|
C- is the American Navy and Air Force designation for transport or cargo aircraft.
 Research C-
The C-17 (Globemaster III) is an American cargo and troop transport aircraft built by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation and first deployed in 1993. It is powered by four Pratt and Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan engines giving a maximum speed of 500 mph and a service Ceiling of 45,000 feet at cruising speed. It carries a crew of three, two pilots and one loadmaster and a cargo of 102 troops/paratroops; or 48 litter and 54 ambulatory patients and attendants or 76,644 kg of cargo in 18 pallet positions.
Research C-17
The C-87 Consolidated Vultee Model 32 Liberator Transport was a military transport version of the B-24 Liberator bomber, in service during the Second World War. The C-87 was unarmed with the bomb-bays converted to a cargo hold and the gun turrets removed. The crew was reduced to four with provision for a fifth crew member and the C-87 was able to carry up to 10000 lb of cargo.
Research C-87
The McDonnell Douglas C-9 (Nightingale) is an American twin-engine, T-tailed, medium-range, swept-wing jet aircraft used primarily for Air Mobility Command's aero-medical evacuation mission. The C-9 is a modified version of the McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corporation's DC-9. It is the only aircraft in the USAF inventory specifically designed for the movement of litter and ambulatory patients. It is powered by two Pratt and Whitney JT8D-9A turbofan engines giving a speed of 565 mph and a range of 2000 miles.
Research C-9
The C.3603 was a Swiss two-seater fighter, short-range reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the 1940's. The C.3603 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction powered by a Hispano-Suiza 12Y 12-cylinder Vee liquid-cooled engine. It was armed with a forward firing 20 mm Oerlikon cannon and two machine-guns on a flexible mounting in the rear cockpit.
Research C.3603
The C.A.B. GY-20 Minicab was a French two-seater dual-control light aircraft of the 1950's, first flown in 1949. The C.A.B. GY-20 Minicab was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Continental A65 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 210.
Research C.A.B. GY-20
The C.A.B. YG-30 Supercab was a French two-seater dual-control light aircraft of the 1950's developed from the earlier C.A.B. GY-20, and first flown in 1954. The C.A.B. YG-30 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction powered by a Continental C90 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 275 kmh.
Research C.A.B. YG-30
The Atlas C4M Kudu was an Italian-designed South African utility light transport plane developed during the 1970's, entering service in 1976 until it was withdrawn during the 1990's. The C4M Kudu was an all-metal, braced, high-wing monoplane with fixed tail wheel landing gear fitted with low-pressure tyres for operation from unprepared landing strips. The C4M Kudu carried a crew of one or two and up to six passengers or 560 kg of freight in the cabin. A Piaggio GSO-480-B1B3 flat-six piston engine provided a top speed of 305 kmh and a range of 740 km typically.
Research C4M Kudu
The Caproni Bergamaschi Ca 135 was an Italian medium bomber of the Second World War. The Ca 135 was powered by two 1000 hp Piaggio P.XI RC.40 14-cylinder radial piston engines providing a top speed of 440 kmh and a range of 2000 km. Armaments consisted of three 12.7 mm machine-guns in the nose, dorsal and ventral turrets plus up to 1600 kg of bombs.
Research Ca 135
The Caproni Bergamaschi Ca 309 (Ghibli) was an Italian general-purpose/light reconnaissance bomber aircraft of the Second World War. The ca 309 was powered by two 200 hp Alfa Romeo 115-II 6-cylinder inverted inline piston engines providing a top speed of 250 kmh and a range of 670 km. Armaments consisted of two 7.7 mm machine-guns in the wing leading edges and one 7.7 mm machine-gun on a flexible mount in the nose, plus 335 kg of bombs.
Research Ca 309
The Caproni Bergamaschi Ca 314 was an Italian convoy escort and maritime patrol aircraft of the Second World War. The Ca 314A was powered by two 730 hp Isotta-Fraschini Delta RC.35 12-cylinder inverted Vee piston engines providing a top speed of 395 kmh and a range of 1690 km. Armaments consisted of two 12.7mm machine-guns in the wing roots and one 7.7 mm machine-gun in a dorsal turret and a payload of 500 kg of bombs. A torpedo-bomber variant, the Ca 314RA carried a 900 kg torpedo or one 500 kg bomb or two 250 kg bombs. A ground attack variant, the Ca 314C carried an additional pair of 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine-guns beneath the wing roots.
