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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
Leshukonskoye Airport is an airport in the selo of Leshukonskoye , Arkhangelsk Oblast , Russia . [1] It is located approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi) east of Arkhangelsk , to which it is connected by regular passenger service. For other uses, see Arkhangelsk Airport . Airport in Leshukonskoye L
Sandefjord Airport, Torp ( Norwegian : Sandefjord lufthavn, Torp ; IATA : TRF , ICAO : ENTO ) is an international airport located 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) northeast of Sandefjord , Norway and 110 kilometers (68 mi) south of Oslo . The airport features a 2,989-meter (9,806 ft) runway
#4 List of Battle of Britain airfields
During the Battle of Britain , the defence of the UK's airspace was divided up within RAF Fighter Command into four Groups , each comprising several airfields and squadrons. [1] Airfields used by the Royal Air Force in 1940. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficien
#5 Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport
Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport ( IATA : SIK , ICAO : KSIK , FAA LID : SIK ) is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km ) northeast of the central business district of Sikeston , in Scott County , Missouri , United States . [1] It is included in the National Plan of
Magway Airport is an airport in Magway , Myanmar .Analysis of Google Earth imagery confirms it is also the base for several types of fighter aircraft belonging to the Myanmar Air Force . [1] Airport in Magway, Myanmar Magway Airport IATA : MWQ ICAO : VYMW Summary Location Magway, Myanmar Elevation
#7 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport ( IATA : PBM , ICAO : SMJP ) , also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport , and locally referred to simply as JAP , is an airport located in the town of Zanderij and hub for airline carrier Surinam Airways , 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Param
#8 Mai Loc Camp
Mai Loc Camp (also known as Firebase Mai Loc and Firebase Victory ) was a U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base located west of Quảng Trị in central Vietnam. Mai Loc Camp Coordinates 16.733°N 106.961°E / 16.733; 106.961 ( Mai Loc Camp ) Type Army Site information Condition ab
#9 RAF Thornaby
Royal Air Force Thornaby or more simply RAF Thornaby was a former Royal Air Force Station located near the town of Thornaby-on-Tees , in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England. Fighter Command , Bomber Command and Coastal Command all operated from the base over its history, but its stint under Coast
#10 Tbilisi International Airport
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport ( Georgian : თბილისის შოთა რუსთაველის სახელობის საერთაშორისო აეროპორტი ) ( IATA : TBS , ICAO : UGTB ) , formerly Novo Alexeyevka International Airport , is the busiest international airport in Georgia , located 17 km (11 mi) southeast of capital Tbil
The Foggia Airfield Complex was a series of World War II military airfields located within a 40 km (25 mi) radius of Foggia , in the Province of Foggia , Italy . The airfields were used by the United States Army Air Force Fifteenth Air Force as part of the strategic bombardment campaign against
#12 Arizona World War II Army Airfields
During World War II , the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers. Arizona World War II Army Airfields Douglas AAF Hereford AAF Falcon AAF Kingman AAF Yucca AAF Luke AAF Ajo AAF Gila Bend AFAF Mara
#13 Henderson Field (Guadalcanal)
Henderson Field is a former military airfield on Guadalcanal , Solomon Islands during World War II . Originally built by the Japanese Empire , the conflict over its possession was one of the great battles of the Pacific War . Today it is Honiara International Airport . WWII military airfield in Guad
#14 Sary Shagan
Sary Shagan ( Russian : Сары-Шаган ; Kazakh : Сарышаған ) is an anti-ballistic missile testing range located in Kazakhstan . Missile defence test site in Kazakhstan Sary Shagan Сары-Шаган Near Priozersk in Kazakhstan Balkhash-9 radar station at Sary Shagan Coordinates 46°23′N 72°52′E Type Anti-bal
#15 RAF Menwith Hill
Royal Air Force Menwith Hill is a Royal Air Force station near Harrogate , North Yorkshire , England, which provides communications and intelligence support services to the United Kingdom and the United States . The site contains an extensive satellite ground station and is a communications intercep
#16 Lombok International Airport
Lombok International Airport , ( Indonesian : Bandar Udara Internasional Lombok ) ( IATA : LOP , ICAO : WADL ) , [1] also known as Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport , [2] is an international airport on the island of Lombok in Indonesia . It is the island's only fully operational airport .
#17 List of people who have lived in airports
This is a list of people notable for living for periods of more than a week in airports . The reasons are usually protesting, asylum seeking or having holiday difficulties, or having difficulty with visas and passports. Mehran Karimi Nasseri's residency site in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airpor
Danbury Municipal Airport ( IATA : DXR , ICAO : KDXR , FAA LID : DXR ) is a public use general aviation and commercial airport located three miles (5 km) southwest of the central business district of Danbury , in Fairfield County , Connecticut , United States . [1] The airport opened in 1930. It i
An Thoi Naval Base is a former Republic of Vietnam Navy (RVNN), United States Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard base in the town of An Thới , Phú Quốc island in southwest Vietnam . [1] Coast Guard Base An Thoi Naval Base Swift boats at An Thoi, 1966 An Thoi Naval Base Coordinates 10.019°N 104.018°E / 10.
