The first flight of the prototype Eurofighter Typhoon took place on March 27, 1994, when Messerchmitt-Bülkow-Blohm (MBB) chief test pilot Peter Weger took the prototype on a test flight around Bavaria. The basic configuration is reminiscent of the British Aerospace (BAe) EAP agile combat aircraft demonstrator, which flew back in August, 1986. In fact, the EAP was used to test many Eurofighter systems before final configuration of the latter plane was decided. (The relationship is similar to the F-17 and F/A-18, where the basic planform is the same but many design changes were made.) The EuroFighter, formerly known as the EF2000, is built by a consortium made up of BAe (UK), MBB and Dornier (Germany), Aeritalia (Italy), and CASA (Spain). It was initially designed for air-superiority and air defense roles, but a changing world situation has also resulted in an emphasis on excellent air-to-surface capabilities as well. The STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft has a fundamentally unstable aerodynamic design; while this requires computer assistance for stable flight, gives the Eurofighter superior agility. Two Eurojet EJ200 advanced technology turbofans each provide 20,250 pounds of afterburning thrust; with a maximum take-off weight of 37,480 pounds fully loaded, this means the Eurofighter has power to spare. Although it's not actually a stealth aircraft, careful shaping and use of composites and low-detectability technologies (the airframe surface is only 15 % metal) means the Eurofighter is extremely light and has a much smaller radar profile than 1980s-era fighters. The fly-by-wire control system ensures the pilot can't stall or overstress the plane, and there's even a button that will automatically return the plane to a wing-level, nose-up attitude if the pilot becomes disoriented after a high-G maneuver. All important switches are mounted on the throttle or stick, giving the Eurofighter true HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) control. Three panel-mounted MFDs are supplemented by a HUD and a helmet-mounted sight for aiming ASRAAM missiles. Analysts generally agree that the only fighter with a demonstrable superiority to the Eurofighter is the American F-22, which costs twice as much and doesn't have the EF2000's air-to-surface capability.

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The Hawk originates from a 1964 requirement for a new RAF trainer to replace the Gnat. The two-seat Jaguar was initially intended for this role, but it was soon realised that this would be far from ideal. Accordingly, in 1968 Hawker Siddeley Aviation began the design of a much simpler strictly subsonic trainer, which it designated P.1182 (later HS.1182). The stepped cockpit, allowing the instructor in the rear seat a good forward view, was an innovation subsequently adopted by many other training aircraft.
Confidence in the design was such that no prototypes or pre-production aircraft were ordered, the first six production aircraft being used for development testing. Five of these aircraft were later delivered to the RAF. After entering RAF service in April 1976, the Hawk replaced the Gnat and Hunter in the advanced training and weapons training roles respectively. The most famous RAF operator being the 'Red Arrows' aerobatic team.
The Hawk gained an additional role from January 1983, when modification of 88 RAF aircraft to carry Sidewinder missiles commenced. The resulting T.Mk 1A variant was intended for emergency use as a point-defence fighter, supporting Phantoms and Tornados in the UK Defence Region. These aircraft are now used as dedicated weapons trainers. The Hawk subsequently replaced the Canberra in the target towing role.
The Royal Navy also acquired a dozen Hawk T.Mk 1/1As from the RAF, for use by FRADU as aerial targets for the training of ships gunners and radar operators.
From an early stage, the Hawk had aroused considerable export interest, and in 1977 the 50 series export variant was introduced. This minimum change version included provision for underwing drop tanks for the first time. In 1982 an improved export version, the 60 series was introduced, featuring an uprated engine, improved wing aerodynamics and revised wheels and tyres. Further development led to the Hawk 100 and Hawk 200 series, described separately. The T-45 Goshawk variant, adopted by the US Navy is also described separately.

Originally built to a US Navy specification the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was quickly adopted by the USAF and Marine Corp and became one of the mainstay aircraft in several airforces around the world including Great Britain's RAF and Germany's airforce.
Capable of pushing mach 2 at altitude on it's twin engines this high performance aircraft had an operational ceiling of over 70,000 ft depending on the version and could carry up to 8 AAMs or 16,000 lb ordnance externally.
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The Amazing C-130 Hercules, primarily performs the intra-theater portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for para-dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Basic and specialized versions perform a diversity of roles, including airlift support, DEW Line and Arctic ice re-supply, aero-medical missions, aerial spray missions, fire-fighting duties for the US Forest Service, and natural disaster relief missions. In recent years, they have been used to bring humanitarian relief to many countries, including Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda. Four decades have elapsed since the Air Force issued its original design specification, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The turbo-prop, high-wing, versatile "Hercules" has accumulated over 20 million flight hours. It is the preferred transport aircraft for many US Government services and over 60 foreign countries. The basic airframe has been modified to hundreds of different configurations to meet an ever-changing environment and mission requirement. The C-130 Hercules has unsurpassed versatility, performance, and mission effectiveness. Early C-130A, B, and D versions are now retired.

