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21military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
22naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… …
23Harrier Jump Jet — infobox Aircraft name = Harrier Jump Jet type = V/STOL strike aircraft manufacturer = Hawker Siddeley McDonnell Douglas/British Aerospace Boeing/BAE Systems caption = A Harrier GR7A of the Royal Air Force designer = first flight = introduced =… …
24LTV XC-142 — XC 142 Role Experimental VTOL transport Manufacturer Ling Temco Vought (LTV) Fir …
25Powered lift — A powered lift (also written powered lift) is a type of aircraft that can take off and land vertically but functions differently than a helicopter in horizontal flight.DefinitionIn the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has… …
26Aviation history — deals with the development of mechanical flight, from the earliest attempts in kite powered and gliding flight, to powered heavier than air flight, and beyond. Humanity s desire to fly possibly first found expression in China, where people flying …
27McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II — This article is about the American Harrier II models. For the British Harrier II models, see British Aerospace Harrier II. For the first generation Harrier, see Hawker Siddeley Harrier. AV 8B Harrier II EAV 8B Matador II …
28Hawker Siddeley Harrier — infobox Aircraft name = Harrier / AV 8A/C type = VTOL strike aircraft national origin = United Kingdom manufacturer = Hawker Siddeley caption = An RAF Harrier GR3 on display at Bletchley Park, England designer = first flight = 28 December… …
29Military Affairs — ▪ 2009 Introduction Russia and Georgia fought a short, intense war in 2008, fueling global fears of a new Cold War. On August 7 Georgia launched an aerial bombardment and ground attacks against its breakaway province of South Ossetia.… …
30PZL M-28 — infobox Aircraft name =PZL M28 Skytruck / Bryza type =STOL transport and patrol aircraft manufacturer =PZL Mielec caption = Polish Navy PZL M28B Bryza 1R designer = Antonov/PZL Mielec first flight = 22 July 1984 (PZL An 28) 24 July 1993 (PZL M28… …
