Tag: jet
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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
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de Havilland Sea Vampire in Australian Service
de Havilland Sea Vampire in Australian Service In preparation for the arrival of the de Havilland Sea Venom, the Royal Australian Navy required an aircraft to enable pilots to transition from the Hawker Sea Fury. With de Havilland Australia already producing the Vampire T.33 for the RAAF, the RAN ordered five Sea Vampire T.34 trainers.… Read more
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FMA I.Ae. 27 Pulqui I Scale Model
FMA I.Ae. 27 Pulqui I Scale Model The I.Ae. 27 Pulqui I was an Argentine jet designed by the French engineer Émile Dewoitine at the “Instituto Aerotecnico” (AeroTechnical Institute) in 1946. Only one prototype was completed, which first flew on 9 August 1947. Unsatisfactory performance led to the aircraft being superseded by the FMA IAe 33… Read more