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Ryan XF2R Dark Shark
Ryan XF2R Dark Shark The Ryan XF2R Dark Shark was a development of Ryan’s earlier FR-1 Fireball. First flying in November 1946, it retained the mixed power plant of its predecessor, but replaced the piston engine with a General Electric T31 turboprop engine. The jet intakes were moved from the wing roots to the fuselage Read more
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Nakajima G5N Shinzan Japanese Heavy Bomber
Nakajima G5N Shinzan Japanese Heavy Bomber The Nakajima G5N Shinzan (“Deep Mountain”), code named “Liz” by the Allies was a four-engined heavy bomber designed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Prior to undertaking the design, Nakajima acquired the Douglas DC-4 prototype, as they lacked experience with this type of aircraft. Powered by four 1,870 hp Nakajima Read more
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Russian Battleship Orel
Russian Battleship Orel Launched on 19 July 1902, Orel (sometimes Oryol) was a Borodino-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Russian Navy. Entering service in October 1904, she sailed on 15 October 1904, with the Second Pacific Squadron to break the Japanese blockade of Port Arthur. The Japanese captured the port while the squadron was in Read more