Callsign - - CLASSA Founded March 13, 1929 ( 1929-03-13 )
#15 US Airways
US Airways (formerly USAir ) was a major American airline that operated from 1937 until its merger with American Airlines in 2015. It was originally founded in Pittsburgh as a mail delivery airline called All American Aviation , which soon became a commercial passenger airline. In 1953, it was renam
Darbhanga Aviation was a private Indian airline started by Maharaja Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga . Darbhanga Aviation was started in 1950 and became defunct by 1962. [1] This article needs additional citations for verification . ( October 2016 )
#17 Air VIA
Air VIA was [1] a charter airline with its head office in Sofia , Bulgaria , [3] that operated charter flights on behalf of European tour operators. Most Air VIA flights operated from European destinations into Varna Airport and Burgas Airport , the airline also offered wet lease subservices. [4] Ai
#18 Air Midwest
Air Midwest, Inc. , was a Federal Aviation Administration Part 121 certificated air carrier that operated under air carrier certificate number AMWA510A issued on May 15, 1965. It was headquartered in Wichita , Kansas , [1] United States , and was a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group . Besides initially fl
#19 Belavia
Belavia , formally Belavia Belarusian Airlines ( Belarusian : ААТ «Авіякампанія «Белавія» ; Russian : ОАО «Авиакомпания «Белавиа» ), is the flag carrier and national airline of Belarus , headquartered in Minsk . [3] The state-owned company had, as of 2007, 1,017 employees. [4] Belavia serves a netwo
#20 VG Airlines
VG Airlines , later Delsey Airlines , (airline code IV, later assigned to Windjet ) was an airline with its head office in Merksem , Antwerp , Belgium . [1] Former Belgian airline This article needs additional citations for verification . ( September 2010 ) VG Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign IV FVG NICO
The B class blimps were patrol airships operated by the United States Navy during and shortly after World War I . The Navy had learned a great deal from the DN-1 fiasco. The result was the very successful B-type airships. Dr. Jerome Hunsaker was asked to develop a theory of airship design, Lt. John
#2 British blimps operated by the USN
During the First World War , the United States Navy trained crews at British bases, and operated British designed and built blimps on combat patrols. The Navy purchased three types of British blimps. Operations were flown in a US SSZ and airships operated by the Royal Navy . British blimps operated
The SCDA O-1 was an Italian semi-rigid airship , the only true semi-rigid airship to serve with the United States Navy . O-1 Role Semi-rigid Airship Type of aircraft Manufacturer SCDA First flight 27 March 1919 at Ciampino, Italy Introduction First US flight 16 September 1919 Retired Late 1921 or ea
#4 LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin operational history
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin was a German passenger-carrying, hydrogen-filled rigid airship which flew from 1928 to 1937. It was designed and built to show that intercontinental airship travel was practicable. Its operational history included several long flights, such as a polar exploration mission, a roun
#5 Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin ( German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 [1] and developed in detail in 189
The Italia was a semi-rigid airship belonging to the Italian Air Force . It was designed by Italian engineer and General Umberto Nobile who flew the dirigible in his second series of flights around the North Pole . The Italia crashed in 1928, with one confirmed fatality from the crash, one fatality
Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) [lower-alpha 1] was a German World War II fighter Geschwader ( wing ) that exclusively used the Messerschmitt Bf 109 throughout the war. The unit originally formed near Munich in November 1938, then moved to a base near Stuttgart . JG 52 became the most successful fighter-
The 122nd Fighter Wing ( 122 FW sometimes 122nd) is a unit of the Indiana Air National Guard , stationed at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station , Fort Wayne, Indiana. If activated to federal service, the wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . Unit of the Indiana Air Nat
#3 330th Bombardment Group (VH)
The 330th Bombardment Group ("Empire Busters") was a bomber group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II . It was formed on 1 July 1942 at Salt Lake City Army Air Base, Utah . Initially, the group was equipped with the Consolidated B-24 Liberator , and served as a training unit wit
No. 600 (City of London) Squadron RAuxAF is a squadron of the RAF Reserves . It was formed in 1925 and operated as a night fighter squadron during the Second World War with great distinction. After the war, 600 Squadron went on to operate jet fighters until 1957. Reactivated in 1999, 600 Squadron is
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
