Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display

Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display - Attack http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com admin@virtualglobetrotting.com Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:14:25 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Sukhoi Su-22]]>

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Sukhoi Su-22
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 13:14:25]]>

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Sukhoi Su-22
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 13:14:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53617/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53617/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:14:25 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53617/ 52.47554217 13.14123582 <![CDATA[Panavia 200 "Tornado"]]>

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Panavia 200 "Tornado"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 12:51:22]]>

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Panavia 200 "Tornado"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 12:51:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53610/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53610/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:51:22 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53610/ 52.47367896 13.14828866 <![CDATA[Grumman A-6E Intruder]]>

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Grumman A-6E Intruder
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-14 18:27:09
The A-6 Intruder is an American twin jet-engine, mid-wing attack aircraft built by Grumman Aerospace. In service between 1963 and 1997, the Intruder was designed as an all-weather replacement for the piston-engined A-1 Skyraider medium attack aircraft. A specialized electronic warfare derivative, the EA-6B Prowler, remains in service as of May 2008. As the A-6 was slated for retirement, its precision strike mission was taken over by the now retired F-14 Tomcat equipped with LANTIRN, which has subsequently passed on the role to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.]]>

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LTV A-7D Corsair II & North American F-100D Super Sabre

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LTV A-7D Corsair II & North American F-100D Super Sabre
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-12 16:09:00
Iowa Air National Guard]]>

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LTV A-7D Corsair II & North American F-100D Super Sabre
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-12 16:09:00
Iowa Air National Guard]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51546/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51546/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:09:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51546/ 41.54121500 -93.66091000 <![CDATA[A-7 Corsair II]]>

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A-7 Corsair II
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-10 23:00:30
The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft design that was introduced to replace the A-4 Skyhawk in US Naval service and based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader aircraft produced by Chance Vought. The A-7 was one of the first combat aircraft to feature a head-up display (HUD), doppler-bounded inertial navigation system (INS), and a turbofan engine. It initially entered service with the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was then adopted by the United States Air Force to replace their A-1 Skyraiders that were borrowed from the Navy as well as with the Air National Guard.]]>

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Ilyushin Il-102
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:05:28]]>

Ilyushin Il-102
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:05:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51014/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51014/ Sat, 31 May 2008 09:05:28 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51014/ 55.57833800 38.12851000 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-25 "Flashlight-A"]]>

Yakovlev Yak-25 "Flashlight-A"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-29 12:38:36]]>

Yakovlev Yak-25 "Flashlight-A"
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@ 2008-05-29 12:38:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50916/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50916/ Thu, 29 May 2008 12:38:36 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50916/ 40.03957500 48.93274100 <![CDATA[A-7 Corsair II at the South Dakota National Guard Museum]]>

A-7 Corsair II at the South Dakota National Guard Museum
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@ 2008-05-28 16:43:35]]>

A-7 Corsair II at the South Dakota National Guard Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-28 16:43:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50880/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50880/ Wed, 28 May 2008 16:43:35 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50880/ 44.36383900 -100.35252500 <![CDATA[Douglas B-26K Invader]]>

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Douglas B-26K Invader
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-04-17 19:51:55
The B-26K is a modified and remanufactured A-26B originally built during World War II. On Mark Engineering of California rebuilt aging Douglas B-26Bs during 1964 and 1965 for use in the Vietnam War. Due to political considerations the aircraft were called A-26A during their deployment to Thailand with the 609th Special Operations Squadron. Their duties in Vietnam primarily consisted of interdicting the flow of North Vietnamese supplies and troops down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Invaders served until 1969 when the last of them were returned to the United States.]]>

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Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:20:00]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:20:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47432/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47432/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:20:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47432/ 52.35528200 104.21017000 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:19:34]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:19:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47431/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47431/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:19:34 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47431/ 61.27440900 63.15273900 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:19:21]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:19:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47430/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47430/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:19:21 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47430/ 47.29226700 19.18454300 <![CDATA[Suchoi Su-24 "Fencer"]]>

Suchoi Su-24 "Fencer"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:02:47]]>

Suchoi Su-24 "Fencer"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:02:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47424/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47424/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:02:47 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47424/ 55.24192500 61.31570000 <![CDATA[Hispano HA-200 "Saeta"]]>

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Hispano HA-200 "Saeta"
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@ 2008-03-12 13:29:31]]>

