Category: Military
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Ilyushin Il-22 The First Soviet Jet-Engined Bomber
Ilyushin Il-22 The First Soviet Jet-Engined Bomber The Ilyushin Il-22 was the first Soviet jet-engined bomber to fly on 24 July 1947. Powered by four Lyulka TR-1 turbojets, it was under powered, as the engines only produced 80% of their planned thrust. As a result, the Il-22 was unable to meet its design criteria and… Read more
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Fiat G.55 Centauro in Service With The Italian Air Force
Fiat G.55 Centauro in Service With The Italian Air Force The Fiat G.55 Centauro had a limited but historically significant post-war career with the newly reconstituted Italian Air Force, the Aeronautica Militare Italiana, formed in 1946 after the abolition of the monarchy and the disbandment of the Regia Aeronautica. Although designed as a front-line fighter… Read more
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Dewoitine D.520 DC
Dewoitine D.520 DC The Dewoitine D.520 DC represents a less frequently discussed branch of the Dewoitine design lineage. The suffix DC, variously interpreted in period notes as “Double Commande,” identified a dual control conversion of the standard D.520 airframe intended for pilot training and familiarisation duties. Structural Modifications and Configuration The core design challenge of… Read more