The printed magazine described and illustrated the aircraft type featured in the model, with some very nice photographs and colour profile artwork. The model was supplied in a cover-mounted bubble pack with a display stand and came in or scale, depending on the size of the original aircraft. The model was finished in realistic colours and markings. The complete UK collection consisted of 60 models over a 2 year period from September — an extra 4 models of bomber aircraft where supplied free to subscribers, making a total of 64 models.
The choise of some subjects, such as the Fairey Swordfish, Fairey Gannet and A-4 Skyhawk where not exactly in line with the overall fighter aircraft theme, but proved to be quite nice models. If drop down says out of stock or you cannot see the issue number you require then it will be out of stock. Select issue, Currently unavailable , please email for stock Notify on availability. Fokker D. Chronologically it starts with the Gloster Meteor , the U. The collection has some peculiar finds.
A Republic F Thunderchief, one of the largest fighters ever to serve with the U. Air Force and workhorse of the Vietnam war, is sitting in the collection. These were purchased from former Warsaw Pact countries like Poland and Hungary. One unidentified aircraft was purchased from Djibouti. According to Pont, he was friends with a Belgian Air Force general and expressed an interest in acquiring a Belgian F Unfortunately the U. Pont's collection has received the stamp of approval by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The multirole fighter is operated by the French Air Force and Navy. This aircraft features the latest avionics and smart sensor systems. It can carry a 30mm cannon, air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, nuclear and anti-ship missiles, as well as a range of laser-guided bombs and ground-attack munitions. The maiden combat deployment of the Rafale fighter was in during the Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircraft has been used in a number of combat missions in Afghanistan, Libya and Mali Operation Serval.
It can fly at more than twice the speed of sound. The state-of-the-art avionics systems provide the Strike Eagle with the ability to conduct air-to-air and air-to-surface missions in all weather conditions during the day or night. The SuMKI features multinational avionics and subsystems as the components are supplied by 14 manufacturers from six nations.
The SuMKI can carry a range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, including the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles. The armament also includes a 30mm GSh gun and a variety of bombs. Related content Improving air defence capabilities through computer simulations From the latest-generation flight simulators to the world of gaming consoles, simulations are used in every walk of life. Join Our Newsletter Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox — sign up to our e-Newsletter here.
News Analysis Features Comment Projects.
0コメント