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Hispano HA-200 "Saeta"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:29:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47419/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47419/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:29:31 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47419/ 42.58587475 -5.64664075 <![CDATA[Northrop T-38A Talon]]>

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Northrop T-38A Talon
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-09 07:51:09
Portugal - Air Force Northrop T-38A Talon
2605 Static Display on the 47th Anniversary of Portugal Air Force

General characteristics
Crew: 2: student and instructor
Length: 46 ft 4.5 in (14.14 m)
Wingspan: 25 ft 3 in (7.7 m)
Height: 12 ft 10.5 in (3.92 m)
Wing area: 170 ft² (16 m²)
Empty weight: 7,200 lb (3,270 kg)
Loaded weight: 11,820 lb (5,360 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
Powerplant: 2× General Electric J85-5A (J85-5R after PMP modification) afterburning turbojets, 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) each

Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 1.3 (858 mph, 1,381 km/h)
Range: 1,140 mi (1,835 km)
Service ceiling 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Rate of climb: 33,600 ft/min (170.7 m/s)
Wing loading: 70 lb/ft² (340 kg/m²)
Thrust/weight: 0.65

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Sukhoi Su-22 "Fitter-F" & Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 "Flogger"

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Sukhoi Su-22 "Fitter-F" & Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 "Flogger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 16:29:35]]>

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Sukhoi Su-22 "Fitter-F" & Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 "Flogger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 16:29:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47186/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47186/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:29:35 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47186/ 53.18754217 -2.97599976 <![CDATA[Republic F-84F "Thunderstreak"]]>

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Republic F-84F "Thunderstreak"
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@ 2008-03-08 13:33:35]]>

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Republic F-84F "Thunderstreak"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:33:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47149/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47149/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:33:35 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47149/ 49.07311673 6.12000223 <![CDATA[North American F-100 "Super Sabre"]]>

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North American F-100 "Super Sabre"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:31:13]]>

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North American F-100 "Super Sabre"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-08 13:31:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47148/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47148/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:31:13 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47148/ 49.07500908 6.11610890 <![CDATA[McDonnell F-4C Phantom II]]>

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McDonnell F-4C Phantom II
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-29 20:38:22

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Up to 16,000 lbs. of externally carried ordnance
Engines: Two General Electric J-79-GE-15s of 17,000 lbs. thrust each
Maximum speed: 1,400 mph
Cruising speed: 590 mph
Range: 1,750 miles
Ceiling: 59,600 ft.
Span: 38 ft. 5 in. (27 ft. 6 in. folded)
Length: 58 ft. 2 in.
Height: 16 ft. 6 in.
Weight: 58,000 lbs. loaded

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46726/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46726/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:38:22 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46726/ 30.68694500 -88.01593200 <![CDATA[English Electric Lightning T5]]>

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English Electric Lightning T5
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-28 21:16:37
The English Electric Lightning was a British supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War era, remembered for its great speed and natural metal exterior. It is the only all-British Mach 2 fighter aircraft. English Electric was later incorporated into the British Aircraft Corporation, later marks being developed and produced as the BAC Lightning Renowned for its capabilities as an interceptor, RAF pilots described it as "being saddled to a skyrocket"

Type Interceptor
Manufacturer English Electric
Designed by Teddy Petter
Maiden flight 4 August 1954 (P.1A) 4 April 1957[1]
Introduced December 1959
Retired 1988 (RAF)
Primary users Royal Air Force
Kuwait Air Force
Royal Saudi Air Force
Number built 337 (including prototypes)

Lightning T5
Two-seat side-by-side training version, based on the F3.
22 production aircraft built
One former RAF aircraft later converted to T55 for Saudia Arabia (crashed before delivery)
Two former RAF aircraft later civilian operated
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Sepecat Jaguar T2
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-28 21:03:22
The Jaguar T2 (or Jaguar B according to the manufacturer's designation). The Jaguar S and B had a more comprehensive nav/attack system than the A and E models used by the Armée de l'Air, and used 30 mm Aden cannon instead of 30 mm DEFA 553s. Some RAF Jaguars were used for rapid deployment and regional reinforcement, operating with the Coltishall wing, and others flew in the nuclear strike role from RAF Bruggen. The latter aircraft were the RAF's only single-seat strike platforms, and were soon replaced by Tornados.