#20 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
The KM ( Korabl Maket ) (Russian: Корабль-макет, literally "Ship-maquette"), known colloquially as the Caspian Sea Monster , was an experimental ground effect vehicle developed in the Soviet Union in the 1960s by the Central Hydrofoil Design Bureau . The KM began operation in 1966, and was continuou
#2 List of displayed Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic , jet-powered , strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955. The B-52A first flew in 1954, and the B model entered service in 1955. A total of 744 B-52s were built with the last, a B-52H, delivered in October 196
#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
The Citation is a family of business jets by Cessna that started in 1972 with the entry into service of the first model. [1] In the fifty years following the 1969 first flight, more than 7,500 Citations were delivered, forming the largest business jet fleet. [2] Deliveries reached 8,000 by 2022, whi
The Cessna CitationJet/CJ/M2 series are light business jets built by Cessna and part of the Citation family . Launched in October 1989, the Model 525 first flight was on April 29, 1991, Federal Aviation Administration certification was awarded on October 16, 1992, and first delivery happened on Marc
The Fairey Battle is a British single-engine light bomber that was designed and manufactured by the Fairey Aviation Company . It was developed during the mid-1930s for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a monoplane successor to the Hawker Hart and Hind biplanes. The Battle was powered by the same high-per
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
The Cody IV monoplane was a single-engined monoplane designed and built by the American-born but British-based aviation pioneer Samuel Franklin Cody in 1912. It was intended for entry into the 1912 British Military Aeroplane Competition , but was wrecked in a crash before the start of the competitio
#9 Renard R.31
The Renard R.31 was a Belgian reconnaissance aircraft of the 1930s. A single-engined parasol monoplane , 32 R.31s were built for the Belgian Air Force , the survivors of which, although obsolete, remained in service when Nazi Germany invaded Belgium in 1940. The Renard R.31 was the only World War II
#10 Fiat G.91Y
The Fiat (later Aeritalia ) G.91Y is an Italian ground-attack and reconnaissance aircraft which first flew in 1966. Although resembling its predecessor, the Fiat G.91 , the aircraft was in fact a complete redesign, a major difference with it being equipped with twin engines rather than the original
#11 Boeing 767
The Boeing 767 is an American wide-body aircraft developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes . The aircraft was launched as the 7X7 program on July 14, 1978, the prototype first flew on September 26, 1981, and it was certified on July 30, 1982. The original 767-200 entered service on S
The Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking (Pronounced "Veeking") was a large, six-engined German flying boat of World War II . Originally designed as a commercial transport, it was the largest seaplane to attain production status during the war. [1] 1940 flying boat family by Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking The BV
#13 Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is an American high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under development for the United States Navy as a surveillance aircraft . Together with its associated ground control station , it is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Developed under the Bro
The Farman F.60 Goliath was a French airliner and bomber produced by the Farman Aviation Works from 1919 . It was instrumental in the creation of early airlines and commercial routes in Europe after World War I . F.60 Goliath Farman F-68BN4 Goliath of the Polish Air Force Role Airliner Type of aircr
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 Arado Ar 234
The Arado Ar 234 Blitz (English: lightning ) was the world's first operational jet-powered bomber , built by the German Arado company during World War II . 1943 German jet bomber by Arado Ar 234 Blitz Arado Ar 234 B-2 at the National Air and Space Museum 's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, U
#17 Sukhoi Su-27
The Sukhoi Su-27 ( Russian : Сухой Су-27 ; NATO reporting name : Flanker ) is a Soviet -origin twin-engine supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by Sukhoi . It was intended as a direct competitor for fourth-generation fighters such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle ,
#18 Nexaer LS1
The Nexaer LS1 is an American light-sport aircraft , under development by Nexaer of Peyton, Colorado , first flown on 16 October 2006. The aircraft is intended to be supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] [2] American light-sport aircraft LS1 Role Light-sport aircraft Type of aircraft Nat
#19 RWD 2
The RWD 2 was a 1929 Polish single-engine high-wing monoplane sports plane constructed by the RWD team. RWD 2 RWD-2 during the Challenge 1930 Role Sports plane Type of aircraft National origin Poland Manufacturer Warsaw University of Technology workshops Designer RWD team First flight July 1929 Intr
#20 SCA SFR-10
The SCA SFR-10 was a tourism aircraft built by Société Commercial Aéronautique (SCA) in France , in the early 1930s. 1930s French aircraft SFR-10 Role Tourism aircraft Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Société Commercial Aéronautique (SCA) First flight 16 October 1931 Number built
#1 Brazilian aircraft carrier Minas Gerais
NAeL Minas Gerais (pennant number A 11 ) was a Colossus -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Marinha do Brasil (MB, Brazilian Navy ) from 1960 until 2001. The ship was laid down for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy during World War II as HMS Vengeance , was completed shortly before the war