Research Ca 314
The Commonwealth Aircraft CA-27 Sabre (Avon-Sabre) was an Australian single-seater fighter aircraft based on the American F-86 Sabre. The CA-27 was designed as a replacement for the Australian Air Force's Gloster Meteor fighters, which by the 1950s had become obsolete. The CA-27 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a 35 degree sweepback to the wings in service from 1956 to 1983, and was powered by a Commonwealth Aircraft Avon RA.7 Mk 26 turbojet (built under license from Rolls-Royce) providing a top speed of 1127 kmh and a maximum range of 1853 km with drop tanks. Fixed armaments consisted of two 30 mm calibre Aden Mk 4 cannons in the sides of the forward fuselage. Four under-wing hard points could also carry 2000 lbs of disposable stores including AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, free-fall bombs and clusters of unguided rockets.
Research CA-27 Sabre
The Commonwealth Aircraft CA-28 Ceres is an Australian single-seater agricultural aircraft. The CA-28 Ceres is powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1340 engine providing a top speed of 195 kmh and a range of 834 km.
Research CA-28 Ceres
The CAC J-711 is a Chinese fighter and close support aircraft. A Chengdu WP7B(BM) turbojet engine provides a top speed of Mach 2.5 and a range of 1740 km. The J-711 is armed with one 23 mm type 23-2 cannon and four hard points.
Research CAC J-711
The Call-Air was an American two-seater light aircraft developed during the 1940's. The Call-Air was a rigidly-braced low-wing monoplane powered by a Lycoming O-235 4-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 184 kmh and a range of 550 km.
Research Call-Air
The Callair A-4 Model 150 is an American two/three-seater cabin monoplane first flown in 1954. The Callair A-4 Model 150 is a braced low-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed construction powered by a Lycoming O-320-A2A four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 167 kmh and a range of 418 km.
Research Callair A-4 Model 150
The Callair A-5 is an American agricultural aircraft designed for crop dusting and spraying, based on the Callair A-4 Model 150, but simplified. The Callair A-5 is a braced low-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed construction powered by a Lycoming O-320-A2A four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a cruising speed of 161 kmh and a range of 563 km.
Research Callair A-5
The Callair A-6 is an American agricultural aircraft based on the Callair A-5 but fitted with the more powerful Lycoming O-360-A1A engine and with increased fuel capacity, providing the Callair A-6 with a top speed of 172 kmh and a range of 660 km.
Research Callair A-6
The IMCO CallAir A-9 is an American single-seater agricultural aircraft developed from the original CallAir series of aircraft in 1963. The IMCO CallAir A-9 is a braced low-wing monoplane powered by a Lycoming O-540-B2B5 six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 191 kmh.
Research CallAir A-9
The IMCO CallAir B-1 is an American single-seater agricultural aircraft developed by scaling up the CallAir A-9 agricultural aircraft in 1966. The CallAir B-1 is a braced low-wing monoplane powered by a Lycoming Io-720-A1A eight-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 191 kmh.
Research CallAir B-1
The Canadair CF-5 was a Canadian improved version of the Northrop F-5 fighter aircraft. The Canadair CF-5 was powered by two General Electric/Orenda J85-15 turbojet engines and had improved performance, navigation and communications equipment than the original F-5 allowing the Canadair CF-5 to operate in a reconnaissance role as well as a fighter. Usually a single-seater aircraft, the CF-5 was also produced ina two-seater vatriant designated the CF-5D.
Research Canadair CF-5
The Canadair CL-13 Sabre was a Canadian single-seater fighter aircraft based on the American F-86 Sabre, in service from 1951 to the late 1960s. The Cl-13 Sabre mark 5 was powered by an Avro Canada Orenda 10 turbojet giving a top speed of 974 kmh and a maximum range of 1963 km when fitted with drop tanks. The CL-13 Sabre was armed with six Browning 0.5 inch calibre M3 heavy machine-guns on the sides of the forward fuselage and was fitted with two under-wing hard points each rated at 454 kg which could be fitted with up to 907 kg of disposable stores including free-fall bombs, chemical bombs, napalm tanks, or eight unguided missiles.
Research Canadair CL-13 Sabre
The Canadair CL-215 is a Canadian multi-role amphibian flying boat designed during the 1960's primarily for fighting forest fires, first flown in 1967, entering service in 1969. The Canadair CL-215 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CA3 Double Wasp radial piston engines providing a top speed of 291 kmh and a range of 2094 km. The Canadair CL-215 carries a crew of two and up to 19 passengers or 3864 kg of freight in the cabin or in the fire-fighting role as a water-bomber 12000 lbs of water, taken aboard while planing across a lake with a lowered scoop for a distance of about 1.5 km.