Attack Squadron TWELVE ( ATKRON TWELVE or VA-12 ), also known as the "Flying Ubangis" or "Clinchers" , was an attack squadron of the United States Navy active during the Cold War . From their home port at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Florida , the squadron made more than thirty major overseas de
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
The 179th Fighter Squadron (179 FS) is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing located at Duluth Air National Guard Base , Minnesota. The 179th is equipped with the General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon . 179th Fighter Squadron 179th FS F-16CM 91-0420 taking off from Nellis AF
The 352nd Fighter Group was a unit of the Eighth Air Force that was located in the European Theater of Operations during World War II . [1] [2] [3] The unit served as bomber escort , counter-air patrols, and attacking ground targets. It initially flew P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft before converting to P
#10 561st Fighter-Day Squadron
The 561st Fighter-Day Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last was assigned to the 12th Fighter-Day Wing , Tactical Air Command , stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base , Texas . It was inactivated on 8 January 1958. This article is about the 561st Fighter-Day Squadron (previous
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
The 131st Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing located at Barnes Air National Guard Base , Westfield, Massachusetts . The 131st is equipped with the F-15C/D Eagle . Unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, US 131st Fighter Squadron 131st Fighter
The 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 80th Flying Training Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls , Texas. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( November 2012 ) 80th Flying Training Wing T-6A Texan II (left) T-38C Talon (right) of 80th Flying Trainin
Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay . MAG-24 is subordinate to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing [2] and the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) . [3] Marine Aircraft Group 24 MAG-24 Insignia Active 1 March 19
The 190th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing located at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base , Boise, Idaho. The 190th is equipped with the A-10 Thunderbolt II . The 190th Fighter Squadron is known as the "Skull Bangers" 190th Fighter Squadron 190th FS A-10A
#17 Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22
Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22 (MATSG-22) is a United States Marine Corps aviation training group that was originally established during World War II as Marine Aircraft Group 22 (MAG-22). Squadrons from MAG-22, were decimated at the Battle of Midway and after reconstituting fought during
Escadrille 57 of the French Air Force was founded during World War I, on 10 May 1915. Escadrille MS 57 – N 57 – SPA 57 Active May 1915 Country France Branch French Air Service Type Pursuit Squadron Mascot(s) The Charging Hog Engagements World War I Military unit
The 341st Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 348th Fighter Group , based at Itami Air Base , Japan . It was inactivated on May 10, 1946. This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain uncl
No. 543 Squadron RAF was a photographic reconnaissance squadron of the Royal Air Force , active in two periods between 1942 and 1974. No. 543 Squadron RAF Squadron badge Active 19 October 1942 – 18 October 1943 24 September 1955 – 24 May 1974 Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Role Photog
Charles Edward Taylor (May 24, 1868 – January 30, 1956) was an American inventor, mechanic and machinist. He built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright brothers in the Wright Flyer , and was a vital contributor of mechanical skills in the building and maintaining of early Wright engines and
#2 Bill Lear
William Powell Lear (June 26, 1902 – May 14, 1978) was an American inventor and businessman. He is best known for founding Learjet , a manufacturer of business jets . He also invented the battery eliminator for the B battery , and developed the car radio and the 8-track cartridge , an audio tape sys
Roger Bruce Chaffee ( / ˈ tʃ æ f iː / ; February 15, 1935 – January 27, 1967) was an American naval officer , aviator and aeronautical engineer who was a NASA astronaut in the Apollo program . American astronaut, naval aviator and aeronautical engineer Roger B. Chaffee Chaffee in 1964 Born Roger Bru
#4 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1913
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
#5 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1911
The Aéro-Club de France issued Aviators Certificates from 1909. [1] These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale . French aviators' licences were issued from 1 January 1910, but by this time many aviation pioneers, e.g. Louis Blériot and the Wright brothers