USS Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after Fanshaw Bay, located within Cape Fanshaw, of the Alexander Archipelago in the Territory of Alaska . The cape was given its name by Charles Mitchell Thomas , who was mapping the area, in 18
#3 Pacific Theater aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Naval historians such as Evan Mawdsley , Richard Overy , and Craig Symonds concluded that World War II's decisive victories on land could not have been won without decisive victories at sea. [1] [2] [3] Naval battles to keep shipping lanes open for combatant's movement of troops, guns, ammunition, t
HMS Biter was a Royal Navy escort carrier during the Second World War . She was laid down as a merchant ship at the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company yard at Chester, Pennsylvania . Laid down on 28 December 1939, she was converted to an escort carrier and commissioned in the Royal Navy on 6 May 194
USS Leyte (CV/CVA/CVS-32, AVT-10) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during and shortly after World War II for the United States Navy . The ship was the third US Navy ship to bear the name. Leyte was commissioned in April 1946, too late to serve in World War II. She spent most of her
USS Williamson (DD-244/AVP-15/AVD-2/APD-27) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Commander William Price Williamson . Tender of the United States Navy History United States Namesake William Price Williamson Builder New York Shipbuilding Lai
USS Jamaica (CVE-43) (originally AVG-43 then later ACV-43 ), was an escort carrier of World War II that served in the British Royal Navy as HMS Shah (D21) . Returned to the United States at war's end, she was converted into a merchant vessel and she was sold into civilian service in 1946 as Salta .
USS Bougainville (CVE-100) was the forty-sixth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carrier built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after the Bougainville campaign , a prolonged action against Japanese forces entrenched in the island of Bougainville off Papua New Guinea . T
USS Hornet (CV-8) , the seventh U.S. Navy vessel of that name, was a Yorktown -class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy . During World War II in the Pacific Theater , she launched the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and participated in the Battle of Midway and the Buin-Faisi-Tonolai raid. In the Sol
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
#12 List of aircraft carriers in service
This is a list of aircraft carriers which are currently in service, under maintenance or refit, in reserve, under construction, or being updated. An aircraft carrier is a warship with a full-length flight deck , hangar and facilities for arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft. [1] The list only
#13 HMCS Magnificent
HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948–1957. Initially ordered by the Royal Navy during World War II , the Royal Canadian Navy acquired the Magnificent while waiting for another aircraft carrier to be completed to their ne
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
#15 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
#16 USS Lunga Point
USS Lunga Point (CVE-94) , originally named Alazon Bay , was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named for Lunga Point on the northern coast of Guadalcanal , the site of a naval battle during World War II . The ship notably participated in support of the landings on
#17 Commencement Bay-class escort carrier
The Commencement Bay -class escort aircraft carriers were the last class of escort carriers built for the US Navy in World War II . Aircraft carrier class of the US Navy This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2008 ) USS Commencement Bay Class overview Builders Seattle-Taco
#18 USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67 ), the only ship of her class, is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy . Considered a supercarrier , [2] she is a variant of the Kitty Hawk -class , and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the Navy, [4] as all carriers si
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
#20 List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Naval historians such as Evan Mawdsley , Richard Overy , and Craig Symonds concluded that World War II's decisive victories on land could not have been won without decisive victories at sea. [1] [2] [3] Naval battles to keep shipping lanes open for combatant's movement of troops, guns, ammunition, t
Mesa Airlines, Inc. , is an American regional airline based in Phoenix , Arizona . It is an FAA Part 121 –certificated air carrier operating under air carrier certificate number MASA036A issued on June 29, 1979. It is a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group and operates flights as American Eagle and United E
#2 People Express Airlines (2010s)
People Express Airlines (stylized as PEOPLExpress ) was an airline that began operations on June 30, 2014 from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport , targeting the no-frills budget flyer. The air carrier took its name from the original PEOPLExpress Airlines which operated in the 1980s but
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
Royal Air Cambodge ( Khmer : អាកាសចរណ៍ភូមិន្ទ កម្ពុជា ; known as ' Air Cambodge ' ( Khmer : អាកាសចរ កម្ពុជា ) from 1970 to 1975) was the flag carrier airline of Cambodia , headquartered in Phnom Penh . [1] Defunct national airline of Cambodia (1956—2001) Not to be confused with Cambodia Angkor Air ,
TransAsia Airways ( TNA , until January 1992 known by its Chinese-transliterated name Foshing Airlines ; [1] [2] traditional Chinese : 復興航空 ; simplified Chinese : 复兴航空 ; pinyin : Fùxīng Hángkōng ) was a Taiwanese airline based in Neihu District in Taipei . Though the company started its operations f
#6 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
Norwegian Air Argentina S.A.U. was an Argentinian low-cost airline . The airline operated Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with bases in Buenos Aires and Córdoba . All aircraft were registered in Argentina. [2] Argentinian airline Norwegian Air Argentina S.A.U. IATA ICAO Callsign DN NAA NORUEGA Founded 25 J
