Tag: World War Two
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Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 Undergoing Maintenance
Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 Undergoing Maintenance Read more
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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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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