Research Canadair CL-215
The Canadair CL-28 Argus was a Canadian maritime reconnaissance platform warplane with anti-submarine capability in service from 1957 to 1981. The Canadair CL-28 was powered by four Wright R-3350-TC981-EA1 Turbo-Compound radial piston engines providing a top speed of 507 kmh and a range of 6437 km or an endurance of 26 hours 30 minutes. The Canadair CL-28 carried a flight crew of five, a relief crew of four and a six member mission crew in the cabin. Up to 11,800 lbs of disposable stores could be carried in a lower-fuselage weapon bay and on two under-wing hard points.
Research Canadair CL-28
The Canadair CL-41 (CT-114) Tutor is a Canadian two-seater basic/advanced jet flying trainer aircraft with armament training and light attack capabilities. The Canadair CL-41 first flew in 1960 as a private venture and a number were then bought by the Canadian Air Force in 1961, entering service in 1963. The
Canadair CL-41A Tutor is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by an Orenda J85-CAN-J4 turbojet providing a maximum speed of 801 kmh and a range of 1002 km. The Canadair CL-41A Tutor can carry up to 2000 lbs of disposable stores on two under-wing hard points.
A two seater jet counter-insurgency and armament training version, the CL-41G was later produced. The CL-41G was powered by a General Electric J85-F4 turbojet engine providing a top speed of 755 kmh.
Research Canadair CL-41
The Canadair CL-44 (Canadair 400) Yukon was a British-designed Canadian long-range passenger/transport aircraft based on the British Bristol Britannia and the Canadair CL-28. The Canadair CL-44 entered service in 1961 and was withdrawn in the late 1970's. The Canadair CL-44-6 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by four Rolls-Royce Tyne Rty.12 turboprops providing a top speed of 649 kmh and a range of 3798 km fully laden. The Canadair CL-44-6 carried a flight crew of between four and six and up to 189 passengers (transatlantic version), 214 passengers (short haul version), 134 troops (military transport version) or 60480 lbs of freight in the cabin.
Research Canadair CL-44
The Canadair CL-601 Challenger is a Canadian light corporate transport aircraft also used by the Canadian military since 1981. The Canadair CL-601 is powered by two General Electric CF34-1A turbofans providing a top speed of 851 kmh and a range of 6370 km depending upon payload. The Canadair CL-601 carries a crew of two and up to 19 passengers or 2229 kg of freight in the cabin.
Research Canadair CL-601
The Canadair CL-66 Cosmopolitan is an American-designed Canadian short/medium-range medium transport aircraft that entered service in 1960. The Canadair CL-66 is powered by two Napier Eland NE1.6 Mk 504A turboprops providing a top speed of 547 kmh and a typical range of 2002 km. The Canadair CL-66 carries a flight crew of two or three and up to 56 passengers or 14300 lbs of freight in the cabin.
Research Canadair CL-66
The Canadair CL-84 was a Canadian tilt-wing V/STOL aircraft developed during 1963, and first flown as a prototype in 1965. The Canadair CL-84 was a cantilever high-set tilting wing monoplane powered by two Lycoming T53 shaft-turbine engines providing a top speed of 532 kmh and a range of 563 km. Armaments could be mounted, including a gun turret in the nose and external stores carried below the fuselage. An enlarged passenger version, the Canadair CL-84-1D was also produced which could carry up to 16 persons on inward-facing troop seats along each side of the cabin, or other cargo combinations.
Research Canadair CL-84
The Canadair CL-89 (AM/USD/501) was a joint Canadian-British-German short-range reconnaissance drone designed for day and night operation developed in 1965. The Canadair CL-89 was a simple. Low-cost drone powered by a Williams Research turbojet sustainer engine providing a top speed of almost Mach 1. The Canadair CL-89 was launched from a mobile launcher with the aid of a booster rocket, flew over the designated target area photographing with two cameras, before returning to a recovery area where upon the engine cut off and the drone parachuted to ground ready for the images to be removed and the drone refuelled for another mission. The Canadair CL-89 was 260 cm long (without the booster rocket) and 33 cm in diameter and weighed 100kg.
Research Canadair CL-89
The Canadair Five was a larger and more powerful version of the Canadair Four developed in 1950 for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Canadair Five was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by four Pratt and Whitney R-2800 eighteen-cylinder radial engines providing a top speed of 509 kmh and a range of 6376 km. The Canadair Five was used as a long-range crew trainer and as a private transport for the Canadian prime Minister and military officials.
