Category: Military
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Gloster TC.33 Troop Carrier
Gloster TC.33 Troop Carrier First flying on 23 February 1932, the Gloster TC.33 was designed to carry 30 troops and their equipment 1,200 miles. Evaluation demonstrated that the take-off performance was poor, even in cool English conditions. It was decided that this would be unacceptable in the areas of the British Empire it would be Read more
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Myasishchev M-50 Supersonic Bomber
Myasishchev M-50 Supersonic Bomber The Myasishchev M-50 (NATO reporting name Bounder) was designed as a supersonic bomber capable of reaching the Continental United States. Although flown successfully, only one flying prototype was completed. An additional airframe designated M-52 was completed but not flight tested. The Myasishchev M-50 was powered by four engines: two Dobrynin VD-7 Read more
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German Pre-Dreadnought Battleship Wettin
German Pre-Dreadnought Battleship Wettin SMS Wettin was a Wittelsbach-class pre-dreadnought battleships built for the Imperial German Navy. Laid down in 1899, and completed in October 1902. During most of her active career, she served with I Squadron of the German fleet . She was decommissioned in June 1911, but returned to service as a training ship from December Read more