Manufacturer SEPECAT (Bréguet/BAC)
Maiden flight September 8, 1968
Introduced 1973
Retired 2005 (France) / 2007 (UK)
Status active
Primary users Royal Air Force
Armée de l'Air
Indian Air Force
Number built 543
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LTV YA-7D Corsair II (prototype #2)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:08:10
The A-7D first flew at Dallas, TX in April 1968 with follow-on testing at Edwards AFB. The one on display is the #2 prototype, hence the "y" designation. It served its entire career in flight test at Edwards. It made the first totally fiber optic-controlled flight using a single-fiber flight control system in March 1982.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46169/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46169/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:08:10 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46169/ 34.91272500 -117.92013300 <![CDATA[LTV A-7C Corsair II]]>

LTV A-7C Corsair II
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-21 21:58:42
The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft design that was introduced to replace the A-4 Skyhawk in US Naval service and based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader aircraft produced by Chance Vought. The A-7 was one of the first combat aircraft to feature a head-up display (HUD), doppler-bounded inertial navigation system (INS), and a turbofan engine. It initially entered service with the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was then adopted by the United States Air Force to replace their A-1 Skyraiders that were borrowed from the Navy as well as with the Air National Guard. It was exported to Greece (in the 1970s), Portugal and Thailand (in the late 1980s).]]>

Douglas A-1H Skyraider
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-21 21:56:36
The Douglas A-1 (formerly AD) Skyraider was a U.S. single-seat attack bomber of the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. A propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age, the Skyraider had a remarkably long and successful career well into the space age, and inspired a straight-winged, slow flying jet powered successor which is still in frontline service today, the A-10 Warthog.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46143/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46143/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:56:36 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46143/ 36.25724300 -119.90290800 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"]]>

Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:40:08]]>

Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:40:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44987/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44987/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:40:08 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44987/ 51.63570000 39.24543900 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"]]>

Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"
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@ 2008-02-05 04:37:41]]>

Ilyushin Il-2 "Shturmovik"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:37:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44986/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44986/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:37:41 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44986/ 55.91835500 36.85594400 <![CDATA[Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:33:57]]>

Yakovlev Yak-28 "Firebar"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:33:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44985/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44985/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:33:57 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44985/ 53.34325000 83.79130800 <![CDATA[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"]]>

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"
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@ 2008-02-05 04:30:43]]>

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:30:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44984/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44984/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:30:43 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44984/ 52.63323200 38.45243300 <![CDATA[Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"]]>

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"
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@ 2008-02-05 04:27:01]]>

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-05 04:27:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44983/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44983/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:27:01 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44983/ 61.31357400 63.34388500 <![CDATA[Douglas AD-5 (A-1E) 'Skyraider']]>

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Douglas AD-5 (A-1E) 'Skyraider'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-08 15:15:20]]>

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Douglas AD-5 (A-1E) 'Skyraider'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-08 15:15:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43449/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43449/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:15:20 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43449/ 38.67449200 -121.39190800 <![CDATA[Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II]]>

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Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-05 16:30:24
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat, twin-engine jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force to provide close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets, also providing a limited air interdiction role. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support.

The A-10's official name comes from the P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, a fighter that was particularly effective at the CAS mission. However, the A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" or simply "Hog". As a secondary mission, it provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against ground targets. In the USAF inventory, the airframe is designated OA-10 when used primarily in a forward air control role.]]>

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Fairchild-Republic A-10A 'Thunderbolt II'

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Fairchild-Republic A-10A 'Thunderbolt II'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 14:41:59
Connecticut ANG - 103rd FG, Windsor Locks, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]>

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Fairchild-Republic A-10A 'Thunderbolt II'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 14:41:59
Connecticut ANG - 103rd FG, Windsor Locks, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42818/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42818/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:41:59 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42818/ 41.93551100 -72.70393600 <![CDATA[Douglas A-3A 'Skywarrior']]>

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Douglas A-3A 'Skywarrior'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 12:08:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]>

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Douglas A-3A 'Skywarrior'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 12:08:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42797/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42797/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:08:04 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42797/ 41.94838000 -72.69260800 <![CDATA[Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet & Douglas EA-1F Skyraider]]>

Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet & Douglas EA-1F Skyraider