#8 Intercontinental de Aviación
Intercontinental de Aviación S.A. (English; lit. ' Intercontinental Aviation ' ) was an airline based in Bogotá , Colombia . It operated domestic services and flights to neighbouring countries. Its main hub was located at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, with a secondary hub at Alfonso B
#9 Air Costa
Air Costa was an Indian regional airline headquartered in Vijayawada and based out of Chennai International Airport . It was owned by Indian business company LEPL Group. The airline commenced operations as a regional airline in October 2013 using two Embraer E-170 aircraft, with the first flight tak
#10 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
#11 Safair
Safair is an airline based at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park , South Africa . [1] It operates one of the world's largest fleets of civil Lockheed L-100 Hercules cargo aircraft. [2] [3] Safair IATA ICAO Callsign FA SFR SAFAIR Founded 1965 Hubs O.R. Tambo International Airport Fl
#12 Belair (airline)
Belair , legally Belair Airlines AG , was [2] a Swiss charter airline headquartered in Glattbrugg operating out of Zürich Airport and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg . It was a subsidiary of Air Berlin and operated under the Air Berlin brand name until the 31 March 2017. During the 2017 summer s
#13 Skybus Airlines
Skybus Airlines Inc. was a privately held airline based in Columbus , Ohio , United States . [2] It operated as an ultra low-cost carrier modeled after the European airline Ryanair , and aimed to be the least expensive airline in the United States. The business model was heavily reliant on flying ro
#14 Islas Airways
Islas Líneas Aéreas , operating as Islas Airways , was an airline based in Tenerife , Spain , offering scheduled inter-island services in the Canary Islands out of Tenerife North Airport . It was established in 2002 and started operations in February 2003. [1] Former Spanish regional airline based i
#15 Yangon Airways
Air Thanlwin (formerly Yangon Airways Ltd. ) ( Burmese : ရန်ကုန် လေကြောင်းလိုင်း ) is an airline based in Yangon, Myanmar , offering scheduled and chartered domestic flights out of its bases at Yangon International Airport . It was suspended from December 2010 but has since restarted operations star
#16 Air Union
Air Union was a French airline established January 1, 1923, as the result of a merger between the airlines Compagnie des Messageries Aériennes and Compagnie des Grands Express Aériens . Air Union was merged with four other French airlines to become Air France on 7 October 1933. 1923–1933 airline in
LOT Polish Airlines , legally incorporated as Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A. ( Polish pronunciation: [lɔt] , flight ), is the flag carrier of Poland . [6] Established in 1928, LOT was a founding member of IATA and remains one of the world's oldest airlines in operation. [2] With a fleet of 75 air
#18 FlyMontserrat
Montserrat Airways Ltd ( MA LTD ), trading as FlyMontserrat , [1] is an airline with its headquarters at John A. Osborne Airport in Gerald's , Montserrat , British West Indies . [2] The airline flies from Montserrat to and from Antigua , with their Britten Norman BN-2 aircraft. [3] FlyMontserrat Bri
#19 REDjet
REDjet Caribbean Ltd. , operating as REDjet (Airone Caribbean/Airone Ventures Limited), was a startup low-cost carrier (LCC) based at the Grantley Adams International Airport in Christ Church , Barbados , [2] near Bridgetown . [3] The privately owned airline, incorporated in Barbados featured a flee
#20 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
The history of ballooning , both with hot air and gas , spans many centuries. It includes many firsts, including the first human flight, first flight across the English Channel , first flight in North America, and first aircraft related disaster. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve
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
#3 Kubicek AV-1
The Kubicek AV-1 is a hot-air airship designed and built in the Czech Republic by Kubicek Limited . [1] The AV-1 was built as an advertising airship for the TICO group of Prague and first flew on the 16 October 1993. [1] This article relies largely or entirely on a single source . ( April 2016 ) AV-
The Balloon Boy hoax occurred on October 15, 2009, when a homemade helium-filled gas balloon shaped to resemble a silver flying saucer was released into the atmosphere above Fort Collins, Colorado , by Richard and Mayumi Heene. They then claimed that their six-year-old son Falcon was trapped inside
Zeppelin "L 30" (factory number "LZ 62" ) was the first R-class " Super Zeppelin " of the German Empire . It was the most successful airship of the First World War with 31 reconnaissance flights and 10 bombing runs carrying a total of 23,305 kg of bombs, [1] with the first ones targeting England ,
The Clément-Bayard No.2 was a French military airship of 1910, developed by automobile manufacturer Clément-Bayard. Unlike their previous design , this aircraft was designed and built entirely by the firm itself. On 7 September 1910, the airship was used to make the first aerial wireless communicati
The United States Air Force 's 9th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Beale Air Force Base , California. The 9th is associated with Lockheed U-2 and Distributed Common Ground System operations. The squadron was first active during World War II as the 9th Photographic Technical
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
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
Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps , tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force , and based at Marine Corps Air S
#5 List of LTV A-7 Corsair II operators
The following is a list of operators of the LTV A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft.
