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Air Power The Cold War : Aircraft modelled in the sim

  • local_airportAvro Shackleton
  • precision_manufacturingAvro
  • content_pasteA development of the Lincoln, the more powerful Shackleton served well beyond its intended lifespan in both the maritime recon and AEW roles.
  • content_pasteA development of the Lincoln, the more powerful Shackleton served well beyond its intended lifespan in both the maritime recon and AEW roles.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportAvro Vulcan
  • precision_manufacturingAvro
  • content_pasteTo see the mighty Vulcan in action check out the James Bond movie Thunderball. What an utterly fantastic looking aircraft - a flying sculpture!
  • content_pasteTo see the mighty Vulcan in action check out the James Bond movie Thunderball. What an utterly fantastic looking aircraft - a flying sculpture!
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportConvair B-36 Peacemaker
  • precision_manufacturingConvair
  • content_pastePowered by 6 28-cyl radials (and later 4 turbojets as well), the B-36 flew high and slow. It was not uncommon to stay aloft for 2 days without refuelling.
  • content_pastePowered by 6 28-cyl radials (and later 4 turbojets as well), the B-36 flew high and slow. It was not uncommon to stay aloft for 2 days without refuelling.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportNorth American B-45 Tornado
  • precision_manufacturingNorth American
  • content_pasteThe virtual cockpit is good and combined with the pop-up Altimeter - Airspeed and Rate of Climb panel makes it a good choice for visual flights.
  • content_pasteThe virtual cockpit is good and combined with the pop-up Altimeter - Airspeed and Rate of Climb panel makes it a good choice for visual flights.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportBoeing B-47 Stratojet
  • precision_manufacturingBoeing
  • content_paste"The first jet-powered strategic bomber to serve with USAF, over 2100 were produced. "
  • content_pasteThe first jet-powered strategic bomber to serve with USAF, over 2100 were produced.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportBoeing B-52 Stratofortress
  • precision_manufacturingBoeing
  • content_pasteStarting this beast up and watching the Engine indicators - count them! - come to life is fun. Landing it is even more fun!
  • content_pasteStarting this beast up and watching the Engine indicators - count them! - come to life is fun. Landing it is even more fun!
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportDassault Mirage IV
  • precision_manufacturingDassault
  • content_pasteThe Mirage crashes Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 when you attempt to load it. These pictures were taken in Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator (1998) at RAF Woodbridge.
  • tagMilitaryFighter
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportde Havilland Vampire
  • precision_manufacturingde Havilland
  • content_pasteI spoke to an Australian former Vampire pilot some years back. He told me that the Vampire had several throttle settings which were not used because of vibration. Naturally enough, in accordance with 'Murphy's Law', when flying the circuit the throttle settings you wanted to use corresponded exactly with those vibration zones!
  • content_pasteI spoke to an Australian former Vampire pilot some years back. He told me that the Vampire had several throttle settings which were not used because of vibration. Naturally enough, in accordance with 'Murphy's Law', when flying the circuit the throttle settings you wanted to use corresponded exactly with the vibration zones!
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportde Havilland Venom
  • precision_manufacturingde Havilland
  • content_pasteDesigned in 1949 as the successor to the Vampire, the Venom's more powerful Ghost engine and its stronger airframe made for a much more effective aircraft.
  • content_pasteDesigned in 1949 as the successor to the Vampire, the Venom's more powerful Ghost engine and its stronger airframe made for a much more effective aircraft.
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportNorth American F-86 Sabre
  • precision_manufacturingNorth American
  • content_pasteTotal production of the F-86 exceeded that of any fixed-wing fighter at a staggering 9,502.
  • content_pasteTotal production of the F-86 exceeded that of any fixed-wing fighter at a staggering 9,502.
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportNorth American F-100 Super Sabre
  • precision_manufacturingNorth American
  • content_pasteThe successor to the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 was the first combat aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight.
  • content_pasteThe successor to the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 was the first combat aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight.
  • tagMilitaryFighterBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportNorth American F-102 Delta Dagger
  • precision_manufacturingNorth American
  • content_pasteThe '102 had a dual-stick control system where the pilot controled the radar with one hand and flew with the other. The Dagger was also unique for a fighter in that it carried missiles internally.
  • content_pasteThe '102 had a dual-stick control system where the pilot controled the radar with one hand and flew with the other. The Dagger was also unique for a fighter in that it carried missiles internally.
  • tagMilitaryFighterBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportLockheed F-104 Starfighter
  • precision_manufacturingLockheed
  • content_pasteS models feature upgraded engines and avionics making them truly all weather fighters and the last production models. The leading edges of the F-104 wings were so sharp the ground crew had to exercise special care not to be cut when working near them!
  • content_pasteS models feature upgraded engines and avionics making them truly all weather fighters and the last production models. '
  • tagMilitaryFighterBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportGloster Javelin
  • precision_manufacturingGloster
  • content_pasteAs the RAF's first purpose-built night and all-weather interceptor, the Javelin was a large aircraft who's thick delta wing prohibited supersonic flight. First flown in 1951, many variants were produced, the latter ones with afterburning engines.
  • content_pasteAs the RAF's first purpose-built night and all-weather interceptor, the Javelin was a large aircraft who's thick delta wing prohibited supersonic flight. First flown in 1951, many variants were produced, the latter ones with afterburning engines.'