Research Canadair Five
The Canadair Four North Star was a Canadian version of the Douglas DC-4 four-engined airliner. The Canadair Four (military designation C-54GM) also known as the DC-4M2 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin 626 twelve cylinder Vee pressure liquid-cooled engines providing a top speed of 520 kmh and a range of 6240 km. The Canadair Four carried forty passengers as standard, increasing to up to fifty-five passengers on short-haul journeys, and reducing to thirty-six passengers to allow full recline, sleeping accommodation or twenty passengers with a sleeping berth.
Research Canadair Four
The English Electric Canberra was a British two or three-seater high-altitude light bomber and night intruder aircraft first flown in 1949, entering service in 1951. The English Electric Canberra was a cantilever mid-wing monoplane armed with four 20 mm Aden cannons in an optional ventral pack carried in the rear of the two-part weapons bay and up to 8000 lbs of disposable stores carried in the weapons bay and on two hard points one under each wing, each rated at 1000 lbs. Two Rolls-Royce Avon 101 turbojets provided the Canberra with a top speed of 827 kmh and a range of 1295 km.
Research Canberra
The Cant Z 1007 was an Italian three-engined torpedo bomber of the Second World War. It had a maximum speed of 448 kmh and was armed with a 12.7 mm machine-gun in a dorsal turret, a 12.7mm machine-gun under the fuselage and two 7.7mm machine-guns on lateral mountings. It carried either 1,180 kg of bombs or two 450 kg torpedoes.
Research Cant Z 1007
The Cant Z 1012 was an Italian plywood covered, wooden, liaison and communications aircraft of the Second World War serving from 1938 until 1943. The Cant Z 1012 carried a single pilot and had provision for up to six passengers in an enclosed cabin. A top speed of 199 mph and a range of 1000 km was achieved from three Alfa-Romeo 115 inverted-inline piston engines each rated at 170 hp.
Research Cant Z 1012
The Cant Z 501 Gabbiano was an Italian wooden long-range reconnaissance bomber flying boat of the Second World War first flown in 1934, taking the distance record for a flying-boat in the same year by flying 4120 km from Trieste to Massawa in Eritrea. The Cant Z 501 was powered by a 900 hp Isotta-Fraschini Asso XI 12-cylinder Vee piston engine providing a top speed of 275 kmh and a range of 2400 km. Armaments consisted of three trainable 7.7 mm machine-guns and up to 640 kg of bombs.
Research Cant Z 501
The Cant Z 506 was an Italian 12/14 civil passenger transport and military reconnaissance bomber flying boat of the 1930s and Second World War. The military version, the Z 506B Airone was manned by a crew of three and powered by three 750 hp Alfa Romeo 126 RC.34 9-cylinder radial piston engines providing a top speed of 365 kmh and a range of 2745 km. Armaments consisted of one or two 7.7 mm machine-guns and a 12.7 mm machine-gun and either 1200 kg of bombs or a single torpedo. The civilian version, the Z 506A, was used by the Italian airline Ala Littoria, and was powered by three 750 hp Alfa Romeo 126 RC.34 radial engines and set speed records of 308.25 kmh, 319.78 kmh and 322.06 kmh and carried a payload of 2000 kg.
Research Cant Z 506
The Caproni Ca 100 was an Italian two-seater trainer biplane based on the De Havilland DH 60 Moth produced from 1929. The Ca 100 was powered by a 85 hp De Havilland Gipsy 4-cylinder inline piston engine providing a top speed of 165 kmh and a range of 700 km.
Research Caproni Ca 100
The Caproni Ca 133 was an Italian civil transport and military bomber/transport aircraft of the 1930s and Second World War. The Ca 133 was powered by three 460 hp Piaggio Stella P.VIII C.16 7- cylinder radial piston engines providing a top speed of 280 kmh and a range of 1350 km. The military version was armed with four 7.7 mm machine-guns in side, dorsal turret and ventral positions and carried up to 500 kg of bombs. The military transport variant (the Ca 133T) carried 18 fully equipped troops. An ambulance variant, the Ca 133S was also produced for the military. The civilian version carried 16 passengers and was used by the airline Ala Littoria.
Research Caproni Ca 133
The Caproni Ca 313 was an Italian twin-engined light reconnaissance bomber of the Second World War. The Caproni Ca 313 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane adopted for use by the German air force during the Second World War as a light liaison aircraft. The Caproni Ca 313 was powered by two Isotta-Fraschini Betta R.C.35 12-cylinder inverted Vee air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 397 kmh.
