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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
Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB ( IATA : DOV , ICAO : KDOV , FAA LID : DOV ) is a United States Air Force base under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), located 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware . 436th AW is the host wing and runs the busiest and l
May Creek Airport ( IATA : MYK , FAA LID : MYK ) is a state owned, public use airport located one nautical mile (2 km ) south of the central business district of May Creek , in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska . [1] Scheduled passenger service is subsidized by the Essen
#4 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport ( Spanish: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas [aeɾoˈpweɾto aˈðolfo ˈswaɾeθ maˈðɾið βaˈɾaxas] ) ( IATA : MAD , ICAO : LEMD ) , commonly known as Madrid–Barajas Airport , is the main international airport serving Madrid in Spain. At 3,050 ha (7,500 acres) in
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
Pueblo Memorial Airport ( IATA : PUB , ICAO : KPUB , FAA LID : PUB ) is a public airport located six miles east of Pueblo , in Pueblo County, Colorado , United States. [1] It is primarily used for general aviation . Airport Pueblo Memorial Airport Pueblo Army Air Base USGS 2006 orthophoto IATA : PUB
#7 Riyan International Airport
Riyan International Airport (also known as Riyan Mukalla International Airport ) is an airport in Mukalla , Hadhramaut , Yemen . It is not to be confused with the former RAF Riyan, which is located closer to Mukalla. Airport in Yemen Riyan Mukalla International Airport مطار ريان المكلا الدولي IATA :
#8 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport ( IATA : CHA , ICAO : KCHA , FAA LID : CHA ) (Lovell Field) is 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Chattanooga , in Hamilton County , Tennessee , United States. The airport is owned and operated by the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. [2] It is a Class C air
#9 Simón Bolívar International Airport (Venezuela)
Simón Bolívar International Airport or Maiquetía "Simón Bolívar" International Airport ( IATA : CCS , ICAO : SVMI , Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetía "Simón Bolívar" ) [1] is an international airport located in Maiquetía , Vargas , Venezuela, about 21 kilometres (13 mi) west of downto
#10 RAF Fauld
Royal Air Force Fauld is a former Royal Air Force underground munitions storage depot located 2 miles (3.2 km) south west of Tutbury , Staffordshire and 10.4 miles (16.7 km) north east of Rugeley , Staffordshire, England . Former Royal Air Force munitions storage location in Staffordshire, Engla
#11 Kannur International Airport
Kannur International Airport ( IATA : CNN , ICAO : VOKN ) is an airport serving the North Malabar region of Kerala , Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka and Mahé district of Puducherry in India. It is located 28 km (17 mi) east of Kannur , and 24 km (15 mi) east of Thalassery , near the
#12 Platov International Airport
Platov International Airport ( IATA : ROV , ICAO : URRP ) ( Russian : Международный аэропорт Платов ) is an airport close to the stanitsa of Grushevskaya, Aksaysky District , Rostov Oblast , Russia near the city of Novocherkassk northeast of Rostov-on-Don . It serves Rostov-on-Don (as a replacement
#13 El Dorado International Airport
El Dorado International Airport ( IATA : BOG , ICAO : SKBO ) is an international airport serving Bogotá , Colombia and its surrounding areas. The airport is located mostly in the Fontibón district of Bogotá, although it partially extends into the Engativá district and the municipality of Funza in th
Boolgeeda Airport ( IATA : OCM , ICAO : YBGD ) is an airport serving the Brockman 4 mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia . Airport in Western Australia Boolgeeda Airport Boolgeeda Airport front entry IATA : OCM ICAO : YBGD Summary Airport type Private Owner Rio Tinto Group Operator Hamers
Southampton Airport ( IATA : SOU , ICAO : EGHI ) is an international airport located in Eastleigh , Hampshire in the United Kingdom. The airport is located 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) north-north-east of central Southampton . [1] The southern tip of the runway lies within the Southampton
#16 RAF Jurby
Royal Air Force Station Jurby or more simply RAF Jurby is a former Royal Air Force station built in the north west of the Isle of Man . It was opened in 1939 on 400 acres (1.6 km 2 ) of land acquired by the Air Ministry in 1937, under the control of No. 29 Group, RAF. During the Second World War t
Toowoomba City Aerodrome ( IATA : TWB , ICAO : YTWB ) is an airport located 2.2 nautical miles (4.1 km; 2.5 mi) northwest [1] from the CBD of Toowoomba , Queensland , Australia . Toowoomba City Aerodrome is both licensed and certified. The aerodrome is owned and operated by Toowoomba Regional Co
Paulo Afonso Airport ( IATA : PAV , ICAO : SBUF ) is the airport serving Paulo Afonso , Brazil . Airport serving Paulo Afonso, Brazil Paulo Afonso Airport Aeroporto de Paulo Afonso IATA : PAV ICAO : SBUF Summary Airport type Public Operator Infraero (1980–2020) State of Bahia (2020–present) Serves P
#19 Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) ( Sinhala : මත්තල රාජපක්ෂ ජාත්යන්තර ගුවන්තොටුපළ , romanized: Mattala Rājapakṣa Jātyantara Guvantoṭupaḷa ; Tamil : மத்தல ராஜபக்ஷ சர்வதேச விமானநிலையம் , romanized: Mattala Rājapakṣa Carvatēca Vimāṉanilaiyam ) ( IATA : HRI , ICAO : VCRI ) is an intern
#20 Naval Air Station Rockaway
Naval Air Station Rockaway adjoined Fort Tilden on the western portion of the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens . It was established on transferred municipal property in 1917 during American involvement in World War I . Aerial view of NAS Rockaway in 1917 Aerial view of NAS R
#1 Embraer R-99
The Embraer R-99 is the Brazilian Air Force military designation of the EMB-145-RS. It is an aircraft based on the ERJ 145 civil regional jet . The R-99 series are equipped with Rolls-Royce AE1 3007 turbofan engines. The military versions provide 20% more thrust than the civil version. [1] The first
The Junkers Ju 290 was a large German, four-engine long-range transport , maritime patrol aircraft and heavy bomber used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II that had been developed from an earlier airliner. 1942 multi-role military aircraft family by Junkers Ju 290 Ju 290 in flight Role Maritime p
The Tupolev Tu-70 ( Russian : Туполев Ту-70 ; NATO reporting name : Cart ) was a Soviet passenger variant of the Tu-4 bomber (which was reverse-engineered from the American Boeing B-29 Superfortress [1] ) and designed immediately after the end of World War II. It used a number of components from Boe