The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with Air Mobility Command (stateside based), Air Force Special Operations Command, theater commands, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations.

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The P-51 was one of the greatest single seat fighters to be used in WWII. Its original design called for the use of a 1,100 hp Allison V-1710-39 engine, but this version proved to have limitations in combat operations at higher altitudes. When the Allison was replaced by the British Rolls Royce Merlin engine the Mustang leapt into prominence as an excellent fighter. Its ability to fly long distances in the escort fighter role earned it fame during the long missions to Germany and over the expanses of the Pacific.

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Type: Fighter, Crew: 1, Pilot Armament: six.50 cal machine guns Specifications: Length: 32' 3" (9.80 m) Height: 13' 8" (4.17 m) Wing span: 37' (11.30 m) Wing area: 235 sq. ft (21.80 sq. m) Empty Weight: 7000 lbs (3175 kg) Gross Weight: 9200 lbs (4173 kg) Max Weight: 12100 lbs (5487 kg) Propulsion: Rolls Royce (Packard) Merlin V-1650 Horsepower: 1650 hp Performance: Range: 1000 miles (1610 km) Cruise Speed: 275 mph (442 km/hr) Max Speed: 437 mph (703 km/hr) Ceiling: 41900 ft (12770 m)

The B-25 was a very versatile medium bomber that was used on all fronts. An example of its versatility can be seen in its use by Jimmy Doolittle, who led a raiding group of B-25s off of the deck of the carrier Hornet to bomb the Japanese home islands in April 1942. Armament continually changed during the evolution of the B-25, from the B model with a glass nose and a single fifty caliber machine gun, to the G model that carried a 75mm cannon in the nose, to the later version of the J model that had a solid nose with eight .50 calibers. The USAAF was not the only service to use the B-25. Over 700 Mitchells were delivered to the U.S. Navy and Marines, under the designation PBJ.   Many Allied nations also used the B-25, some continuing in use until the 1960's.

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Type: five-seat medium bomber, Crew: 5,  Armament: two to eighteen .50 cal machine guns up to 3,000 lbs. of bombs B-Model Specifications: Length: 52' 11" (16.13 m) Height: 15' 9" (4.80 m) Wingspan: 67' 7" (20.60 m) Gross Weight: 28460 lb B-Model Propulsion: No. of Engines: 2 Power-plant: Wright R-2600 Horsepower: 1700 each B-Model Performance: Range: 1200 miles (1932 km) Cruise Speed: 230 mph (370 km/h) Max Speed: 275 mph (442 km/h) Ceiling: 25000 ft (7619.6 m)

One of the most well-known bombers of all time, the B-17 Flying Fortress became famous in the long daylight bombing raids over Europe in WWII. While it lacked the range and bombload of its contemporary the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 became the more famous of the two due to the many tales of B-17s bringing their crews back home despite heavy damage. With up to thirteen machine guns, the B-17 seemed to be a genuine flying "fortress in the sky". However, bomber losses reached the unacceptable point in 1943 in the face of stiff German opposition, and the B-17s had to wait until the introduction of long-range fighter escort before they could continue their war against the Reich.

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Heavy bomber Crew: 10: Pilot, Co-Pilot, Engineer, Bombardier, Radioman, 5 Gunners Armament: thirteen .50 cal machine guns (G model) up to 17,600 lbs. of bombs Specifications: Length: 74' 4" (22.66 m) Height: 19' 1" (5.82 m) Wingspan: 103' 10" (31.65 m) Gross Weight: 55000.0 lb Propulsion: No. of Engines: 4 Power-plant: Wright R-1820 Cyclone Horsepower: 1200 hp each Performance: Range: 1850 miles w/ 4000 lb. bombload Cruise Speed: 170 mph (273 km/h) Max Speed: 300 mph (483 km/h) Ceiling: 35000 ft (10667 m)

The twin-tailed Lightning was a revolutionary design for a long range interceptor fighter. It served in all theaters of war, and was the main aircraft of many of America's top aces in the Pacific theater. Major Richard Bong scored his 40 kills flying P-38s in the Pacific. P-38s were also used in the famous mission that intercepted and shot down Japanese admiral Isoroku Yamamoto over Bougainville. The P-38's high speed and large nose section (which was a good location for recon cameras)  made the plane a natural for photographic reconnaissance missions. P-38s that were used in this role were re-designated as F-4s and F-5s.