#6 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
Malcolm Scott Carpenter (May 1, 1925 – October 10, 2013) was an American naval officer and aviator , test pilot , aeronautical engineer , astronaut , and aquanaut . He was one of the Mercury Seven astronauts selected for NASA 's Project Mercury in April 1959. Carpenter was the second American (after
Umberto Nobile ( Italian pronunciation: [umˈbɛrto ˈnɔːbile] ; 21 January 1885 – 30 July 1978) was an Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer. Nobile was a developer and promoter of semi-rigid airships during the years between the two World Wars . He is primarily remembered for d
Yakov Modestovich Gakkel (Russian: Яков Модестович Гаккель; 30 April 1874 – 12 December 1945) was a Soviet and Russian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of aircraft and locomotives in the former Soviet Union . Russian scientist and engineer Not to be confus
#10 Glidden Doman
Glidden Doman (January 28, 1921 – June 6, 2016) was an American aeronautical engineer and pioneer in helicopters and modern wind turbines. [1] He founded one of America's original six helicopter companies (Doman Helicopters, Inc.) after making major contributions to the use of Sikorsky helicopters d
#11 Igor Sikorsky
Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky ( Russian : И́горь Ива́нович Сико́рский , tr. Ígor' Ivánovich Sikórskiy ; May 25, 1889 – October 26, 1972) [4] was a Russian–American [1] [2] [3] aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft . His first success came with the S-2 , the second aircraft of his
Sir James Arnot Hamilton KCB MBE (2 May 1923 – 24 May 2012) was a British aircraft designer who helped design Concorde and the SEPECAT Jaguar . He also served as the permanent secretary of the Department for Education . Specialising in wing design, he was largely responsible for Concorde's distinc
Alan Butler (22 November 1898 —24 May 1987), born as Alan Samuel Butler, was (claimed his obituary in The Times ) the first private aeroplane owner-driver. From 1923 Butler was chairman of De Havilland Aircraft Company —which he financed— until 1950, a year when De Havilland employed 20,000 people a
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
#15 Alessandro Cagno
Alessandro Umberto Cagno , Umberto Cagno , nicknamed Sandrin (2 May 1883 – 23 December 1971) was an Italian racing driver, aviation pioneer and powerboat racer. Alessandro Umberto Cagno Cagno at 1914 French Grand Prix Born ( 1883-05-02 ) 2 May 1883 Turin , Italy Died 23 December 1971 (1971-12-23) (a
#16 Hubert Le Blon
Hubert Le Blon (21 March 1874 – 2 April 1910) was a French automobilist and pioneer aviator. He drove a steam-powered Gardner-Serpollet motorcar in the early 1900s, and then switched to Hotchkiss for both the world's first Grand Prix at Le Mans in France and the inaugural Targa Florio in Sicily. At
#17 Tryggve Gran
Jens Tryggve Herman Gran MC (20 January 1888 – 8 January 1980) was a Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author. [3] Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author Tryggve Gran Tryggve Gran around 1912-1913 Born ( 1888-01-20 ) 20 January 1888 [1] Bergen , Norway Died 8 January 1980 (1980-01-08) (age
#18 Richard Goldberg
Richard Steve Goldberg (born November 9, 1945) is a convicted sex offender and a former fugitive who was added to the FBI 's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on June 14, 2002. Goldberg is the 474th fugitive to be placed on the list. He was captured in Montreal , Canada on May 12, 2007, and subsequentl
#19 Stanley Hooker
Sir Stanley George Hooker , CBE , FRS , [3] [4] DPhil , BSc , FRAeS , MIMechE , [5] FAAAS , (30 September 1907 – 24 May 1984) was a mathematician and jet engine engineer. He was employed first at Rolls-Royce where he worked on the earliest designs such as the Welland and Derwent , and later at Brist
#20 Frank Whittle
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
#1 Volvo RM12
Reaktionsmotor 12 ( RM12 ) is a low-bypass afterburning turbofan jet engine developed for the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter. A version of the General Electric F404 , the RM12 was produced by Volvo Aero (now GKN Aerospace Engine Systems). The last of the 254 engines was produced on 24 May 2011, at which
#2 IAE V2500
The IAE V2500 is a two-shaft high-bypass turbofan engine built by International Aero Engines (IAE) which powers the Airbus A320 family , the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 , and the Embraer C-390 Millennium . [2] High-bypass turbofan engine V2500 The V2500-A5/D5/E5 has 1 fan; 4 LP and 10 HP compressor stag
#1 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
#2 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
#3 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 ;
#4 List of accidents and incidents involving the DC-3 in 1962
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-3 A that occurred in 1962, including aircraft based on the DC-3 airframe such as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Lisunov Li-2 . Military accidents are included; and hijackings and incidents of terrorism are covered, although acts of wa