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter which served the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Family of 1950s jet fighter aircraft F-101 Voodoo McDonnell F-101B Voodoo Role Fighter aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
#5 Boeing XF8B
The Boeing XF8B (Model 400) was a single-engine aircraft developed by Boeing during World War II to provide the United States Navy with a long-range shipboard fighter aircraft . The XF8B was intended for operation against the Japanese home islands from aircraft carriers outside the range of Japanese
The Ilyushin Il-20 was a Soviet prototype for a heavily armored ground-attack aircraft to replace the Ilyushin Il-10 . It featured a number of innovative concepts including a cockpit mounted on top of the engine, directly behind the propeller , and wing-mounted autocannon that could be adjusted on t
#7 Fokker F-32
The Fokker F-32 was a passenger aircraft built by the Fokker Aircraft Corporation of America in 1929 in their Teterboro, New Jersey factory. [1] It was the first four-engined aircraft designed and built in the United States. Ten examples were built, but they only entered limited commercial service;
#8 Dive bomber
A dive bomber is a bomber aircraft that dives directly at its targets in order to provide greater accuracy for the bomb it drops. Diving towards the target simplifies the bomb's trajectory and allows the pilot to keep visual contact throughout the bomb run. This allows attacks on point targets and s
#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
#10 LWD Żak
The LWD Żak was a Polish touring and trainer aircraft of the late 1940s, designed in the LWD and built in a short series. 1940s Polish light aircraft LWD Żak Role Touring and trainer aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer LWD Designer Tadeusz Sołtyk First flight 23 March 1947 Introduction 1947 Retir
#11 Verville-Packard R-1 Racer
The Verville-Packard R-1 Racer was a military racing aircraft that was modified from Alfred V. Verville 's previous Verville VCP-1 design. The R-1 is sometimes known also as the Verville-Packard VCP-R or the Verville-Packard 600 . The R-1 was the first racing aircraft built for the United States Arm
The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a turboprop -powered STOL medium cargo aircraft designed and built by the Spanish aircraft manufacturer Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA). It is designed for use by both civil and military operators. Turboprop-powered STOL medium transport aircraft This article may be e
#13 Laville PS-89
The Laville PS-89 , also known as the ZIG-1 , was an airliner produced in small numbers in the Soviet Union in the 1930s. [1] Design work commenced in 1933 to provide Aeroflot with an airliner of contemporary design, to replace the obsolete Tupolev ANT-9s and Kalinin K-5s then in service. Designed b
#14 Antonov An-74
The Antonov An-74 ( NATO reporting name : Coaler ) is a Soviet / Ukrainian transport aircraft developed by Antonov . It is a variant of the An-72 . Soviet/Ukrainian military transport aircraft This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2013 ) An-74 An An-74T of formerly of Ant
The Fairchild C-123 Provider is an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and then built by Fairchild Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force . In addition to its USAF service, which included later service with the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard , it also went on to se
#16 Ford Trimotor
The Ford Trimotor (also called the "Tri-Motor", and nicknamed the "Tin Goose" ) is an American three-engined transport aircraft . Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and ended on June 7, 1933, after 199 had been made. [1] It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also
#17 Supermarine Spitfire (Griffon-powered variants)
The Rolls-Royce Griffon engine was designed in answer to Royal Naval specifications for an engine capable of generating good power at low altitudes. Concepts for adapting the Spitfire to take the new engine had begun as far back as October 1939; Joseph Smith felt that "The good big 'un will eventual
#18 DF-ZF
The DF-ZF [1] is a Chinese hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), previously denoted by the Pentagon as WU-14 and currently officially operational on October 1st, 2019, in the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China . [2] [3] [4] The DF-ZF is designed to be mounted on a DF-17 , a type of ballist
#19 Antonov An-72
The Antonov An-72 ( NATO reporting name : Coaler ) is a Soviet / Ukrainian transport aircraft , developed by Antonov . It was designed as an STOL transport and intended as a replacement for the Antonov An-26 , but variants have found success as commercial freighters. Transport aircraft by Antonov An
#20 Sopwith Tabloid
The Sopwith Tabloid and Sopwith Schneider (floatplane) were British biplanes , originally designed as sports aircraft and later adapted for military use. They were among the first successful types to be built by the Sopwith Aviation Company . The " Tabloid ", so named because of its small size, caus
#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
USS Corregidor (AVG/ACV/CVE/CVU-58) was the fourth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built to serve the United States Navy during World War II . Launched in May 1943, and commissioned the following August, she was originally named for Anguilla Bay, in Maurelle Island , in the Alexander Arch
HMS Campania was a seaplane tender and aircraft carrier , converted from an elderly ocean liner by the Royal Navy early in the First World War . After her conversion was completed in mid-1915 the ship spent her time conducting trials and exercises with the Grand Fleet . These revealed the need for a
USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84) was the thirtieth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Shamrock Bay, located within Baranof Island , of the Territory of Alaska . The ship was launched in February 1944, commissioned in March,
HMS Patroller was an escort carrier in the Royal Navy during the Second World War . Laid down in 1942 at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding company, she was originally named USS Keweenaw (CVE-44) . USS Keweenaw (previously AVG-44 then later ACV-44 ) was an escort carrier laid down under Maritime Commis
#6 List of aircraft carriers of France
The following is a list of aircraft carriers of France . Fifteen aircraft carriers have served the navy or been proposed since the 1910s. As of 2022, one French carrier— Charles de Gaulle (R91)—remains in service of the French government.
