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Author: Karol

  • Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. 2022.

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    Karol

    A mock-up of the helicopter was shown at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The Bell 505 helicopter made its first flight on November 10, 2014. In 2015, the helicopter obtained the American certificate, and in 2016, the Canadian certificate. The first Bell 505 was delivered on March 7, 2017, to a private operator in Arizona,…

  • Hughes – Raytheon AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. 2022.

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    Karol

    For many years, the second, next to the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, was the AIM-7 Sparrow missile. It belonged to the medium-range missiles with radar guidance, commonly used in NATO countries. Unfortunately, it was not possible to develop and produce a fully satisfactory means of combat. The probability of achieving the target by the missile was…

  • Lockheed Martin AGM-158 A-6, JASSM missile. 2022.

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    Karol

    The Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile is an American guided medium-range air-to-ground class guided missile. The missile is used to engage point targets beyond the enemy’s air defense range. The missile is maneuverable and has a reduced radar echo.

  • AGM-65 G-2 Maverick missile. 2022.

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    Karol

    AGM-65 G-2 Maverick is a missile designed to destroy ground targets from the air. It is intended for direct support on the battlefield. It is known for its versatility and the ability to hit a whole range of stationary ground targets: bridges, bunkers, air defense nests, warehouses, MPS stations and others, as well as mobile…

  • Antonow An-124 Rusłan. 1982.

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    Karol

    Antonov An-124 Ruslan for heavy transport in 1982, at the time when the Moscow state was called CCCP. The aircraft was registered with OKB Antonov. He made his first flight on December 24, 1982. Serial production in the period 1982 – 2004. The company continued, 55 aircraft were built.

  • Mc Donnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. 2006r.

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    Karol

    In 1951, the Mc Donnell company developed the F3H Demon on-board fighter plane. However, it did not turn out to be a successful construction. The main reason was too weak thrust of the powerplant. In addition, the increased requirements for the fighter resulted in the need to install new equipment, which led to an increase…

  • Roketsan MIZRAK-U missile. 2022.

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    Karol

    Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. it is a Turkish arms concern that has four main divisions: Defense, New Technologies, Software and Space. The company in its present form was founded in 1988 in Ankara. In 2018, the concern employed over 3,000 employees. Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. is a major Turkish arms producer.…

  • BAL EuroTech E-310. 2014.

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    Karol

    BAL E-310 was designed by EuroTech in cooperation with the Pit-Radwar institute belonging to the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ). The prototype of the BAL E-310 system was exhibited during the Paris Air Show 2013 in Le Bourget, France, and during the international defense industry fair MSPO 2013 in Kielce. The E-310 demonstration flight took place…

  • Nowotarski Aero Club. Sightseeing flight. 2022.

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    Karol

    On October 14, 2022, we had the opportunity to participate in a sightseeing flight with the Cessna C-172 Skyhawk, registration SP-ANT "Kanarek". As an aside, we mention that the PZL An-2 TD aircraft No. 1G98-64 once carried the SP-ANT registration. The Cessna C-172 plane was purchased by the Aero Club in Nowy Targ in July…

  • Krzesiny airport. 2013.

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    Karol

    Efforts to acquire modern multi-task combat aircraft by the Polish Military Aviation took as long as 14 years. During this time, there were numerous mock activities and behind-the-scenes gameplay. Nevertheless, in 2003, it was possible to sign a contract for the supply of 48 F-16 WSBs. On April 18, 2003, an agreement with Lockheed Martin…