#5 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]
EgyptAir Flight 804 was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport , operated by EgyptAir . On 19 May 2016 at 02:33 Egypt Standard Time ( UTC+2 ), the Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea , killing all 56 passe
#7 Black Wednesday (air travel)
September 15, 1954, known as Black Wednesday , was a particularly good example of air traffic control 's inability to handle increases in traffic levels. It was initiated by inclement weather approaching New York City . Air traffic controllers were confronted with a record number of pilots filing in
#8 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
#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
#10 1918 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1918: Years in aviation : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 19
#11 1991 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1991: Aviation-related events from 1991 Years in aviation : 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1988 198
#12 Cubana de Aviación Flight 972
Cubana de Aviación Flight 972 was a scheduled domestic flight operated by Mexican charter airline Global Air on behalf of Cubana de Aviación , from José Martí International Airport , Havana , Cuba , to Frank País Airport in Holguín , Cuba. On 18 May 2018, the 39-year-old Boeing 737-201 Adv. operatin
#13 American Airlines Flight 910
American Airlines Flight 910 , a four-engine Douglas DC-6 propliner , collided in mid-air with a single engine Temco Swift on final approach to Dallas Love Field on June 28, 1952, over Dallas, Texas . The DC-6 was carrying 55 passengers and 5 crew members from San Francisco, California . The DC-6 la
#14 2012 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2012 . Years in aviation : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20
#15 List of accidents and incidents involving the DC-3 in 1953
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-3 A that occurred in 1953, including aircraft based on the DC-3 airframe such as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Lisunov Li-2 . Military accidents are included; and hijackings and incidents of terrorism are covered, although acts of wa
#16 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.
#17 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
#18 1919 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1919: Wikimedia list article Years in aviation : 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1916 1917 1918
#19 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
#20 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
#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
The Schweizer SGU 2-22 is an American two-seat, high-wing, strut-braced, training glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York . [2] American glider SGU 2-22 A Schweizer 2-22E (TG-2) of the US Air Force Academy Role Training sailplane National origin United States Manufacturer Schweizer Ai
#3 LPW Glider
The LPW Glider (or Leeming-Prince-Wood Glider ) was a 1920s British glider built by John Leeming , Tom Prince and Clement Wood who later formed the Lancashire Aero Club . [1] [2] British single-seat glider, 1924 LPW Glider Role Glider National origin United Kingdom Designer John Leeming First flight
The Spalinger S.18 is a Swiss 1930s performance sailplane . Several variants were built and the S.18 dominated Swiss contests and set records for nearly a decade. Many were active into the 1960s and four remain on the Swiss register. Swiss 1930s performance sailplane Spalinger S.18 Role High perform
HESA Shahed 285 ( Persian : شاهد ۲۸۵ ) is a light attack /reconnaissance helicopter developed in Iran . It was unveiled on 24 May 2009 . It is being produced in two versions: a light attack/recon version and a maritime patrol/anti-ship version. Iranian attack helicopter Shahed 285 Shahed 285 of the
The Pescara Model 3 was the first of several coaxial helicopter designs by Raúl Pateras Pescara to demonstrate sustained controlled helicopter flight. Model 3 Model 2 and Model 3 Role Helicopter Type of aircraft National origin France Designer Raúl Pateras Pescara Introduction 1923 Number built 1
The Boeing AH-64 Apache ( / ə ˈ p æ tʃ i / ) is an American twin- turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. It features a nose-mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems . It is armed with a 30 mm (
#4 List of helicopter prison escapes
There have been multiple prison escapes where an inmate escapes by means of a helicopter . One of the earliest instances was the escape of Joel David Kaplan, nicknamed "Man Fan", on August 19, 1971, from the Santa Martha Acatitla in Mexico. [3] Kaplan was a New York businessman who not only escaped
The AgustaWestland AW139 is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland (now part of Leonardo ). It is marketed at several different roles, including VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, fire fighting, law
#1 Fiat S.p.A.