USS Liscome Bay (ACV/CVE-56) was the second of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built to serve the United States Navy during World War II . Launched in April 1943 and commissioned the following August, she was named for Liscome Bay in Dall Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska. On 24
#8 French seaplane carrier Commandant Teste
Commandant Teste was a large seaplane tender of the French Navy ( French : Marine Nationale ) built before World War II . She was designed to be as large as possible without counting against the Washington Treaty limits. During the Spanish Civil War , she protected neutral merchant shipping and play
The Type B1 submarine ( 巡潜乙型潜水艦 , Junsen Otsu-gata sensuikan , lit. "Cruiser submarine type B") , also called I-15 -class submarine ( 伊一五型潜水艦 , I-jū-go-gata sensuikan ) was the first group of boats of the Type B cruiser submarines built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1940s. In total
#10 USS St. Lo
USS St. Lo (AVG/ACV/CVE–63) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy during World War II . On 25 October 1944, St. Lo became the first major warship to sink as the result of a kamikaze attack. The attack occurred during the Battle off Samar , part of the larger Battle of Leyt
Surcouf was a large French gun-armed cruiser submarine of the mid 20th century. She carried two 8" guns as well as anti-aircraft guns and (for most of her career) a floatplane. Surcouf served in the French Navy and, later, the Free French Naval Forces during the Second World War . French submarine F
USS Pocomoke (AV-9) was a Pocomoke -class seaplane tender , originally built as the SS Exchequer and acquired by the U.S. Navy as the military build-up occurred in the United States just prior to World War II . She operated principally in the Pacific Theatre of the war and serviced military seapla
USS Makin Island (CVE-93) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named for the 1942 Makin raid , an early diversionary raid designed to distract from the Guadalcanal campaign and the Tulagi campaign . Launched in April 1944, and commissioned in May, she served in s
#14 ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (V-2)
ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (V-2) was an aircraft carrier in the Argentine Navy from 1969 to 1997. The English translation of the name is Twenty-fifth of May , which is the date of Argentina 's May Revolution in 1810. Colossus-class aircraft carrier For other ships with the same name, see ARA Veinticinc
HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier [note 1] to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships i
USS Commencement Bay (CVE-105) (ex- St. Joseph Bay ), the lead ship of her class , was an escort carrier and later helicopter carrier of the United States Navy , used mostly as a training ship. Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of the US Navy USS Commencement Bay in early 1945 History United Sta
HMS Implacable was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy during World War II . Upon completion in 1944, she was initially assigned to the Home Fleet and attacked targets in Norway for the rest of the year. She was subsequently assigned to the British Pacific Fl
#18 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
HMS Formidable was an Illustrious -class aircraft carrier ordered for the Royal Navy before the Second World War. After being completed in late 1940, she was briefly assigned to the Home Fleet before being transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet as a replacement for her crippled sister ship Illustrio
#20 USS Saginaw Bay
USS Saginaw Bay (CVE-82) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named after Saginaw Bay, located within Kuiu Island . The bay was in turn named after USS Saginaw , a U.S. Navy sloop-of-war that spent 1868 and 1869 charting and exploring the Alaskan coast. Launche
#1 Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela
Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela C.A. is a state-owned airline of Venezuela based in Torre Polar Oeste in Caracas , Venezuela . [2] It operates domestic services and international services in the Caribbean . Its main base is Simón Bolívar International Airport . [3] The airline ceased operations on Sept
Flex Linhas Aéreas , styled as FLEX , was a Brazilian non-regular charter airline based at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport . It is the brand name of Nordeste Linhas Aéreas S.A. , judicial successor of former Viação Aérea Rio-Grandense, known as Varig . Informally Flex is known as "old Va
Darwin Airline SA was [2] a Swiss regional airline with its head office in Bioggio , Lugano [6] flying under the brand name Adria Airways Switzerland . [7] [8] It operated scheduled domestic and international services in some western European countries. It used the brand name Etihad Regional [9] fro
#4 Int'Air Îles
Int'Air Îles is a regional airline based at Ouani Airport, Anjouan in the Comoros . It was founded in 2007 as Inter Îles Air and rebranded to its current name in March 2015. Using a fleet of six turboprop aircraft, the airline serves all three islands of the Comoros, the French territory of Mayotte
Russian Sky Airlines was an airline with its head office on the grounds of Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow , Russia . [1] Its main base was Domodedovo International Airport. [2] In late 2014 the airline announced it was filing for bankruptcy, and its license was revoked by Russian aviatio
Delta Air Lines, Inc. , typically referred to as Delta , is one of the major airlines of the United States and a legacy carrier . One of the world's oldest airlines in operation , Delta is headquartered in Atlanta , Georgia . [1] The airline, along with its subsidiaries and regional affiliates, incl
#7 JUSTA
JUSTA ( Serbo-Croatian : Jugoslovensko-sovjetsko akcionarsko društvo za civilno vazduhoplovstvo / Југословенско-совјетско акционарско друштво за цивилно ваздухопловство , "Yugoslav-Soviet Joint Stock Company for Civil Aviation") was a joint Yugoslav - Soviet society intended for the civil air traffi
