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Long the "princes of the battlefield", aircraft received their baptism of fire in World War 1, where they consistently underwent an evolution of sorts. Monoplanes gave way to biplanes and even triplanes as engineers quickly adapted to the changing needs of the battlefield. Early pilots were armed with nothing more than a sidearm, rifle or hand-held bombs to drop over enemy trenches while their later counterparts would see usage of multiple machine gun and bomb arrangements.

By the end of the 21st Century, the aircraft would appear nothing like its forefathers. Stealth technology, supercruise capability and fly-by-wire have turned the "flying coffins" of old into self-sustaining multi-purpose platforms that dominate any modern battlefield situation. Far from hitting their ceiling, the aircraft continues to evolve into an ultimate fighting machine, with capabilities unheard of when the first heavier than air craft took flight over a century a go.


 

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Military Attack Helicopters of the World ATTACK HELICOPTERS

Helicopters dedicated to the art of destruction. Gunships proved their worth in the Vietnam conflict only to give rise to dedicated platforms designed specifically to defeat enemy armor.

Military Bomber Aircraft of the World BOMBERS

This listing covers aircraft designed intentionally as dedicated bomber platforms. These aircraft are usually larger than the standard fighter and are called on to destroy enemy ground targets with precision.

Military Carrierborne Aircraft of the World's Navies CARRIER-BORNE AIRPLANES

Aircraft that operate solely from aircraft carriers at sea. These aircraft were designed for the rigors of carrier operations in any part of the world. Covered are the definitive designs of World War 2 and beyond.

Military Fighter Aircraft FIGHTERS

"Fighter" is the word most closely associated with combat aircraft. This listing contains entries of the general fighter type and include many from the First World War before the aircraft spawned so many other roles.

Flying Boat and Floatplanes of the World FLYING BOATS/FLOATPLANES

Though now mostly a thing of the past, the flying boat was king in the inter-war years and throughout World War2. These entries revolve around the various types introduced during the heyday of flight.

Military and Civilian Helicopters Listing HELICOPTERS

Rotary wing aircraft of all types throughout history are covered in this comprehensive listing. A general attempt at categorizing some of the more impressive VTOL implementations.

Dedicated Military Interceptors INTERCEPTORS

Dedicated interceptor aircraft are a rare commodity these days but the Cold War was full of them. Stemming from developments in WW2, the interceptor was born with a single, and usually lethal, purpose in mind.

Multirole Aircraft of the World MULTI-ROLE AIRPLANES

These self-descriptive aircraft types are the new breed of combat elements. If your platform can accomplish than your enemy's can, this puts your air force at a distinct advantage in any conflict.

Night Fighter Aircraft Listing NIGHTFIGHTERS

As their name suggests, these killing machines were bred with the sole purpose of engaging and destroying enemy aircraft in the dark of night. Quite a development during WW2.

Listing of Military Reconnaissance Aircraft RECONNAISSANCE AIRPLANES

Aircraft specifically designed with the intent to spy on enemy movements and strength. The reconnaissance aircraft has been in service since the days of World War 1 and has always to played a vital role.

Military Reconnaissance Helicopters Listing RECONNAISSANCE HELOS

Covers reconnaissance, observation and light attack types. Scout helicopters become the "eyes in the skies" for the mobile army, spotting enemy elements and detailing movements.

Trainer Aircraft Listing TRAINER AIRPLANES

Trainer aircraft form the backbone of any flight fleet. Without these capable platforms available, the air forces of today would have very little to go on if not for the time dedicated to learning the basics of flight.

Listing of Military Transport Aircraft TRANSPORT AIRPLANES

Logistics is the grand daddy of all military success. The ability to move troops, supplies and weapons from one corner of the planet to the other has meant the difference between success and failure in most cases.

Military Transport Helicopters of the World Listing TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS

These birds succeed where contemporary aircraft fail - in the ability to set down and drop off cargo, troops and supplies in the most remotest places of the battlefield.

 

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