Tag: aviation
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Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe The Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe was a single-seat floatplane interceptor developed as a stopgap to protect remote island bases and amphibious forces while purpose-built float fighters were pending. It was essentially a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (Model 11) modified with a central float and wingtip stabilizer floats. First flown on 7 Dec 1941, it entered service… Read more
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Loire 70 French Flying Boat
Loire 70 French Maritime Reconnaissance Flying Boat First flying on 28 December 1933, the Loire 70 was a long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat designed for the French Navy. Seven production aircraft were ordered and along with the prototype served with Escadrille E7 at Karouba in Tunisia. At the start of the Second World War, they… Read more
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Tupolev Tu-12 Experimental Soviet Bomber
Tupolev Tu-12 The Tupolev Tu-12 was an experimental bomber developed by the Soviet Union to familiarize designers and aircrew with jet powered bombers. To speed development, it was based on the piston engined Tu-2 medium bomber. Power was provided by two imported British Rolls-Royce Nene jet engines. In addition to the prototype, five production aircraft were built… Read more