#8 Estonian Air
Estonian Air was the flag carrier airline of Estonia between 1991 and 2015. Headquartered in Tallinn it operated scheduled services from Tallinn Airport . Prior to its closure, the airline flew from Tallinn to 11 destinations in Europe . Former airline in Estonia Estonian Air IATA ICAO Callsign OV E
APEX Airlines was [1] a charter and scheduled airline based in Yangon, Myanmar . APEX provided scheduled air services to Myanmar's commercial city Yangon and to Tanintharyi Region with daily flights. It main base was Naypyidaw International Airport Defunct airline in Myanmar APEX AIRLINES IATA ICAO
#10 Condor Syndikat
Condor Syndikat was a German trade company, with headquarters in Berlin , that operated airline services in Brazil while also providing aircraft, maintenance and aviation information. It is also the parent company of the Brazilian airlines Varig and Syndicato Condor , which later became Serviços Aér
#11 Wings Air
PT Wings Abadi Airlines , [1] operating as Wings Air , is a scheduled commuter passenger low cost airline based in Jakarta , Indonesia . The airline operates out of Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar as well as several other airports around Indonesia. The company was established as
#12 Tepper Aviation
Tepper Aviation, Inc. is based at the Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Florida . The company has a long association with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). [2] [3] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was widely reported to be flying weapons into Angola to arm the UNITA rebels. [4] In 2005, the
#13 Frontier Airlines (1950–1986)
Frontier Airlines was an American airline formed by a merger of Arizona Airways , Challenger Airlines , and Monarch Airlines on June 1, 1950. Headquartered at the now-closed Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado , the airline ceased operations on August 24, 1986. [1] [2] A new airline was founded ei
#14 Varig
VARIG (acronym for V iação A érea RI o- G randense, Rio Grandean Airways ) was the first airline founded in Brazil , in 1927. From 1965 until 1990, it was Brazil's leading airline, and virtually its only international one. In 2005, Varig went into judicial restructuring , and in 2006 it was split in
#15 Eastland Air
Eastland Air was an airline based in Toowoomba , Queensland , Australia . The airline started passenger operations in 1991 and ceased in 2003. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( January 2021 ) Eastland Air IATA ICAO Callsign DK ELA Commenced operations 1991 Ceased operation
#16 Cobalt Air
Cobalt Air [1] was a Cypriot airline headquartered in Nicosia [1] based out of Larnaca International Airport . Former Cypriot airline Cobalt Air IATA ICAO Callsign CO FCB APOLLO Founded 27 November 2015 ( 27 November 2015 ) [1] Commenced operations 1 June 2016 ( 2016-06-01 ) [1] Ceased opera
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
#18 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators
F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators are the non-U.S. nations with air forces that operate or used to operate the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II . The Phantom II entered service with the U.S. military in 1960 and served until 1996. During this time it was the primary interceptor, air superiority figh
#19 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
East African Safari Air was an airline based in Kenya . Its international operations were suspended in September 2004, by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority , but the airline still maintained scheduled regional and domestic services through its subsidiary East African Safari Air Express . [1] In Dec
#1 LZ 61 (L 21)
The LZ 61 was a World War I German Navy airship, allocated the tactical numbering ' L 21' . It carried out a total of ten raids on England, and 17 reconnaissance missions. [1] World War I German Navy airship Silhouette of LZ 61 History German Empire Name LZ 61 Operator Imperial German Navy Builder L
LZ 72 (navy designation L 31) was an R Class super- zeppelin belonging to the Imperial German Navy . It was commanded by Kapitänleutnant Heinrich Mathy, an experienced commander, and took part in several raids over London during World War I . [1] It also participated in a reconnaissance role during
LZ 74 (navy designation L 32) was an R Class super- zeppelin belonging to the Imperial German Navy . LZ 74 (L 32) The Zeppelin LZ 74 (L 32) memorial shaft (right front) in Saint Giles Churchyard. Type Zeppelin R Class Construction number LZ 74 Serial L 32 First flight 4 August 1916 Owners and operat
The Imperial German Army Zeppelin LZ 78 (L-34) was a R-class World War I zeppelin. R-class World War I zeppelin LZ 78 (L 34) Imperial German Army Zeppelin LZ 78 (L 34) in flames over Hartlepool Role R-class reconnaissance-bomber rigid airship Type of aircraft National origin German Empire Manufactur
Airship development in the United Kingdom lagged behind that of Germany and France. The first British designed and built airship was constructed by Stanley Spencer , and on 22 September 1902 was flown 30 miles (48 km) from Crystal Palace, London to Ruislip , carrying an advertisement for baby food
#6 R101
R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a British government programme to develop civil airships capable of service on long-distance routes within the British Empire . It was designed and built by an Air Ministry –appointed team and was effectively in competitio
The Willows airships were a series of pioneering non-rigid airships designed and built in Wales by Ernest Thompson Willows in the first decade of the 20th century. The first airship Willows No. 1 flew in 1905, and the last, the Willows No. 5 in 1913. [1] Willows airship Willows No. 4 (His Majesty's
This is a complete list of Zeppelins constructed by the German Zeppelin companies from 1900 until 1938. Other rigid airships that are also sometimes referred to as zeppelins but not built by Zeppelin are not included. For other uses of "Zeppelin", see Zeppelin (disambiguation) . This article needs a
#9 No. 9r