Research Caproni Ca 313
The Caproni F.5 was an Italian tow-seater tandem jet trainer aircraft of the 1950's, first flown in 1952. The Caproni F.5 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction powered by a Turbomeca Palas turbojet engine providing a top speed of 358 kmh.
Research Caproni F.5
The Caravelle 11 R was a French passenger/freight transport aircraft developed from the Sud SE 210 Caravelle 10 R version. The Caravelle 11 R was powered by two Pratt and Whitney JT8D-7 turbofan engines providing a top speed of 800 kmh and a range of 2300 km. Typically the Caravelle 11 R carried 12 first class passengers, 50 tourist class passengers plus freight. The Caravelle 11 R could be fitted as an all-passenger aircraft, with seating for 89 passengers or as an all freight carrying aircraft.
Research Caravelle 11 R
The Carman M-100 S Mesange is a French license-built version of the Italian M-100 S single-seat Standard Class sailplane. The French Carman M-100 S Mesange was first flown in 1963 and is a high-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction and a top speed of 220 kmh in smooth air.
Research Carman M-100 S Mesange
The Carman M-200 Foehn is a French two-seat side-by-side high-performance sailplane developed from the Carman M-100 S Mesange and first flown in 1964. The Carman M-200 Foehn is a high-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction and a top speed of 225 kmh in smooth air.
Research Carman M-200 Foehn
The Carstedt Jet Liner 600 was an American turboprop conversion of the British De Havilland DH 104 Dove light transport with an elongated fuselage, first flown in 1966. The Carstedt Jet Liner 600 was powered by two Garrett AiResearch TPE 331 turbo-prop engines providing a top speed of 482 kmh and a range of 4340 km empty, reduced to 805 km fully loaded. The Carstedt Jet Liner 600 had accommodation for eighteen passengers and a crew of two.
Research Carstedt Jet Liner 600
The Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair was a British four-engined air-ferry transport aircraft comprising a modified DC-4 converted to carry motor cars, heavy freight or up to 84 passengers. The Carvair was a low-wing cantilever monoplane that first flew in 1961. The Carvair was powered by four Pratt and Whitney R-2000-7M2 Twin Wasp fourteen-cylinder two-row radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 402 kmh and a range of between 328 km and 5560 km depending upon payload.
Research Carvair
The CASA 1145-L was a Spanish built version of the German Gotha Go 145 basic trainer aircraft, built under license during the Second World War.
Research CASA 1145-L
The CASA 207 Azor was a Spanish short/medium-range utility medium transport aircraft developed as a larger version of the previous CASA-202 Halcon, and first flown in prototype in 1955 intended for the civil airliner market. The civilian market had no interest in the aircraft, but the Spanish air force took it and the CASA 207 Azor entered service in 1960, remaining in service until the early 1980's. The CASA 207 Azor was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Bristol Hercules Mk 730 radial piston engines providing a top speed of 455 kmh and a range of 2610 km, depending upon payload. The CASA 207 Azor carried a flight crew of four and up to 40 passengers or 3087 kg of freight in the cabin.
Research CASA 207 Azor
The CASA C-101 Aviojet is a Spanish two-seater advanced trainer with secondary light attack capability aircraft, first flown in 1977 and entered service in 1984. It is armed with a pack with one 30 mm DEFA 553 cannon or two 0.5 inch Colt-Browning M3 machine-guns accommodated in a bay under the rear cockpit and up to 2250 kg of disposable stores carried on six hard points, three under each wing. Early models, such as the C-101EB were powered by a Garrett TFE331-2-2J turbofan engine and could only carry 1500 kg of stores. Later versions were equipped with the TFE331-5-1J turbofan enabling the carrying of 2250 kg of stores.
Research CASA C-1O1 Aviojet
The CASA C-212-M Aviocar is a Spanish utility transport aircraft introduced in 1979 and used by the military as a short/medium-range maritime and coastal reconnaissance platform with anti-submarine capability. The CASA C-212-M Series 300 military variant is powered by two Garrett TPE331-10R-513C turboprops providing a top speed of 370 kmh and a typical range of 1433 km fully laden. The CASA C-212-M Series 300 military reconnaissance variant carries a flight crew of two and a mission crew of four in the cabin and can carry up to 500 kg of disposable stores on two hard points mounted one each side of the fuselage, typically two torpedoes are carried or machine-gun pods, depending upon the role. In the transport role, the CASA C-212-M Series 300 carries a crew of two and up to 25 troops or 24 paratroops or 12 litters plus four attendants or 2820 kg of freight in the hold.