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 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 23d Fighter Group , Air Combat Command and stationed at Moody Air Force Base , Georgia . The squadron is equipped with the Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II attack fighter. [1] This article needs additio
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
#10 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
#11 324th Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force 's 324th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam , Hawaii. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 324th Intelligence Squadron A squadron airmen participates in a memorial service with ot
#12 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
#13 VFA-115
Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) is known as the "Eagles", callsign "Talon", a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni . Their tail code is NF . It was established as Torpedo Squadron VT-11 on 10 October 1942, redesignated VA
No. 135 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed to be a bomber unit in the First World War and reformed as a fighter unit in Second World War . Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 135 Squadron RAF Active 1 April 1918 – 4 July 1918 15 August 1941 – 10 June 1945 Country Unite
No. 21 Squadron IAF (Ankush) , is an Air Defence and Ground Attack unit of the Indian Air Force , operating from Sirsa AFS, as part of 12 Wing of Western Air Command. [1] The squadron was number plated on an unspecified date. [2] Unit of the Indian Air Force No. 21 Squadron Crest of No. 21 Squadron
The 94th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force 1st Operations Group located at Joint Base Langley–Eustis , Virginia. The 94th is equipped with the F-22 Raptor . [1] Unit of the US Air Force Air Combat Command 94th Fighter Squadron SPAD XIII at the United States Air Force Museum s
#17 110th Wing
The 110th Wing (110th WG) is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard , stationed at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base , Battle Creek, Michigan. If activated to federal service the Wing would be gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . 110th Wing The 110th Wing, which formerly
#18 List of wings of the Royal Air Force
Wings within the Royal Air Force have both administrative and tactical applications. Over the years, the structure and role of wings has changed to meet the demands placed on the RAF. Many of the RAF's numbered wings were originally Royal Flying Corps (RFC) or Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) units. W
The 115th Fighter Wing is a unit of the Wisconsin Air National Guard , which is stationed at Truax Field Air National Guard Base , Madison, Wisconsin. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . 115th Fighter Wing F-16s from the 176th FS on
#20 322d Tactical Airlift Wing
The 322d Tactical Airlift Wing is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force 322d Tactical Airlift Wing C-130 at Rhein Main Air Base Active 1970–1975 Country United States Branch United States Air Force Role Airlift Insignia Emblem used by the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [note 1] Emblem auth
#1 SCR-720
The SCR-720 was a World War II Airborne Interception radar designed by the Radiation Laboratory (RadLab) at MIT in the United States. It was used by US Army Air Force night fighters as well as the Royal Air Force (RAF) in a slightly modified version known as Radar, Airborne Interception, Mark X , or
#2 Ryōichi Yazu
Ryōichi Yazu ( 矢頭 良一 , Yazu Ryōichi , 30 June 1878 – 16 October 1908) was a Japanese inventor. He is best known for his invention of Japan's first mechanical calculator . Ryōichi Yazu and his Patent Yazu Arithmometer.
Radar, Airborne Interception, Mark IV ( AI Mk. IV ), produced by USA as SCR-540 , was the world's first operational air-to-air radar system . Early Mk. III units appeared in July 1940 on converted Bristol Blenheim light bombers , while the definitive Mk. IV reached widespread availability on the Bri
Laurence Joseph Clancy (15 March 1929 - 16 October 2014 [1] ) was an Education Officer in aerodynamics at Royal Air Force College Cranwell whose textbook Aerodynamics became standard. He was born in Egypt to Alfred Joseph Clancy and Agnes Hunter. [ citation needed ] In 1951 he gained a BsC (Hons) de
#5 Adrian Newey
Adrian Martin Newey , OBE (born 26 December 1958) [1] is a British Formula One engineer. He is currently the chief technical officer of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. British Formula One engineer Adrian Newey OBE Newey in 2011 Born Adrian Martin Newey ( 1958-12-26 ) 26 December 1958 (age 63
#6 Grifo radar
The Grifo radar is a family of airborne radars developed by Italian firm Leonardo S.p.A. for fighter aircraft and attack aircraft , and this family of radars includes several series. Family of airborne radars
#1 John Carmack
John D. Carmack II [1] (born August 20, 1970) [1] is an American computer programmer and video game developer . He co-founded the video game company id Software and was the lead programmer of its 1990s games Commander Keen , Wolfenstein 3D , Doom , Quake , and their sequels. Carmack made innovations
#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 .
