The IL-76 Candid lead to various breakthrough aircraft, including the A-50 and IL-78 Midas. Continue reading “Il-76 Candid A-50 Mainstay”
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AC-130 Spectre
The Spectre has aided in numerous wars, destroying over 10,000 trucks and was credited with many life-saving close air support missions. Continue reading “AC-130 Spectre”
T-28 Trojan
No known major achievements Continue reading “T-28 Trojan”
UH-60 Blackhawk
The UH-60 is the US Army’s front-line utility helicopter for air cavalry, air assault, and aeromedical evacuation units. Continue reading “UH-60 Blackhawk”
Il-2 Bark
The Il-2 was the symbol of air power for the Soviet Union throughout WWII. Continue reading “Il-2 Bark”
A-37 Dragonfly
The A-37 was the only aircraft to undergo operational testing in actual combat. Continue reading “A-37 Dragonfly”
Su-15 Flagon
No known major achievements Continue reading “Su-15 Flagon”
Supermarine Spitfire
No known major achievements Continue reading “Supermarine Spitfire”
Hawker Hurricane
The Hurricane was the first plane to break 300mph in level flight Continue reading “Hawker Hurricane”
A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog
The A-10’s survivability in close air support greatly exceeds that of previous air force aircraft.
The A-10 was the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Continue reading “A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog”