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Douglas DB-7 is a family of American bomber and night fighter
aircraft manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company, used during
World War II. This book presents a description of working on a
model Douglas A-20G Havoc (DB-7). Complete with 80 colour
photographs, 35 archival images, 24 renders, and free decals, this
is the ideal guide for model-makers and enthusiasts. The author
shows, step-by-step, each element of the modeling workshop.
The book presents a description of work on a model Ju 88 A-4. The
author shows step by step each element of the modelling workshop.
The Lockheed F-104 was one of the most popular supersonic aircraft
in history, although it did not gain recognition in its home
country, the United States. Nevertheless, it was used and
modernised in fifteen countries around the world. It was the first
combat plane to exceed the speed of two Machs, and the first to use
the six-barrel M61 Vulcan cannon for combat. The Korean War showed
that the US Air Force did not have much advantage in the air over
machines from the USSR, especially when it comes to fighter
aviation. The Soviet MiG-15 was certainly not inferior to the F-86.
In addition, there was mass production in the USSR, where state
budget constraints were not taken into account. In this situation,
it was necessary to gain a qualitative advantage, and a huge one at
that. It was supposed to be given by the F-104 fighter. It was a
relatively simple plane with a long fuselage and short and thin
wings. The plane was supposed to be as fast as possible to use the
combat method: chase, hit, run. The attack was to be carried out
with the use of missiles. In 1953, Lockheed received a contract to
build prototypes, and three years later face=Calibri>– on
April 2, 1956 – pilot Joe Ozier, flying YF-104A (serial No.
55-2955), achieved twice the speed of sound.
Designed and initially produced by McDonnell Douglas, the Super
Hornet first flew in 1995. It is used by the United States Navy and
the Royal Australian Air Force. The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F
Super Hornet are twin-engine, carrier-capable variants based on the
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat variants
are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D
Hornet. The Super Hornet is a new aircraft at about 20% larger and
3,200 kg heavier empty weight than the original Hornet. It carries
33% more internal fuel, increasing mission range by 41% and
endurance by 50% over the "Legacy" Hornet. To aid safe flight
operations and prevent confusion in radio calls, the Super Hornet
is informally referred to as the "Rhino" to distinguish it from
earlier Hornets. It is designed to be equipped with an aerial
refueling system (ARS) or "buddy store" for the refueling of other
aircraft.
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