Franz Josef Strauss ( German: Strauß [fʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈʃtʁaʊs] ; 6 September 1915 – 3 October 1988) was a German politician . He was the long-time chairman of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) from 1961 until 1988, member of the federal cabinet in different positions between 1953 and 1969 a
Kelly Hamilton (born October 16, 1949) is an American military pilot who served in the United States Air Force . Hamilton was part of the first pilot training school that was opened up by the Air Force in 1976. She went on to fly KC-135 planes which she flew during the invasion of Panama and the Gul
#5 Ben T. Epps
Ben T. Epps (February 20, 1888, Oconee County, Georgia - October 16, 1937), known as "Georgia's First Aviator" was an American aviation pioneer. In 1907, he built a monoplane of his own design, now known as the Epps 1909 Monoplane . This was followed by other original monoplane and biplane designs i
#6 Lu Xiaopeng
Lu Xiaopeng ( Chinese : 陆孝彭 ; Wade–Giles : Lu Hsiao-p'eng ; 19 August 1920 – 16 October 2000) was a Chinese aircraft designer who spent most of his career at Hongdu Aviation (formerly Nanchang Aircraft). He was the chief designer of the Nanchang Q-5 supersonic attack aircraft, one of the most widely
Antanas Gustaitis (March 26, 1898 – October 16, 1941) was an officer in the Lithuanian Armed Forces who modernized the Lithuanian Air Force , which at that time was part of the Lithuanian Army. He was the architect or aeronautical engineer who undertook the task to design and construct several milit
Mikhail Borisovich Dobriyan ( Russian : Михаил Борисович Добриян ; 26 June 1947 – 16 November 2013) was a Russian aerospace engineer and a former director of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Tarusa . [1] He was one of the leading figures in the programs of the Inter
Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) [1] was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation , underwater archaeology , and submersibles . He invented the flight simulator , which was called the "Blue Box" or " Link Trainer ". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now
#10 Peter Glaser
Peter Edward Glaser (September 5, 1923 – May 29, 2014) was a Czechoslovakian-born American scientist and aerospace engineer. He served as Vice President, Advanced Technology (1985–94), was employed at Arthur D. Little , Inc., Cambridge, MA (1955–94); subsequently he served as a consultant to the com
#11 Wally Schirra
Walter Marty Schirra Jr. ( / ʃ ɜːr ˈ ɑː / , March 12, 1923 – May 3, 2007) was an American naval aviator , test pilot , and NASA astronaut . In 1959, he became one of the original seven astronauts chosen for Project Mercury , which was the United States ' first effort to put human beings into space
Jean-Pierre [François] Blanchard (4 July 1753 – 7 March 1809) was a French inventor, best known as a pioneer in a gas balloon flight, who distinguished himself in the conquest of the air in a balloon, in particular the first crossing of the English Channel , on 7 January 1785. French inventor (1753–
#13 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
#14 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1914
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Alberto Santos-Dumont ( Palmira , 20 July 1873 — Guarujá , 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut , sportsman, inventor, [1] [2] and one of the few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft. The heir of a wealthy family o
#16 C. W. A. Scott
Flight Lieutenant Charles William Anderson Scott , AFC (13 February 1903 [1] – 15 April 1946 [2] ) was an English aviator . He won the MacRobertson Air Race , a race from London to Melbourne , in 1934, in a time of 71 hours. English aviator This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or
#17 Ivan Sarić
Ivan Sarić (27 June 1876 – 23 August 1966) was a Yugoslavian sportsman and aviator. He founded the athletic club ŽAK Subotica in his hometown of Subotica . He was also one of the most important pioneers of aviation in Eastern Europe. As a cyclist , he competed in and won many races throughout Europe
#18 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1910
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Rostislav Evgenievich Alexeyev ( Russian : Ростисла́в Евге́ньевич Алексе́ев ; December 18, 1916 – February 9, 1980) was a Russian Soviet Director & Chief of Design known for his pioneering work on hydrofoil ships and ground effect vehicles . Alexeyev was an accomplished designer of hydrofoil ships,
The Pratt & Whitney PW2000 , also known by the military designation F117 and initially referred to as the JT10D , is a series of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines with a thrust range from 37,000 to 43,000 lbf (160 to 190 kN) . Built by Pratt & Whitney , they were designed for the Boeing 757
#1 1976 Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano Boeing 707 crash
On 13 October 1976, a Boeing 707-131F , a chartered cargo aircraft operated for Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB) crashed shortly after takeoff at El Trompillo Airport , Santa Cruz de la Sierra , Bolivia , into a residential neighbourhood. All three crew on board were killed, along with 88 other fatalitie
#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 Ilyushin Il-18
Accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18 Data from: Aviation Safety Network Il-18 [1]
#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]
#6 Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
This is a partial list of accidents and incidents involving the Boeing-designed B-17 Flying Fortress . Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. A few documented drone attrition cases are also included. Main article: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Air
This is a list of aviation -related events from 2000. Years in aviation : 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 20
#8 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
#9 Air route authority between the United States and China
There are bilateral treaties that govern aviation rights between the United States and China, which cover both passenger services and cargo services. The United States has liberal aviation agreements with many countries but not China, Japan, South Africa, and some South American countries. [1] Howev
#10 1979 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1979: Years in aviation : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 19
#11 List of air rage incidents
This is a list of air rage incidents in commercial air travel that have been covered in the media. Air rage occurs when air travelers or airline personnel act violently, abusively or disruptively towards others in the course of their travel. When these incidents have occurred in flight, they have of
#12 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#13 1910 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1910: Years in aviation : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 19
#14 1925 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1925. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2010 ) The areas of the world covered by commercial aviation in 1925 Years in aviation : 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 Centuries : 19th century · 20th cent
#15 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
#16 2003 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2003: Years in aviation : 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 200
#17 List of Pan Am accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airline Pan Am . The airline suffered a total of 95 incidents.
