Tag: jet
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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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CA-27 Sabre
CAC CA-27 Sabre CA-27 Sabre an Australian built version of the North American F-86 Sabre. Operated by the RAAF and later the Indonesian and Malaysian Air Forces. Fighter World Williamtown Wings Over Illawarra 2018 HARS Aviation Museum CAC CA-27 Sabre A94-901 Temora Aviation Museum RAAF Williamtown Airshow 2010 Classic Jets Fighter Museum Parafield Airport The… Read more
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de Havilland Sea Vampire
de Havilland Sea Vampire With the development of jet aircraft, the Royal Navy was keen to evaluate their suitability for operation from aircraft carriers. As a result, the third de Havilland Vampire prototype LZ551/G was modified with 40% extra flaps, long travel oleos and an arrestor hook to become prototype Sea Vampire F.10. This aircraft… Read more