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Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet & Douglas EA-1F Skyraider
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-24 16:20:25
Fairey AEW Mk. 3 Gannet

Designed in response to a 1945 Royal Navy request for a dedicated anti-submarine aircraft the first Gannet flew in 1949, but did not enter service until 1955. The Gannet is widely regarded as one of the least attractive aircraft ever built, however its large fuselage made it ideal for adaptation to other uses. The AEW 3 variant was designed as an airborne early warning aircraft for fleet defense. The addition of the large bulged radar dome under the fuselage did little for the Gannet’s looks, but it did give the Royal Navy radar coverage of their fleet out to 200 miles from the aircraft. The other main versions of the Gannet were a trainer and a transport for moving people and cargo to a carrier at sea. The Gannet served with the Royal Navy until 1978 when the British decommissioned their last true aircraft carrier.

Douglas EA-1F Skyraider

The design of the Douglas Skyraider dates to 1943 when the U.S. Navy requested a single seat aircraft capable of acting as both a dive-bomber and a torpedo bomber. The prototype first flew in March 1945. The design was very well received during testing and the first aircraft entered service in 1946 as the AD-1. The Skyraider proved to be a very adaptable design and production of eight major models and thirty-seven variants continued until 1957 with 3,180 built. The basic AD-5 model appeared in 1950 as a two seat anti-submarine aircraft with a wider and slightly longer fuselage. The larger fuselage allowed more extensive modification into a four seat electronic countermeasures aircraft designated AD-5Q. In 1962, these aircraft were re-designated as EA-1F. A small number of them remained in service as late as 1979.]]>

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North American RA-5C Vigilante
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 13:04:18
The Vigilante is one of the largest aircraft to routinely fly from the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carriers. It was designed in the late 1950s as a supersonic nuclear capable attack bomber. The Vigilante first flew in August 1958 and deliveries of operational aircraft began in 1960. The A3J, as it was then designated, featured a unique bomb bay arrangement in which the bomb was ejected out a chute that exited between the aircraft’s engines. This system proved to be very troublesome and in fact many problems were never solved. A change in policy eliminated the Navy’s strategic nuclear bombing role and the Vigilante’s mission was changed to reconnaissance. At the same time the Navy’s aircraft designation system was changed and the A3J became the A-5A and the reconnaissance version became the RA-5C. Existing Vigilantes were upgraded and modified to serve as photoreconnaissance aircraft and further examples were built in the new configuration. The Vigilante served with the U.S. Navy until 1979.]]>

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Grumman A-6E Intruder
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:47:43
Designing of the A-6 began in 1957 in response to a U.S. Navy request for an aircraft to replace the Douglas Skyraider. The prototype A2F-1 Intruder flew on April 19, 1960. In 1962, the Intruder was redesignated as the A-6 under the joint Navy/Air Force designation system. Production of the A-6E version of the intruder began in December 1970, though many earlier A-6A aircraft were converted to A-6E standards. The A-6E featured up-graded targeting sensors and computers as well as new engines. Eventually the TRAM (Target Recognition Attack Multi-sensor) turret was installed in the Intruders to provide even better target recognition at night and in bad weather using infrared cameras and laser target designators.]]>

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Vought A-7E Corsair II
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:39:05
The A-7 Corsair II was initially developed in response to a 1963 U.S. Navy requirement for an aircraft to replace the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Since the Navy wanted the aircraft to be in service by 1967 speed of development was essential. The Vought company based their contract winning design on their F-8 Crusader which was already in Navy service. The prototype flew in 1965 and the first A-7 squadron entered combat in Vietnam in December 1967. The plane proved to be wildly successful as a close air support and strike aircraft. In 1968, the A-7D version of the Corsair II went into production. At the same time production began of the A-7E version for the Navy. These last two versions of the Corsair II are basically identical with the main difference being the equipment installed in the "E" for carrier operations.]]>

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Douglas YEA-3A Skywarrior 'Whale'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:36:53
Nicknamed “The Whale” by its crews the A-3 Skywarrior is the largest and heaviest aircraft ever designed for regular operation from an aircraft carrier. Originally designed as a strategic nuclear bomber the A-3 proved itself to be very adaptable to other uses and remained in service long after the Navy had lost its role in strategic bombing. Designing for the Skywarrior began in 1948 and the first prototype flew in 1952. In addition to the bomber version the N