Archive for the ‘Air Force Systems’ Category
Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme TUHP 149
The TUHP 149 is the AgustaWestland candidate for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP). It is a new generation 8.1 ton medium lift helicopter with inherent multi-role capabilities designed to meet modern military requirements.
Design Features
The helicopter features a state-of-the-art ballistic...
April 30th, 2009 | Helicopters | Read More
FB-111
The FB-111A, manufactured by the General Dynamics in December 1966, evolved in a bid to replace the B-58 and to have the mission flexibility the B-58 lacked. The swing wing design of the aircraft was proposed to meet an Air Force requirement for a medium-range bomber capable of high and low altitude...
September 24th, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-70 Valkyrie
The XB-70A Valkyrie is one of the sleekest, good-looking military aircraft ever built. Unfortunately, the aircraft appeared just at a time when military requirements were changing and the manned bomber was being de-emphasized in favor of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
XB-68
The Glenn L. Martin Company imaged the XB-68 aircraft as a supersonic medium tactical bomber. The XB-68 program was actually developed for the destruction purpose of the surface objects while supporting tactical operations.
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-66 Destroyer & A3D Skywarrior
The Douglas finished B-66
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
XB-59
The XB-59 was an aircraft that was build out of the XB-55 program. Building the XB-55 was meant to replace the Boeing B-47. But as soon as the B-47 got its momentum back, development of the XB-55 program was terminated and its funds were transferred to XB-59
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-60
The YB-60 program started in August 1950 after the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation (Convair) offered to re-design the B-36G into a turboprop bomber.
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-58 Hustler
The Convair B-58 was the first supersonic bomber built in the US. The B-58 was an end result of a study conducted by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation; done in 1946. The Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation was known for its interest in the delta-wing configuration. But the program was complex...
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-57 Canberra
The B-57 Canberra is a by-product of the English Electric Canberra, the first British built jet bomber. The US Air force felt a need for this type of bomber during the Korean conflict as the existing Douglas B-26 could not meet up the requirements.
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
B-47C (XB-56)
The XB-56 was a re-designated version of the B-47C. Soon after the decision of making XB-56, the authority shifted its interest towards the budding B-52 program.
September 21st, 2007 | Bomber Aircraft | Read More
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UK’s Search and Rescue Network to Be Maintained
November 5, 2009 04:11
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China’s military making strides in space
November 4, 2009 06:11
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Russian helicopters for NATO’s war in Afghanistan
November 4, 2009 06:11
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New system allows vehicle GPS to track location while in flight
November 4, 2009 06:11
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Last C-130E Hercules aircraft leave Ramstein
November 4, 2009 05:11