#18 1952 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1952: Years in aviation : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 19
#19 2006 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2006: Years in aviation : 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 200
#20 1997 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1997: Years in aviation : 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 20
The Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite is a United States , single-seat, mid-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York . [1] [4] SGS 1-36 Sprite A SGS 1-36 being used for deep stall research by NASA over the Mojave Desert in 1983 Role Glider Type of aircraft National origin United States Ma
The de Havilland DH.52 was a single-seat, high-winged glider produced as an entrant to a 1922 prize competition. Two were built but insufficient torsional stiffness in the wings led to control problems and the DH.52 was rapidly abandoned. DH.52 Role single seat glider Type of aircraft National origi
The Schweizer SGS 1-34 is a United States Standard Class , single-seat, high-wing glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York . [1] Glider built by Schweizer Aircraft SGS 1-34 SGS 1-34 with air brakes deployed Role Standard-class sailplane Type of aircraft National origin United States Ma
The Handasyde glider was a single-seat monoplane glider , designed specifically for the first British gliding competition held at Itford Hill in 1922, an endurance event. It finished in second place to a French tandem-wing machine. Handasyde glider Role single seat glider Type of aircraft National o
#5 Warsztaty Szybowcowe SG-21 Lwów
The D.W.L. SG-21 Lwów was a Polish high performance sailplane built for the Polish government. Though both it and a development, the SG-28 , were one-offs, they set several national records and led to the batch-produced Warsztaty Szybowcowe SG-3 . SG-21 Lwów SG-21 Lwów in 1932 Role high performance
The Pipistrel Sinus is a two-seat, single-engine ultralight motor glider , developed and manufactured by Pipistrel in Slovenia and Italy . [2] [3] Its design has served as the base for future Pipistrel developments such as the Virus and Alpha Trainer . Pipistrel Sinus Role Ultralight Aircraft Type o
#1 Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces . [2] The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness , aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air an
#2 HAL Light Combat Helicopter
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter ( LCH ) is an Indian multi-role attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The LCH has been ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army . Its flight ceiling is the highest among all attack helicopters. [2] Ind
The Bell ARH-70 Arapaho [1] [2] was an American four-bladed, single-engine, light military helicopter designed for the United States Army 's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program. With a crew of two and optimized for urban combat , the ARH-70 was slated to replace the Army's aging OH-58D Kio
#4 Boeing AH-6
The Boeing AH-6 is a series of light helicopter gunships based on the MH-6 Little Bird and MD 500 family. Developed by Boeing Rotorcraft Systems , these include the Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) demonstrator, the A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB), and the proposed AH-6I and AH-6S . This artic
#5 Mil Mi-38
The Mil Mi-38 is a transport helicopter designed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and being developed by Kazan Helicopters . Originally intended as a replacement for the Mil Mi-8 and the Mi-17 , it is being marketed in both military and civil versions. [6] It flew for the first time on 22 December 200
The Aero-Astra Okhotnik ( English: Hunter ) is a Russian single engine, three seat autogyro of pusher , pod and boom configuration. It has been developed into several variants from 2001 to 2007. Okhotnik Role 2/3 seat autogyro Type of aircraft National origin Russia Manufacturer Aviatsionnyy Nauchno
The Kellett XR-10 was a military transport helicopter developed in the United States in the 1940s that only flew in prototype form. It was designed in response to a USAAF Technical Instruction issued for the development of a helicopter to transport passengers, cargo, or wounded personnel within an e
#8 Bell 407
The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine, civil utility helicopter. A derivative of the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger , the 407 uses the four-blade, soft-in-plane design rotor with composite hub developed for the United States Army 's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior instead of the two-blade, semi-rigid, teetering
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter . It is a member of the extensive Huey family , the initial version was the CUH-1N Twin Huey (later CH-135 Twin Huey ), which was first ordered by the Canadian Forces
#10 Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
The Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft ( FARA ) program was initiated by the United States Army in 2018 to develop a successor to the Bell OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopter as part of the Future Vertical Lift program. The OH-58 was retired in 2014; three prior programs for a successor were cancelled p