HMA No. 9r was a rigid airship designed and built by Vickers at Walney Island just off Barrow-in-Furness , Cumbria . It was ordered in 1913 but did not fly until 27 November 1916 when it became the first British rigid airship to do so. It was dismantled in June 1918 after being flown for around 165
#10 Zeppelin LZ 95
Zeppelin LZ 95 (L 48) was a U-class zeppelin of the Imperial German Military. 1917 military airship by Zeppelin LZ 95 (L 48) History German Empire Name LZ 95 Operator Imperial German Navy Builder Luftschiffbau Zeppelin Maiden voyage 22 May 1917 Identification LZ 95 (L 48) Fate Shot down, 17 June 191
#11 Zeppelin LZ 76
The Imperial German Army Zeppelin LZ 76 (L-m33) was a R-class World War I zeppelin. German World War I-era zeppelin LZ 76 (L 33) Imperial German Army Zeppelin LZ 76 brought down near a cottage in Essex Role R-class reconnaissance-bomber rigid airship Type of aircraft National origin German Empire Ma
#12 Zeppelin LZ 48
The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 48 (L 15) was a P-class World War I zeppelin. German World War I-era zeppelin LZ 48 (L 15) Zeppelin LZ 48 (L 15) in the water Role P-class reconnaissance-bomber rigid airship Type of aircraft National origin German Empire Manufacturer Luftschiffbau Zeppelin Desig
The Schütte-Lanz SL 11 was a German military dirigible built in 1916 by Luftschiffbau Schütte-Lanz . It was the first German airship to be shot down while bombing England. German airship in the First World War Silhouette of SL 11 History German Empire Name SL 11 Operator German Army Builder Luftschi
No. 75 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter unit based at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory . The squadron was formed in 1942 and saw extensive action in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II , operating P-40 Kittyhawks . It was disbanded in 1948, but reformed
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
No. 1 Group of the Royal Air Force is one of the two operations groups in RAF Air Command . Today, the group is referred to as the Air Combat Group, as it controls the RAF's combat fast-jet aircraft and has airfields in the UK, as well as RAF Support Unit Goose Bay in Canada. The group headquarters
No. 102 Squadron was a Royal Air Force night bomber squadron in the First World War and a heavy bomber squadron in the Second World War . After the war it flew briefly as a transport squadron before being reformed a light bomber unit with the Second Tactical Air Force within RAF Germany . Its last e
#6 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
#7 137th Special Operations Wing
The 137th Special Operations Wing is a unit of the Oklahoma Air National Guard located at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base , Oklahoma. If activated to federal service, the wing is gained by Air Force Special Operations Command . During World War II, its predecessor, the 404th Fighter Group , flyi
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 36 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 36 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The unit would score 123 confirmed aerial victories during the war, including 11 enemy observation
The 354th Fighter Squadron ( 354 FS ) is part of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona . It operates A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducting close air support missions. US Air Force unit 354th Fighter Squadron An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 354th Fighter Squadron [1] Active
No 620 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force during World War II . During its existence it served as a bomber squadron, airborne forces and a transport squadron. No 620 Squadron RAF Official Squadron badge of No 620 Squadron RAF Active 17 June 1943 – 1 September 1946 Country United Kingdom
The 336th Fighter Squadron (336th FS), nicknamed the Rocketeers , is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 4th Operations Group and stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base , North Carolina . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( February 2015 ) 336th Fighte
#12 355th Wing
The 355th Wing ( 355 WG ) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Combat Command 's Fifteenth Air Force . It is stationed at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson , Arizona , where it operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II . The wing's mission is to provide close air support (CAS), air inte
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
#14 1st Fighter Wing
The 1st Fighter Wing (1 FW) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Combat Command Ninth Air Force . It is stationed at Langley Air Force Base , VA. where it is a tenant unit, being supported by the 633d Air Base Wing . United States Air Force flying unit 1st Fighter Wing Formation of
#15 Jagdstaffel 29
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 29 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 29 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The squadron would score 76 aerial victories during the war, at the cost of 13 of their pilots kill
No 36 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps (later the Royal Air Force ) was formed at Cramlington in 1916 and was disbanded for the last time in 1975. Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 36 Squadron RAF Active 18 March 1916 ( RFC ), 1 April 1918 ( RAF ) to 13 June 1919 1 October 1928 –
No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron was a unit of the British Auxiliary Air Force and later the Royal Auxiliary Air Force between 1937 and 1957. No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron RAuxAF Active 1 Jun 1937 – 10 Jun 1945 10 Jun 1945 – 25 Sep 1945 10 May 1946 – 10 Mar 1957 Country United Kingdom Branc
No. 78 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter squadron of World War II . It was formed in July 1943 as part of expansion of the RAAF's fighter force, and was assigned to mobile striking forces for the duration of the war. Royal Australian Air Force squadron No. 78 Squadron RAAF No.