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Type: Fighter Crew: 1, Pilot Armament: one 20mm cannon, four .50 cal machine guns Specifications: Length: 37' 10" (11.53 m) Height: 12' 10" (3.91 m) Wingspan: 52' 0" (15.85 m) Wing area: 328 sq. ft (30.47 sq. m) Empty Weight: 11780 lbs (5342 kg) Gross Weight: 14456 lbs (6556 kg) Max Weight: 15500 lbs (7029 kg) Propulsion: No. of Engines: 2 Power-plant: Allison V-1710-27/29 Horsepower 1150 hp each Performance: Range: 500 miles (805 km) Cruise Speed: 300 mph (483 km/hr) Max Speed: 390 mph (628 km/hr) Climb: 2500 ft/min (761.96 m/min) Ceiling: 39000 ft (11887 m)

Known as the most outstanding carrier-based fighter to be used operationally in WWII, the Corsair has become legendary. Known to the Japanese as "Whistling Death", the Corsair was famous for its bent gull-wings and its high kill ratios. The Corsair was the first U.S. single-engined fighter to exceed 400 m.p.h., and had much better performance than the F4F Wildcat, which was the current top-of-the-line Navy fighter when the Corsair was introduced. Unfortunately, due to its very long nose (which limited pilot visibility, especially during take-offs and landings), it was believed by the Navy high command to be unsuitable for carrier operations. Typically, when the Navy had an aircraft that it did not want, it gave them to the Marines. This is what happened to the Corsairs, as they were restricted to land bases. Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron was one of many who used the Corsair's abilities to its fullest. Later in the war it was proven that the Corsairs could operate safely off of carriers, and the "bent-wing birds" were used very successfully in helping to thwart the kamikaze raids in the war's final months. Demand for the Corsairs was such that they were also produced by Brewster and Goodyear.

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Type: Fighter Crew: 1, Pilot Armament: six .50 cal machine guns Specifications: Length: 33' 8" (10.26 m) Height: 14' 9" (4.50 m) Wingspan: 41' (12.5 m) Empty Weight: 9205 lbs (4174 kg) Gross Weight: 14669 lbs (6653 kg) Max Weight: 14670 lbs (6653 kg) Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power-plant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W Horsepower 2100 hp Performance: Range: 1005 miles (1618 km) Max Speed: 446 mph (718 km/hr) Climb: 3870 ft/min (1179.52 m/min) Ceiling: 41500 ft (12649 m)

Focke-Wulf FW-190, Used by the German Luftwaffe in WWII. When it appeared on September 1941 over the British Channel, British Pilots realized this fighter would surpass them easily in performance and capability. The FW-190 was one of the best fighters to appear in the early years of WWII. It was small, very maneuverable and heavy on weapons and fast.

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Type: Fighter Crew: 1, Specifications: Length: 27'9" (10.26 m) Height: 10'1" Wingspan: 34'5" Empty Weight: 7704 lbs Gross Weight: 14669 lbs Max Weight: 10817 lbs Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power-plant: BMW 810 18 cylinder Horsepower 1700 hp Performance: Range: 410 miles (1618 km) Max Speed: 416 mph Ceiling: 34868 ft

The B-24 Liberator was not only built in considerably greater numbers than the famous B-17 , but it was the most extensively produced of all of the U.S. wartime aircraft. It served in all theaters of combat, delivering large bomb loads over long distances. It had easily recognizable oval-shape endplate fins and rudders, and unique 'roller shutter' doors which retracted within the fuselage when opened for attack, causing less drag than conventional bomb-bay doors which opened into the slipstream. 

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Type: Heavy Bomber Crew: eight to ten Armament: ten .50 cal machine guns up to 12,800 lbs. of bombs D Model Specifications: Length: 66' 4" (20.22 m) Height: 17' 11" (5.46 m) Wingspan: 110' (33.53 m) Gross Weight: 56000.0 lb D Model Propulsion: No. of Engines: 4 Power-plant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Horsepower: 1200 hp each D Model Performance: Range: 2300 miles w/ 5000 lb. bombload Cruise Speed: 175 mph (281.00 km/h) Max Speed: 303 mph (487.00 km/h) Ceiling: 28000 ft (8534.00 m)

Affectionately know as "the Jug", the P-47 was a heavy (7-ton) fighter for its time. Designed as an interceptor, it found its true role as a hard-hitting ground-attack aircraft. Its great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than that of in-line engined fighters like the P-51 and P-38 helped it survive the punishment typically incurred on low-flying aircraft. With drop tanks the P-47 could escort bombers as far as Berlin, and while it served admirably in this role, most USAAF groups had switched to the Mustang by the end of the war.

