Tag: aviation
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Alekseyev I-21 Soviet Jet Fighter
Alekseyev I-21 The Alekseyev I-21 was a post-war Soviet jet fighter project developed under Semyon M. Alekseyev at OKB-21 in Gorky during the critical transition from piston to jet propulsion in the late 1940s. Conceived as a twin-engine, single-seat interceptor, the design reflected contemporary Soviet requirements for high speed, heavy cannon armament, and adequate range… 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