Military Aircraft of The World

A look into Military Aviation of the 20th & 21st Centuries

Soviet MIG-29 ''Fulcrum'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/soviet-mig29-fulcrum-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The Soviet MIG-29 ''Fulcrum'' Fighter Jet was a 4th Generation Fighter designed by The Soviet Union (Russia) as an effective counter to The US F-15 '' …

US Republic F-84 ''Thunderjet'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-republic-f84-thunderjet-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - The ''successful'' swept wing variant of The previous F-84 ''Thunderjet'' Fighter, The US Air Force F-84-F in addition to it's ''new'' wing variant, i …

British Panavia ADV ''Tornado'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-panavia-adv-tornado-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - Designed and built by The German Panavia Aircraft Company in 1979, The Air Defense Variant (ADV) Fighter Jet was incorporated into The British Royal A …

US Kaman SH-2 ''Seasprite'' Helicopter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-kaman-sh2-seasprite-helicopter 31st Jul 2021 - Developed for use by Kaman Helicopter in 1959, The SH-2 ''Seasprite'' was placed in operational deployment with The US Navy in 1962 – as part of …

US Grumman F-10 ''Jaguar'' Fighter Jet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-grumman-f10-jaguar-fighter-jet 31st Jul 2021 - Although only (1) prototype was produced under Contract for The US Navy. The F-10 ''Jaguar'' was designed to solve the problem of weight – with …

British Short Type 184 Seaplane Torpedo Bomber

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-short-type-184-seaplane-torpedo-bomber 31st Jul 2021 - Developed and produced by The Short Brothers of England, The Type 184 was the World's first Seaplane Torpedo Bomber – deployed in 1915. The Type …

French Farman MF 7 Recon Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-farman-mf-7-recon-plane 31st Jul 2021 - The French Farman Aviation Works, MF 7 – was an early World War I Reconnaissance Aircraft – first flown in 1913. The MF 7 was used by both …

Canadian DHC-4 ''Caribou'' Cargo Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/canadian-dhc4-caribou-cargo-plane 31st Jul 2021 - Designed by de Havilland Aircraft in Canada, The DHC-4 was a rugged and dependable Cargo Aircraft. Developed in 1958, they were deployed in 1961. The …

British Bristol ''Belvedere'' Helicopter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-bristol-belvedere-helicopter 31st Jul 2021 - The Bristol ''Belvedere'' was a Multi-purpose Helicopter developed by The Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was deployed with The British Army in 1961. A …

British Vickers FB5 Fighter Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-vickers-fb5-fighter-plane 31st Jul 2021 - The Vickers FB5 was a ''Pusher'' design Fighter Aircraft, deployed in 1915. The ''Pushers'' were a Class of Aircraft which placed the Aircraft's prope …

British Bristol ''Boxkite'' Trainer Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-bristol-boxkite-trainer-plane 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Boxkite'' (so named for it's resemblance to the constructed Kite), was an early Military Training Plane, developed by The Bristol Aeroplane Comp …

US Ryan Model 147 Recon Drone

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-ryan-model-147-recon-drone 31st Jul 2021 - The Ryan Model 147 Reconnaissance Drone was an early ''Spy'' Drone, developed by The Ryan Aeronautics Company in 1962. Contracted to The US Air Force' …