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Type: Fighter Crew: 1, Pilot Armament: six or eight .50 cal machine guns Specifications (P-47N): Length: 36' 1" (11.0 m) Height: 14' 7" (4.44 m) Wingspan: 42' 7" (12.98 m) Wing Area: 322 sq. ft. (29.91 sq. m) Empty Weight: 11,000 lbs (4990 kg) Max Weight: 20,700 lbs (9389 kg) Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power-plant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-77 Horsepower: 2800 hp Performance: Range*: 800 miles (1297 km) Cruise Speed: 300 mph (483 km/hr) Max Speed: 467 mph (762 km/hr) Ceiling: 43,000 ft (13,105 m)

The Dauntless was the most famous of the dive bombers used by the US Navy, and it made history in the destruction of four Japanese carriers at the battle of Midway. It also served with distinction at Coral Sea and in the Solomon's campaign, and continued to be used until late 1944. It had slotted dive brakes that could be opened in the trailing edge of the wings to slow down its rate of descent when making near vertical dives on the target. The Army Air Corps also used a version, known as the A24 Banshee.

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Type: Dive Bomber / Scout bomber Crew: 2, Pilot and observer/rear gunner Armament: two .50 cal machine guns firing forward, two .30 cal machine guns in rear cockpit, up to 1600 lbs. of bombs centerline, 650 lbs. more under wings Specifications: Length: 32' 8" (9.96 m) Height: 13' 7" (4.14 m) Wingspan: 41' 6" (12.66 m) Wing area: 325 sq. ft (30 sq. m) Empty Weight: 6181 lb (2804 kg) Gross Weight: 10179 lb (4625 kg) Max Weight: 10200 lb (4627 kg) Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power-plant: Wright R-1820-60 Horsepower: 1200 hp Performance: Range: 950 miles (1530 km) Cruise Speed: 173 mph (278 km/h) Max Speed: 250 mph (402 km/h) Climb: 1700 ft/min (518 m/min) Ceiling: 26000 ft (7780 m)

The "Bf 109" had many revolutionary technical innovations. The "Taifin" had retractable flaps on the front of the wings, landing flaps and a retractable landing gear.

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Type: Fighter: Crew: 1, Pilot  : 2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)
1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 (firing through the spinner) Specifications: Length: 29' 3" (8.94 m) Height: 8' (2.59 m) Wingspan: 32'5" (9.92 m) Gross Weight: 7000 lb (3175 kg) Propulsion: No. of Engines: 1 Power-plant: Daimler-Benz 601 E : 1350 hp Performance: Range: 315 miles (580 km) Cruise Speed: 173 mph (278 km/h) Max Speed: 250 mph (402 km/h) Climb: 1700 ft/min (518 m/min) Ceiling: 37000 ft (11,500 m)

The F-15 Eagle has a perfect combat record of 101 victories and zero defeats. F-15s downed four Mig-29 fighters during the recent Balkan conflict and 33 of the 35 fixed-wing aircraft Iraq lost in air combat during Operation Desert Storm. During the Balkan conflict, the F-15E was the only fighter able to attack ground targets around the clock, in all weather conditions. The E, which will be in the USAF inventory well into the 21st century, is the latest F-15 produced by Boeing workers in St. Louis. It is the world's leading dual-role fighter, performing air-to-ground and air-to-air missions with unmatched success. Boeing has assembled 226 F-15Es for USAF as of July 2000, and is working on additional aircraft. 

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Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or 229 turbofan engines with afterburners, Thrust: 25,000 - 29,000 pounds each engine, Wingspan: 42.8 feet (13 meters), Length: 63.8 feet (19.44 meters), Height: 18.5 feet (5.6 meters)
Speed: Mach 2.5 plus, Maximum takeoff weight: 81,000 pounds (36,450 kilograms)
Service ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,000 meters), Combat ceiling: 35,000 feet (10,500 meters)
Range: 2,400 miles (3,840 kilometers) ferry range with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks, Armament: One 20mm multibarrel gun mounted internally with 500 rounds of ammunition. Four AIM-7F/M Sparrow missiles and four AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missiles, or eight AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. Any air-to-surface weapon in the Air Force inventory (nuclear and conventional), Crew: Pilot and weapon systems officer