The Wellington was the most important British bomber of the initial war period Designed to meet the requirements of Air Ministry



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The idea of a flying wing was designed by John Northrop in the 1930 s with a series of flying models The project which would result in the XB-35 was confirmed thanks to a request for a very long range bomber by the USAAF It was a very complex project & the first prototype took flight only after the war was over on June 25 1946 By this time the number of orders had already been reduced & only two XB-35s & one YB-35 were constructed while others were converted to reaction motors Not withstanding several promising characteristics the formula unfortunately had several serious limitations & it was decided to concentrate with the construction of the more conventional B-36s Years later thanks to advances in the field of computer technology the flying wings would become successful with the Northrop B-2 whose wing span is practically identical to that of the XB-35 ...

The use of multiple rocket launchers by the German Armed Forces during World War II was quite extensive due to low cost & high efficiency of these arms systems. The main inconvenience of these vehicles was scarce mobility which made them vulnerable to enemy counter attacks. Thus, this mobile version of a 150 mm rocket-launcher type 42 was mounted on a half-truck Sd. Kfz. 4 Maultier, which guaranteed high mobility in off-road conditions. The vehicle was equipped with armour to protect its crew. ...

The Bell OH-58 Kiowa, is not only one of the most famous helicopter in history but is also characterized by an extraordinary longevity & flexibility. The OH-58 has been in continuous product use by the U.S. Army, with several versions, since 1969. Derived directly from 206 Jet Ranger model, OH-58 Kiowa was used to perform reconnaissance, observation & advanced tactical support duties. OH-58D series was the result of several developments such as the adoption of a more powerful engine, the introduction of the 4-blade rotor, & the use of MMS above it. The latest version, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is primarily operated in an armed reconnaissance role in support of ground troops thanks to the adoption of two side pylons capable of carrying different combinations of weapons such as AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets or air-to-air Stinger missiles. The Kiowa Warrior was used, by U.S. Army, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq & Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. ...

The Henschel Hs 126 entered service with the Luftwaffe at the end of 1937 with the purpose of carrying out reconnaissance tasks. It was powered by a 850hp Bramo 323 radial engine, & was characterized by high-wings, a large three-bladed propeller & fixed streamlined landing gear. The crew consisted of a pilot, & an observer who was seated in the rear. The aircraft was armed with two 7.92 mm machine guns, one of which was operated by the observer, & it was equipped with two cameras for aerial reconnaissance. It participated, although in limited numbers, among the planes of the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War & remained in production, also in enhanced versions, until 1941 when, due to its limited speed, it was no longer suitable for military use. It continued, in any case, to operate late into the war. as a reconnaissance & liaison aircraft. ...

The Hawker Hunter, which came into service in the mid-50s, was born from a specific Royal Air Force requirement, in the late 40s, highlighted the need for a jet fighter aircraft similar, in terms of performance, to the American F-86 Sabre & the Soviet Mi G-15. Featured by a strong structure, it was able to reach, thanks to its Rolls-Royce Avon engine, 1, 150 Km/h. Heavily armed with 4 30 mm. cannons, the Hunter reached the full maturity of the project only with the version F.6 with a better engine performance, reliability & flight autonomy. Later on FGA.9 version, dedicated to ground attack duties, was introduced & featured with four pylons to carry bombs, rockets & additional fuel tanks. The Hawker Hunter was also a commercial success & was used by the air forces of many countries. ...

The Hokum is the latest combat helicopter of the Russian Armed Forces. The concept to only use one pilot is revolutionary. The Chopper is packed with arms, which together with its technology & special cockpit protection as well as high manoeuvrability make it an awesome aircraft. ...