#11 Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche
The Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche is an American stealth armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter designed for the United States Army . Following decades of development, the RAH-66 program was canceled in 2004 before mass production began, by which point nearly US$ 7 billion had been spent on th
The Goodrich Corporation , formerly the B.F. Goodrich Company , was an American manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina . Founded in Akron, Ohio in 1870 as Goodrich, Tew & Co. by Benjamin Goodrich , the company name was changed to the "B.F. Goodrich Company" in 1880, to BFGood
Bombardier Aviation is a division of Bombardier Inc. It is headquartered in Dorval , Quebec , Canada. [2] Its most popular aircraft included the Dash 8 Series 400 , CRJ100/200/440 , and CRJ700/900/1000 lines of regional airliners , and the newer CSeries . It also manufactured the Bombardier 415 amph
D. Napier & Son Limited was a British engineering company best known for its luxury motor cars in the Edwardian era and for its aero engines throughout the early to mid-20th century. British engineering company For the Scottish herbalist, see D. Napier & Sons . 1907 Napier 60hp T21 Napier was founde
EDO Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturing company known primarily for manufacturing pontoons for floatplanes . EDO Aircraft Corporation Type Aviation Industry Aviation services Founded 1925 Founder Earl Dodge Osborn Defunct 1947 (name changed) Fate Renamed Successor EDO Corpora
Aveos Fleet Performance Inc. ( Aveos ) was a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider of airframe , component, engine and maintenance solutions. [3] The company had facilities in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Maintenance provider of aircraft parts Aveos Fleet Performance Inc. In
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation ( HBC ) was an American aerospace manufacturing company that built the Beechcraft and Hawker business jet lines of aircraft between 2006 and 2013. The company headquarters was in Wichita, Kansas , United States, with maintenance and manufacturing locations worldwide. Th
Archer Aviation is an American company that designs electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. [1] It is headquartered in San Jose, California . [2] [3] Archer's eVTOL have a range of 60 miles and travel at speeds of up to 150 mph. [4] American electric aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation I
AMX International Ltd was a joint venture company established to develop, manufacture and market the AMX ground attack aircraft . AMX International Ltd Industry Aerospace Founded 1980 Products Aircraft Owners Alenia , Aermacchi and Embraer Established during the late 1970s specifically to produce th
#9 BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc ( BAE ) is a British multinational arms , security , and aerospace company based in London , England. [5] [6] It is the largest defence contractor in Europe , [7] and ranked the seventh-largest in the world based on applicable 2021 revenues. [8] As of 2017, it is the biggest manufact
#10 Embraer
Embraer S.A. ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ẽbɾaˈɛɾ] ) is a Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft , [5] and provides aeronautical services. It was founded in 1969 in São José dos Campos , São Paulo , where its headquart
Albatros Flugzeugwerke GmbH was a German aircraft manufacturer best known for supplying the German airforces during World War I . Albatros Flugzeugwerke Industry Aircraft manufacture Founded 1909 Defunct 1931 Fate Merged Successor Focke-Wulf Headquarters Johannisthal , Germany Key people Enno Walthe
The North American Aviation AGM-28 Hound Dog was a supersonic , turbojet-propelled , air-launched cruise missile developed in 1959 for the United States Air Force . It was primarily designed to be capable of attacking Soviet ground-based air defense sites prior to a potential air attack by B-52 Stra
#2 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense , is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to shoot down short -, medium -, and intermediate -range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (descent or reentry ) by intercepting with a
#3 Aerial bomb
An aerial bomb is a type of explosive or incendiary weapon intended to travel through the air on a predictable trajectory . Engineers usually develop such bombs for dropping from an aircraft . Explosive or incendiary weapon intended to travel through the air on a predictable trajectory A British Coo
The Nike Hercules , initially designated SAM-A-25 and later MIM-14 , was a surface-to-air missile (SAM) used by U.S. and NATO armed forces for medium- and high-altitude long-range air defense . It was normally armed with the W31 nuclear warhead , but could also be fitted with a conventional warhead
The NPO Almaz S 200 Angara/Vega/Dubna ( Russian С-200 Ангара/Вега/Дубна), NATO reporting name SA-5 Gammon (initially Tallinn ), [2] is a long range, high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed in the 1960s to defend large areas from high-altitude bombers or other targets. Each battali