The 105th Airlift Wing (105 AW) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard , stationed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York . If activated to federal service, the 105th Airlift Wing will be brought under the command of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command . It provi
Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) , nicknamed the Valions , was an aviation unit of the United States Navy . It was established as Torpedo Squadron 4 (VT-4) on 10 January 1942, redesignated VA-2A on 15 November 1946, and finally redesignated VA-15 on 2 August 1948. The squadron was disestablished on 1 June
A fan is a powered machine used to create a flow of air . A fan consists of a rotating arrangement of vanes or blades , generally made of wood , plastic , or metal , which act on the air. The rotating assembly of blades and hub is known as an impeller , rotor , or runner . Usually, it is contained w
#1 Bob Grigg
Robert Edward Grigg (23 June 1924 – February 2002) was a British aerospace engineer, and was the chief designer of the highly-successful British Aerospace 146 (Hawker Siddeley). [1]
#2 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 .
John L. Insprucker (born October 7, 1956) is an American aerospace engineer and retired Air Force colonel currently working at SpaceX as a Principal Integration Engineer. He is honored on the National Air and Space Museum 's Wall of Honor. [1] This article is an orphan , as no other articles link to
Thomas Henry Kerr CB (18 June 1924 – 9 September 2004) was a British aerospace engineer . He served as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II . He later served as the Director of the Royal Aircraft Establishment and Director of Research and Development at Royal Ordnance . He was President of th
Matthew Piers Watt Boulton (22 September 1820 – 30 June 1894), also published under the pseudonym M. P. W. Bolton , was a British classicist , elected member of the UK's Metaphysical Society , an amateur scientist and an inventor , best known for his invention of the aileron , a primary aeronaut
#6 Jiro Tanaka
Jiro Tanaka ( 田中 次郎 , Tanaka Jirō , born January 16, 1917) is a Japanese aircraft and automotive engineer . Japanese engineer Jiro Tanaka 田中 次郎 Jiro Tanaka in front of the Tachikawa Ki-74 after World War II Born ( 1917-01-16 ) 16 January 1917 (age 105) Shibuya, Tokyo Nationality Japanese Education
William Oke Manning (20 October 1879 – 2 April 1958) was an English aeronautical engineer . Although none of his aircraft were built in large numbers he is remembered for his English Electric Wren ultralight and his flying-boats. Not to be confused with William Oke Manning (legal writer) . William O
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer , and the first person to walk on the Moon . He was also a naval aviator , test pilot , and university professor. American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012) For other uses, see Neil A
#9 Glynn Lunney
Glynn Stephen Lunney (November 27, 1936 – March 19, 2021) was an American NASA engineer . An employee of NASA since its creation in 1958, Lunney was a flight director during the Gemini and Apollo programs, and was on duty during historic events such as the Apollo 11 lunar ascent and the pivotal hour
#10 Jim Wetherbee
James Donald "Wxb" Wetherbee (born November 27, 1952) ( Capt , USN , Ret.), is a retired United States Navy officer and aviator , test pilot , aerospace engineer , and NASA astronaut . He is a veteran of six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded five spaceflight missions.
#11 Ernő Rubik (aircraft designer)
Ernő Rubik (27 November 1910 in Pöstyén , Austria-Hungary , now Piešťany , Slovakia – 13 February 1997) was a Hungarian aircraft designer and father of Ernő Rubik , the architect who became famous for his mechanical puzzles (e.g. the Rubik's Cube ). Hungarian aircraft designer (1910–1997) The native
#12 Maurice Prévost
Lucien Maurice Prévost , known as Maurice Prévost , (22 September 1887 in Reims [1] – 27 November 1952 [2] ) in Neuilly-sur-Seine ) was a French pioneer aviator , best remembered for winning the first Schneider Trophy race in 1913, and the Gordon Bennett Trophy in the same year. French aviator This
#13 Carl Cover
Carl Anson Cover (26 April 1893 – 27 November 1944) was the chief test pilot and first to fly the Douglas Aircraft Company DC-1 , DC-2 , DC-3 , DC-4 , and the DC-5 airliners. Cover became Senior Vice President and general manager for Douglas Aircraft and later Vice President of Bell Aircraft . Ameri
Jonathan Edward Caldwell (born March 24, 1883, date of death unknown) was a self-taught aeronautical engineer who designed a series of bizarre aircraft and started public companies in order to finance their construction. None of these was ever successful, and after his last known attempt in the late
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
Alfred Victor Verville (November 16, 1890 – March 10, 1970) was an American aviation pioneer and aircraft designer who contributed to civilian and military aviation . [1] During his forty-seven years in the aviation industry, he was responsible for the design and development of nearly twenty comme
#17 Furlong Flynn
Furlonge Harold Flynn (December 27, 1901 – November 1, 1977) was an American football player and aviation pioneer . He played guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) with the Hartford Blues for one season after playing collegiate ball at Cornell . American football player Furlong Flyn
#18 Marie Marvingt
Marie Marvingt (20 February 1875 – 14 December 1963) [1] was a French athlete, mountaineer , aviator , and journalist. She won numerous prizes for her sporting achievements [2] including those of swimming, cycling, mountain climbing, winter sports, ballooning, flying, riding, gymnastics, athletics,
#19 Brunolf Baade
Brunolf Baade (15 March 1904 – 5 November 1969) was a German aeronautical engineer . [1] He led the team that developed the Baade 152 . [2] German aeronautical engineer (1904–1969) Brunolf Baade Roll-out of the "152/I V-1" passenger jet ( Dresden-Klotzsche , April 1958) Born Carl Wilhelm Brunolf Baa
#20 Carlo Buongiorno
Carlo Buongiorno (12 March 1930 – 26 November 2011), was an Italian aerospace engineer, first Director of the Italian Space Agency and professor at the Sapienza University , in Rome . He was a pivotal figure in the Italian space program. [1] This article needs additional citations for verification .