Research CASA C-212-M
The CASA-201 Alcotan was a Spanish twin-engined light transport aircraft first flown in 1949. The CASA-201 was the first twin-engined aircraft of original Spanish design and construction. The CASA-201 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah 27 seven-cylinder radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 325 kmh and a range of 1000 km - variations powered by ENMA Sirio-VII-A engines were also produced with a top speed of 350 kmh. The CASA-201 carried a crew of two and up to ten passengers.
Research CASA-201
The CASA-202 Halcon was a Spanish twin-engined transport aircraft of metal and fabric construction first flown as a prototype in 1952. The CASA-202 Halcon was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two ENMA Beta 9C-29-750 nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 310 kmh. The CASA-202 Halcon carried a crew of three and fourteen passengers. A variation, the CASA-202B Halcon carried a crew of two and eight passengers and was powered by two Wright Cyclone R-1820-56 nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 432 kmh and a range of 2750 km.
Research CASA-202
The CASA-207 Azor (Spanish Air Force designation T.7) was a Spanish twin-engined airliner of the 1950's. The CASA-207 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction powered by two Bristol Hercules 730 fourteen-cylinder sleeve-valve air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 423 kmh and a range of 1750 km. The CASA-207 carried a crew of four and between 30 and 38 passengers.
Research CASA-207
The Casmuniz 52 was a Brazilian twin-engined five-seat cabin monoplane of the 1950's. The Casmuniz 52 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction powered by two Continental E185 six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 320 kmh and a range of 1120 km. The Casmuniz 52 seated a pilot and one passenger in the front of the aircraft, with space for three other passengers on a cross bench at the rear of the cabin.
Research Casmuniz 52
The Cassutt Special I was an American amateur-built single-seater racing monoplane designed and built in 1954 with the plans released for other amateur construction. The Cassutt Special I was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed construction powered by a Continental C85-8F four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 370 kmh and an endurance of three hours flying time.
Research Cassutt Special I
The Cassutt Special II was an American amateur-built single-seater racing monoplane designed and built in 1959 as a smaller derivative of the Cassutt Special I, again with the plans released for other amateur construction. The Cassutt Special II was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed construction powered by a Continental C85-8F four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 378 kmh and an endurance of three hours flying time.
Research Cassutt Special II
The Consolidated Vultee Model 28 Catalina (US Navy designation PBY) was an American two-seater long-range patrol-bomber flying boat of the Second World War. The Catalina was a semi-cantilever high-wing monoplane first flown as a prototype in 1935 before entering military service in 1939. The Catalina was powered by two Pratt and Whitney Twin-Wasp R-1830-92 radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 314 kmh and a range of 4960 km. In addition to its primary use as a patrol-bomber, the Catalina was also used for convoy protection, anti-submarine work, long-range reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, as a glider-tug and as a mail and freight transporter.
Research Catalina
The Cavalier 2000 was an American two-seater high-speed business and sorting aircraft derived from the military North American P-51 fighter aircraft of the Second World War. The Cavalier 2000 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650-7 twelve-cylinder liquid-cooled engine providing a top speed of 735 kmh and a range of 3200 km. Various models were produced, the Cavalier 750 without auxiliary fuel tanks and a reduced range of 1205 km; the Cavalier 1200 without auxiliary fuel tanks but with two additional fuel bladder tanks and a range of 1930 km; the Cavalier 1500 without auxiliary fuel tanks but with two additional fuel bladder tanks and a range of 2415 km; the Cavalier 2500 with added fuel capacity and a range of 4020 km.
Research Cavalier 2000
The Cardoen CB 250-K is a Chilean medium-weight, highly effective air launched cluster bomb comprising 240 740 gram bomblets.
Research CB 250-K
The Cardoen CB 500-K is a Chilean heavy-weight highly effective air launched cluster bomb comprising 240 740 gram bomblets.
Research CB 500-K
The Cardoen CB 60-K is a Chilean small, but highly effective air launched cluster bomb comprising 50 740 gram bomblets.
Research CB 60-K
Centaur was an American space rocket first developed in 1958 and the first American space vehicle to utilise liquid hydrogen as a propellant. Centaur was 3414 cm long and 305 cm in diameter. Centaur was first launched in 1962, the vehicle being destroyed 54 seconds after launch after an insulation shield failed and a fuel tank ruptured. Centaur was finally declared operational in 1965 after the second test flight in 1963 had been successful.