Fiat S.p.A. , or Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin), was an Italian holding company whose original and core activities were in the automotive industry , and that was succeeded by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA). The Fiat Group contained many brands such as F
The Javelin Aircraft Company was an American aircraft manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas . The company specialized in the design and manufacture of homebuilt aircraft in the form of plans for amateur construction. [1] [2] Defunct American aircraft manufacturer Javelin Aircraft Company Type Privat
Scintex Aviation S.A. was a French aircraft manufacturer which was active between 1956 and 1964. Scintex Rubis at Toussus-le-Noble airfield near Paris in 1967
#4 Reggiane
Officine Meccaniche Reggiane SpA (commonly referred to as Reggiane ) was an Italian industrial manufacturer and aviation company. Italian manufacturing company For other uses, see Officine Meccaniche (disambiguation) . Reggiane Type Subsidiary Industry Heavy equipment Founded 1901 Headquarters Italy
Elbit Systems Ltd . is an Israel-based international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace , land and naval systems, command, control, communications, co
#1 National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution , also called the Air and Space Museum , is a museum in Washington, D.C. , US. It was established in 1946 as the National Air Museum and opened its main building on the National Mall near L'Enfant Plaza in 1976. In 2018, the museum saw
#2 Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Madrid)
Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics ( Spanish : Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica ), also known as Air Museum ( Museo del Aire ), is an aviation museum located near of Madrid , is situated at Cuatro Vientos Air Base , Spain . The objective of the museum is to acquire, conserve and display the a
Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace their towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns . The system is unusual as it uses a manual optical guidance system, sending guidance commands to the missile in flight over a radio link. This results in a high level of accurac
#2 List of Syrian civil war barrel bomb attacks
A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device used extensively by the Syrian Air Force during the Syrian civil war . They are typically made from a barrel that has been filled with High Explosives , along with shrapnel and/or oil . In Syria they are typically dropped from a helicopter . [1]
The AGM-114 Hellfire is an air-to-ground missile (AGM) first developed for anti-armor use, [6] later developed for precision [7] drone strikes against other target types, especially high-value targets . [8] It was originally developed under the name Heliborne laser, fire-and-forget missile , which l
The R-33 ( Russian : Вымпел Р-33 , NATO reporting name : AA-9 Amos ) is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Vympel . It is the primary armament of the MiG-31 interceptor, intended to attack large high-speed targets such as the SR-71 Blackbird , the B-1 Lancer bomber, and the B-52 Stratofort
#5 Nike Zeus
Nike Zeus was an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system developed by the US Army during the late 1950s and early 1960s that was designed to destroy incoming Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile warheads before they could hit their targets. It was designed by Bell Labs' Nike team, and was initially
Akash ( IAST : Ākāśa , lit. ' Sky ' ) is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). Surveillance and Fire control radar, tactical control and command center and missi