Saturday, September 27, 2008

SAAB J-29 Tunnan


SAAB J-29 TUNNAN


The first prototype flew on 1 September 1948 and the first production aircraft entered service in 1951, it was the first swept-wing aircraft of western European to enter service after World War II. Saw limited action in support of UN forces during Congo crisis in 1962-1963. also being the first Swedish aircraft to be exported, several being delivered to Austrian. Variants including A-29 (Ground Attack), S-29 (Reconnaissance), J-29D (Experimental with afterburner), J-29E (Interceptor with ‘saw-tooth’ wing)

Type : Fighter (Data J-29F)
Crew : 1
Powerplant : one 6170lb license-built De Havilland Ghost Turbojet
Max Speed : 659mph
Service Ceiling : 50,850ft
Max Range : 1060miles
Height/Length/Wing Span : 3.73m/10.10m/11m
Armament : 4x20mm Hispano cannon; 1000lb of underwing stores.

IAe.58 Pucara


IAE.58 PUCARA


This twin turboprop assault aircraft flew for the first time on 20 August 1969, and originally known as Delfin. Intended primarily for counter-insurgency work, the type entered service with Argentine Air Force for the first time at June 1978 with 11th Escuadron de Exploration y Ataque. About 100 being delivered and it presented a serious threat to British forces during the Falkland campaign of 1982.

Type : Assault Aircraft
Crew : 2
Powerplant : two 1022hp Turbomeca Astazou XVIG turboprops
Max Speed : 310mph at 9842ft
Service Ceiling : 32,808ft
Max Range : 1890miles
Height/Length/Wing Span : 5.36m/14.25m/14.50m
Armament : 2x20mm cannon and 4x7.62mm machine guns; up to 3571lb of external stores

Hindustan HJT-16 Kiran

HINDUSTAN HJT-16 KIRAN

It flew for the first time on 4 September 1964, designed as a basic and advanced jet trainer. 190 aircrafts ordered for the Indian Air Force. In 1977, start from the 119th prototype, it was modified for light attack and weapon training as Kiran MK.Ia, the final derivative being the Kiran Mk.II

Type : Basic/Advanced Trainer
Crew : 2
Powerplant : one 2500lb Rolls-Royce Viper 11 Turbojet
Max Speed : 432mph at sea level
Service Ceiling : 30,000ft
Max Range : 463miles
Height/Length/Wing Span : 3.64m/10.60m/10.70m
Armament : 1000lb of bombs