Research Centaur
The Sud-Aviation Centaure was a French two-stage research rocket of the 1960's comprising a Belier rocket with a first-stage tandem booster containing 94 kg of Plastolite solid propellant. The Centaure III was about 7 metres long depending upon payload and flew ata speed of 2010 meters/second to a height of 245 km carrying a 30 kg payload and 125 km when carrying a 90 kg payload.
Research Centaure
The Central-Lamson Model 101 Air-Tractor was an American single-seater, open cockpit, agricultural biplane of the 1950's first flown in 1953. The Central-Lamson Model 101 was an equal-span braced biplane of partially fabric-covered steel-tube construction powered by a Pratt And Whitney R-985 nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engine.
Research Central-Lamson Model 101
The Centre Est DR 220 is a French two/four-seater light aircraft developed from the Jodel Sicile Record and first flown in 1966. The Centre Est DR 220 is powered by a Rolls-Royce or Continental O-200-A four-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top cruising speed of 210 kmh and a range of 1005 km.
Research Centre Est DR 220
The Centre Est DR 221 Dauphin is a French three/four-seater light aircraft first flown in 1967. The Centre Est DR 221 is powered by a Lycoming O-235-C2A four-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top cruising speed of 230 kmh and a range of 1100 km.
Research Centre Est DR 221
The Centre Est DR 250 is a French four-seater light aircraft developed from the Jodel Sicile Record and first flown in 1965. The Centre Est DR 250 is powered by a Lycoming O-320 four-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 270 kmh and a range of 1600 km. Compared to the Jodel Sicile Record, the DR 250 has a larger, more comfortable cabin and larger instrument panel.
Research Centre Est DR 250
The Centre Est DR 253 Regent is a French four/five-seater light aircraft developed from the Centre Est DR 250, having an enlarged fuselage and tricycle landing gear, and first flown in 1967. The Centre Est DR 253 is powered by a Lycoming O-360-D2A four-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 285 kmh and a range of 1200 km rising to 1600 km with auxiliary fuel tanks.
Research Centre Est DR 253
The Centre Est-Jodel DR100 Ambassadeur is a French three-seater light touring monoplane. The Centre Est-Jodel DR100 Ambassadeur is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction powered by a Continental C90-14F four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 210 kmh and a range of 1170 km.
Research Centre Est-Jodel DR100 Ambassadeur
Cessna are an American aircraft manufacturer. The company was formed by Clyde Cessna and Victor Roos as the Cessna-Roos Aircraft Company in September 1927. Previously, Clyde Cessna had built his first aeroplane at Enid, Oklahoma in 1911 and in 1925 was a founder of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company. In December 1927 the Cessna-Roos Aircraft Company became incorporated as the Cessna Aircraft Company.
Research Cessna
The Cessna Model 318E (A-37 Dragonfly) is an American two-seater light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, developed from the Cessna Model 318 (T-37) trainer series with a strengthened structure and a host of refinements that entered service in 1967. The Cessna A-37 is powered by two General Electric J85-GE-17A turbojets providing a top speed of 843 kmh and a range of 740 km fully laden. It is armed with one 7.62 mm General Electric GAU-2B/A Minigun in the nose and carries up to 5,680 lbs of disposable stores on eight hard points, four under each wing.
Research Cessna A-37
The Cessna CH-1C (YH-41) is an American three/four-seater helicopter powered by a Continental FSO-526-A supercharged fan-cooled engine providing a top speed of 195 kmh and a range of 644 km or 5.15 hours flying time.
Research Cessna CH-1C
The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog (Cessna Model 305) is an American military observation and Forward Air Control aircraft based on the Cessna Model 170, with power upgraded from 145 to 213hp. The Cessna L-19 is powered by a 213-hp Continental O-470-11 flat-six piston engine providing a top speed of 151 mph and a range of 850 km. Armaments consist of four under-wing pylons for mixed stores of smoke canisters and ' Willie-Pete' white phosphorus marking rockets. In 1962 the US designation for the aircraft changed from L-19 to O-1.
Research Cessna L-19
The Cessna Model 150 is an American two-seater primary/basic flying trainer and commuter aircraft first flown in 1957 and produced from 1958 to 1977. The Cessna Model 150 is a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a Teledyne Continental O-200-A flat-four piston engine providing a top speed of 261 kmh and a range of 779 km with standard fuel tanks. Various models of the Cessna Model 150 were produced, including a floatplane version.
Research Cessna Model 150
The Cessna Model 152 is an American two-seater primary/basic flying trainer aircraft produced from 1977 to 1984 as an improved version of the Cessna Model 150. The Cessna Model 152 is powered by a Teledyne Continental O-235-L2C flat-four piston engine.
