RrrrI remember when I was a kid watching B-52s make ɩow-pass runs over the White Mountains in Arizona. As a kid it shook me to my core just witnessing a giant Ьeаѕt skim over the tree tops. Such an аmаzіпɡ plane. RuuuyI lived in northern Washington state years ago in […]
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Production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf Multi-Mission Helicopter begins at Boeing
Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. The MH-139A’s enhanced capabilities allow it to accomplish missions more quickly, quietly and efficiently. With a 50 percent increase in speed […]
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The Nigerian Army has received a contract from MD Helicopters to supply Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopters
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce that they are ramping up production line capabilities and increasing staffing to accommodate additional sales orders. This includes 12 MD 530F+ Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters awarded by the Nigerian Army to assist in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in Nigeria. […]
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The largest production helicopter in Western Europe at the time was the Aerospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon
To meet a French armed services requirement for a medium transport helicopter, Sud-Aviation flew the prototype SE.3200 Frelon (hornet) on 10 June 1959. Powered by three Turmo IIIB turboshafts, the SE.3200 had large external fuel tanks that left the interior clear for a maximum of 28 troops, and a swing-tail […]
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Australia’s AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter Supply Chain is being expanded by Boeing
For the first time, Boeing will hire Australian companies to supply parts for its AH-64E Apache Suppliers will provide components for new Apaches including Australia’s future fleet of 29 Apaches. Australian companies Cablex and Thomas Global Systems respectively will manufacture cabling, and design and manufacture cockpit avionics components for the […]
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NASA equipment is being loaded onto the aoy aircraft with the enormous head
We’re pleased to welcome you back to Daily Aviation for a feature on NASA’s response to the replacement of the ageing Boeing 377 Stratocruiser and the relocation of many of its key components from weѕt coast suppliers to east coast launch facilities. known as Super Guppy today. NASA, the Ohio […]
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The following factors account for the Turkish Air Force’s lack of contemporary air-to-air missiles: Lack of Adequate Firing Range for 250 F-16s
The Turkish Air Force has long maintained one of the biggest fighter fleets in NATO, with ten squadrons of F-16C/D Fighting Falcons comprising the whole of its U.S.-made aircraft strength. An estimated 250 F-16s are in service, the large majority of them license built in the country itself, supplemented by […]
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F-16V and a fifty-year-old fighter fly an interception tandem
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — The supposed war between China and Taiwan, which some senior military-political experts say is inevitable, is bringing the development of new military strategies to the fore. Taiwan has conducted and continues to conduct exercises and training exercises to defend itself. Because according to some, Taiwan can defend itself […]
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What’s wrong with the Su-35SM’s modernisation or when will it arrive?
MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Rumors are spreading quite actively that Russia’s best serial multi-role fighter Su-35S is awaiting a very, very serious modernization. In the course of work, the aircraft will approach the fifth generation. Some more optimistic Russian guesses say it will even overtake the 5th generation. However, they are based on […]
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Textron Aviation Multi-Engine Training System Secures US Navy Contract (METS)
Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) through a full and open competition. The contract award is for up to 64 King Air 260 aircraft, which will be known as the T-54A. The initial Lot I award […]
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