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 Rolls-Royce Trent 900 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc to power the Airbus A380 , competing with the Engine Alliance GP7000 . Initially proposed for the Boeing 747-500/600X in July 1996, this first application was later abandoned but it was offered for the A3XX , launched as
The Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 is a high-bypass turbofan engine produced by Rolls-Royce , an iteration of the Trent family powering exclusively the Airbus A330neo . Announced on 14 July 2014, it first ran on 27 November 2015. It made its first flight on 19 October 2017 aboard on the A330neo. It received
#1 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 ;
#2 List of accidents and incidents involving the DC-3 in 1946
This is a List of accidents and incidents involving Douglas DC-3 A variants that have taken place in the year 1946 , 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 cover
#3 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
#4 Pedro Zanni
Pedro Leandro Zanni (12 March 1891, Pehuajó – 29 January 1942, Campo de Mayo ) was a pioneering Argentinian pilot of the early 20th century who made the then longest west-to-east flight in a non-amphibious aircraft in his circumnavigation attempt of 1924. This article needs additional citations for
#5 List of Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airlines Trans World Airlines and Transcontinental & Western Air. The airlines suffered a combined total of 106 accidents. [1] [2]
#6 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1950–1954)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
#7 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#8 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
#9 Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 1308
Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 1308 was a McDonnell Douglas MD-81 aircraft operating a Yugoslavian charter flight to the French island of Corsica . On 1 December, 1981, the flight crashed on Corsica's Mont San-Pietro, killing all 180 people on board. The crash was the deadliest and first major aviatio
#10 2005 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2005: List of aviation-related events in 2005 Years in aviation : 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2002
#11 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
Korean Air Flight 858 was a scheduled international passenger flight between Baghdad , Iraq, and Seoul , South Korea. On 29 November 1987, the aircraft flying that route exploded in mid-air upon the detonation of a bomb planted inside an overhead storage bin in the airplane's passenger cabin by two
#13 1947 BSAA Avro Lancastrian Star Dust accident
On 2 August 1947, Star Dust , a British South American Airways (BSAA) Avro Lancastrian airliner on a flight from Buenos Aires , Argentina, to Santiago , Chile, crashed into Mount Tupungato in the Argentine Andes . An extensive search operation failed to locate the wreckage, despite covering the area
#14 XL Airways Germany Flight 888T
XL Airways Germany Flight 888T ( GXL888T ) [1] was an acceptance flight for an Airbus A320 on 27 November 2008. The aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, 7 km (4.3 mi; 3.8 nmi) off Canet-en-Roussillon on the French coast, close to the Spanish border, killing all seven people on board. [
#15 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
#16 List of fatal accidents to commercial cargo aircraft
This article is a list of fatal accidents involving commercial cargo aircraft and is grouped by the years in which the accidents and incidents occurred.
#17 1961 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1961: Years in aviation : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19
#18 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
#19 List of accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed Constellation
The Lockheed Constellation ("Connie") was a propeller-driven airliner powered by four 18-cylinder radial Wright R-3350 engines . It was built by Lockheed between 1943 and 1958 at its Burbank, California , USA, facility. A total of 856 aircraft were produced in four models, all distinguished by a tri
#20 South African Airways Flight 295
South African Airways Flight 295 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Taoyuan International Airport , Taipei , Taiwan, to Jan Smuts International Airport , Johannesburg , South Africa, with a stopover in Plaisance Airport , Plaine Magnien , Mauritius. On 28 November 1987, the aircraft
#1 Holmes KH-1
The Holmes KH-1 is a British single-seat high-performance homebuilt sailplane designed and built by Kenneth Holmes and first flown on 27 November 1971. British single-seat glider, 1971 KH-1 Role Single-seat high-performance homebuilt sailplane Type of aircraft National origin United Kingdom Designer
The Akaflieg Stuttgart fs24 , nicknamed Phönix (German: " Phoenix "), was a glider designed and built in West Germany from 1951. German single-seat glider, 1957 fs24 Phönix fs24 in the Deutsches Museum in Munich Role Sailplane Type of aircraft National origin West Germany Manufacturer Akaflieg Stutt
#3 Aerbul HB-4
The Aerbul HB-4 was a 1990s, Argentine contender in the IGC 's World Class competition sailplane contest. It did not win and only two were built before a fatal accident terminated the programme. Aerbul HB-4 Role World class competition glider Type of aircraft National origin Argentina Manufacturer A
The Horten H.XIII was an experimental flying wing aircraft designed by the Horten brothers during World War II . WWII German flying wing aircraft H.XIII Role experimental glider Type of aircraft National origin Germany Manufacturer Horten Designer Walter and Reimar Horten First flight 27 November 19
#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
#2 Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma
The Airbus Helicopters H225 (previously Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma ) is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with two crew and a cabin atten
The Eurocopter EC725 Caracal , now called Airbus Helicopters H225M , is a long-range tactical transport military helicopter developed from the Eurocopter AS532 Cougar for military use. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 28 seated troops along with two crew, depending on customer confi
A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. ( October 2022 ) This article possibly contains original research . ( October 2022 ) Filper Research Beta 200A Role Light helicopter Type of aircraft Manufacturer Filper Research Division Filper Corporation Firs
The Eurocopter EC145 (now Airbus Helicopters H145 ) is a twin-engine light utility helicopter developed and manufactured by Airbus Helicopters . Originally designated as the BK 117 , the H145 is based upon the MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 C1 , which became a part of the combined Eurocopter line-up in 1992 wi