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportGloster Meteor
  • precision_manufacturingGloster
  • content_pasteAs the Allies' first operational jet fighter, the Meteor underwent rapid development, especially of its engines. The underpowered 1943 prototype was transformed by a sequence of more powerful engines into an outstanding multi-role aircraft.
  • content_pasteAs the Allies' first operational jet fighter, the Meteor underwent rapid development, especially of its engines. The underpowered 1943 prototype was transformed by a sequence of more powerful engines into an outstanding multi-role aircraft. '
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportHandley-Page Victor
  • precision_manufacturingHandley-Page
  • content_pasteFirst flown in 1952, the 'crescent' wing was a tremendous technical achievement. However, Soviet missile advances soon rendered the Victor's mission obsolete and despite being upgraded to B2 standard in 1959 with its much more powerful engines, the Victor had to be consigned to the low-level role.
  • content_pasteFirst flown in 1952, the 'crescent' wing was a tremendous technical achievement. However, Soviet missile advances soon rendered the Victor's mission obsolete and despite being upgraded to B2 standard in 1959 with its much more powerful engines, the Victor had to be consigned to the low-level role.'
  • tagMilitaryAerial Refuel
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportHawker Hunter
  • precision_manufacturingHawker
  • content_paste"... all the various marques of Hunter were a delight to fly and much admired by their pilots. Many still fly today in the hands of private owners. Total production was 1,985, 79 types flew with 17 air forces."
  • content_paste... all the various marques of Hunter were a delight to fly and much admired by their pilots. Many still fly today in the hands of private owners. Total production was 1,985, 79 types flew with 17 air forces.'
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportLockheed P-3 Orion
  • precision_manufacturingLockheed
  • content_paste"Its extreme range and ability to carry offensive weapons on up to 8 hard points make it a potent anti-submarine platform."
  • content_pasteIts extreme range and ability to carry offensive weapons on up to 8 hard points make it a potent anti-submarine platform.'
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportVickers Valiant
  • precision_manufacturingVickers
  • content_pasteThe Valiant dropped the atomic bomb over Maralinga, South Australia in 1956.
  • content_pasteThe Valiant dropped the atomic bomb over Maralinga, South Australia in 1956.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportIlyushin Il-28 Beagle
  • precision_manufacturingIlyushin
  • content_paste"The Il-28 was the mainstay of the medium bomber fleets of the Soviet bloc countries for most of the '50s."
  • content_pasteThe Il-28 was the mainstay of the medium bomber fleets of the Soviet bloc countries for most of the '50s.
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportMikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot
  • precision_manufacturingMikoyan Gurevich
  • content_pasteThe MiG-15 out-turned, out-climbed and had a higher service ceiling than the North American F-86K Sabre. Also - the original NATO reporting name was "Falcon" - it would be interesting to get the story behind changing the name from that of a 'Bird of Prey' to a 'block of wood'!
  • content_pasteThe MiG-15 out-turned, out-climbed and had a higher service ceiling than the North American F-86K Sabre. Also - the original NATO reporting name was "Falcon" - it would be interesting to get the story behind changing the name from that of a 'Bird of Prey' to a 'block of wood'!
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportMikoyan Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer
  • precision_manufacturingMikoyan Gurevich
  • content_pasteAs Russia's first supersonic fighter, the twin-engined MiG-19 was a truly formidable aircraft for its day.
  • content_pasteAs Russia's first supersonic fighter, the twin-engined MiG-19 was a truly formidable aircraft for its day.'
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportSukhoi Su-11 Fishpot
  • precision_manufacturingSukhoi
  • content_paste"The Su-11 first went into service in 1968 as a replacement for the ageing Su-7 and Su-9 and benefited from its predecessors' extensive combat history in other Warsaw Pact countries. It was designed as an all-weather interceptor and had a phenomenal climb rate, with a service ceiling of 55,000 ft."
  • content_pasteThe Su-11 first went into service in 1968 as a replacement for the ageing Su-7 and Su-9 and benefited from its predecessors' extensive combat history in other Warsaw Pact countries. It was designed as an all-weather interceptor and had a phenomenal climb rate, with a service ceiling of 55,000 ft.'
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportTupolev Tu-16 Badger
  • precision_manufacturingTupolev
  • content_paste"In 1952 the first Tu-16 ( NATO Reporting name 'Badger' ) flew and represented the new generation of Soviet bombers to be produced during the 1950s. Built in large numbers, some 2000 were made before production ended in 1960."
  • content_pasteIn 1952 the first Tu-16 ( NATO Reporting name 'Badger' ) flew and represented the new generation of Soviet bombers to be produced during the 1950s. Built in large numbers, some 2000 were made before production ended in 1960.'
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportTupolev Tu-142 Bear
  • precision_manufacturingTupolev
  • content_pasteBeing the fastest prop aircraft in the world and having an extraordinarily long range makes the Tu-142 the ideal choice for a weekend away!
  • content_pasteBeing the fastest prop aircraft in the world and having an extraordinarily long range makes the Tu-142 the ideal choice for a weekend away!
  • tagMilitaryBomber
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.
  • local_airportYaklovlev Yak-28 Firebar
  • precision_manufacturingYaklovlev
  • content_pasteQuite a handful around the circuit this one but heaps of power. The low- slung design reminds me of 1950's American autos.
  • content_pasteQuite a handful around the circuit this one but heaps of power. The low- slung design reminds me of 1950's American autos.
  • tagMilitary
  • local_airportThis a/c is flyable in the sim.