Ingenuity, nicknamed Ginny, is a small robotic coaxial rotor helicopter operating on Mars as part of NASA 's Mars 2020 mission along with the Perseverance rover , which landed on February 18, 2021. Two months later, on April 19, Ingenuity successfully completed the first powered controlled extraterr
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 (
The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed for shipboard use by Canadian naval forces, based on the US Navy 's SH-3 . It served with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Armed Forces from 1963 to 2018. Military helicopter CH-124 Sea King A C
The Hafner Rotabuggy (formally known as the Malcolm Rotaplane [1] and as the "M.L. 10/42 Flying Jeep" [2] ) was a British experimental aircraft that was essentially a Willys MB combined with a rotor kite , developed with the intention of producing a way of air-dropping off-road vehicles. Hafner Rota
The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter . It was developed in response to NATO requirements for a battlefield helicopter which would also be capable of being operated in naval environments. The NH90 was developed and is manufactured by NHIndustries , a co
The Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation was an aircraft manufacturer that designed and built light general aviation aircraft . In November 2007 it became a division of Cessna . American light aircraft manufacturer For the Columbia Aircraft Corporation (1927-1947), see Columbia Aircraft Corp
#2 Cessna
Cessna ( / ˈ s ɛ s n ə / [4] ) is an American brand of general aviation aircraft owned by Textron Aviation since 2014, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas . Originally, it was a brand of the Cessna Aircraft Company , an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation also headquartered in
Technodinamika , JSC Russian : АО Технодинамика ("Technodynamics") was established in 2009 in order to promote development, production and export of high-technology products for civil aviation markets. Originally established as Aviation Equipment Holding, it was given its current name in 2015. [2] T
Rockwell Collins was a multinational corporation headquartered in Cedar Rapids , Iowa , providing avionics and information technology systems and services to government agencies and aircraft manufacturers . It was formed when the Collins Radio Company , facing financial difficulties, was purchased b
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace , arms, defense , information security , and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland , in the Washingt
#6 NHIndustries
NHIndustries ( NHI ) is a helicopter manufacturing company specifically established to be NATO Helicopter Management Agency's prime contractor for the design and development, industrialisation, production and logistic support of the NHIndustries NH90 series of helicopters. European helicopter manufa
#7 Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen
Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen ( abbreviation : FVA, English: Flight Research Association Aachen ) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1920, which is closely associated to RWTH Aachen University ( Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule – Aachen ), with members consisting of RWTH
#8 Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) or Shenyang Aerospace Corporation is a Chinese civilian and military aircraft manufacturer located in Shenyang , Liaoning , a subsidiary of the state-owned aircraft manufacturer AVIC . Founded in 1951 as the classified 112 Factory , it is the earliest aircraft man
#9 BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) is one of three operating groups of BAE Systems Inc. , the North American subsidiary of the British global defence contractor BAE Systems PLC . BAE Systems Electronic Systems Type Division Industry Aerospace & Defense Founded 2005 Headquarters Arlington, Virginia
#10 Spyker
Spyker or Spijker was a Dutch carriage, automobile and aircraft manufacturer, started in 1880 by blacksmiths Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker. Originally located in Hilversum , the company relocated to Trompenburg, Amsterdam in 1898. Company This article is about the former car manufacturer. For the
The British Aircraft Company was a British aircraft manufacturer based in Maidstone . It was founded by C H Lowe-Wylde and produced gliders and light aircraft during the 1930s. Not to be confused with British Aircraft Corporation . B.A.C. Ltd was registered as a Limited Company on 4 March 1931; dire
#12 Rotax
Rotax is the brand name for a range of internal combustion engines developed and manufactured by the Austrian company BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG [1] (until 2016 BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG), in turn owned by the Canadian Bombardier Recreational Products . Brand name for a range of internal combustion e
Brooklands Museum is a motoring and aviation museum occupying part of the former Brooklands motor-racing track in Weybridge , Surrey, England. Aviation museum, Motor museum in Weybridge, Surrey Brooklands Museum Established 1991 ; 31 years ago ( 1991 ) Location Weybridge , Surrey Type Aviation m
#1 Iron Dome
Iron Dome ( Hebrew : כִּפַּת בַּרְזֶל , romanized : Kippat Barzel ) is a mobile all-weather air defense system [8] developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries . [7] The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from
#2 RBS 70
RBS 70 ( Robotsystem 70 ) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces. Originally designed and manufactured by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence (now Saab Bofors Dynamics , since 2000)
A coincidence rangefinder or coincidence telemeter is a type of rangefinder that uses mechanical and optical principles to allow an operator to determine the distance to a visible object. There are subtypes split-image telemeter , inverted image , or double-image telemeter with different principles
The RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile ( ERAM ), or Standard Missile 6 ( SM-6 ) is a missile in current production for the United States Navy . It was designed for extended range anti-air warfare (ER-AAW) purposes providing capability against fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aeri
The United States Army 's Nike Ajax was the world's first operational guided surface-to-air missile (SAM), [1] entering service in 1954. Nike Ajax was designed to attack conventional bomber aircraft flying at high subsonic speeds and altitudes above 50,000 feet (15 km) . Nike was initially deploye
The Pantsir ( Russian : Панцирь , lit. ' "Carapace" ' ) missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery systems. Starting with the Pantsir-S1 ( Russian : Панцирь-С1 , NATO reporting name SA-22 Greyhound ) as the first version, it is pro
A Butterfly Bomb (or Sprengbombe Dickwandig 2 kg or SD 2 ) was a German 2-kilogram (4.4 lb) anti-personnel submunition used by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War . It was so named because the thin cylindrical metal outer shell which hinged open when the bomblet deployed gave it the superf