Research Cessna Model 152
The Cessna Model 170 was an American four-seater cabin monoplane of the late 1940's and 1950's. The Cessna Model 170was a high-wing braced monoplane of metal construction powered by a Continental C145-2 six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 224 kmh.
Research Cessna Model 170
The Cessna Model 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seater primary/basic flying trainer aircraft with liaison capability. The Cessna Model 172 entered military service in 1955 as a development of the earlier Cessna Model 170. The Cessna Model 172 is a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a Textron Lycoming O-320-H flat-four piston engine providing a top speed of 280 kmh and a range of 1066 km with standard fuel tanks. The Cessna Model 172 has seating for a pilot and three passengers or pupil and instructor and two passengers. Variations of the Cessna Model 172 have been produced as two-seater aircraft, designated T-41.
Research Cessna Model 172
The Cessna Model 175 is an American four-seater cabin monoplane developed from the Cessna Model 172, which it resembles externally. The Cessna Model 175 is a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a Continental GO-300-A engine providing a top speed of 235 kmh and a range of 1150 km.
Research Cessna Model 175
The Cessna Model 180 Skywagon is an American short-range utility transport aircraft developed from the Cessna Model 170 and entered in service in 1953. The Cessna Model 180 evolved almost from its inception, the earliest models having a rounded tail, soon after being replaced with a squared tail unit. The first Cessna Model 180 were fitted with a Continental O-470-A engine providing a top speed of 264 kmh, a few years later the Cessna Model 180 was powered by a a Continental O-470-K engine providing a top speed of 274 kmh and a range of 1360 km, later models, such as the 180H, were powered by a Teledyne Continental O-470-R flat-six piston engine providing a top speed of 274 kmh and a range of 1118 km. The original Cessna Model 180 carried a pilot and up to three passengers. Later developments, such as the 1960's Cessna Model 180H, carried a pilot and up to five passengers or freight carried in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 180
The Cessna Model 182 Skylane is an American short-range utility light transport aircraft that evolved from the Cessna Model 180 during the 1950's, having a more powerful engine and an optional family seat. The Cessna Model 182 is powered by a Teledyne Continental O-470-R flat-six piston engine providing a top speed of 266 kmh and a range of 1464 km. The Cessna Model 182 carries a crew of one and up to three passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 182
The Cessna Model 188 Agwagon 230 is an American single-seater agricultural monoplane first produced in 1966. The Cessna Model 188 is a braced low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction powered by a Continental O-470-R six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 192 kmh and a range of 523 km.
Research Cessna Model 188
The Cessna Model 195 (USAF designation LC-126A) was an American four/five-seater cabin monoplane of the 1950's. The Cessna Model 195 was a high-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction powered by a Jacobs R-755-B-2 seven-cylinder radial air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 280 kmh and a range of 1120 km. A military version with interchangeable landing gear of wheel, float and ski landing gear was also produced, the seaplane version having a top speed of 240 kmh and a range of 960 km.
Research Cessna Model 195
The Cessna Model 206 Super Skywagon and Stationair are American short-range utility light transport aircraft first produced in 1963. The Cessna Model 206 (both variants) is a braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Teledyne Continental IO-520-F flat-six piston engine providing a top speed of 280 kmh and a range of 1287 km typically. The Cessna Model 206 carries a pilot and up to five passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 206
The Cessna Model 207 Skywagon and Stationair are American short-range utility light transport aircraft first produced in 1969 as lengthened versions of the Cessna Model 206 aircraft. The Cessna Model 207 (both variants) are powered by a Teledyne Continental IO-520-F flat-six piston engine providing a top speed of 270 kmh and a range of 1118 km typically. The Cessna Model 207 carries a pilot and up to six passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 207
The Cessna Model 208 Caravan is an American short/medium-range utility light transport aircraft first flown in 1982 and designed to be able to take off and land on unprepared, short landing strips and have landing gear that could be fitted with wheels, skis or floats. The Cessna Model 208 is powered by a Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-114 turboprop providing a top speed of 325 kmh and a range of 2539 km. The Cessna Model 208 carries a pilot and up to nine passengers or 3000 lbs of freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 208
The Cessna Model 210 Centurion is an American four-seater cabin monoplane. The Cessna Model 210 is a high-wing braced monoplane of all-metal construction powered by a Continental IO-470-E six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled direct-injection engine providing a top speed of 320 kmh and a range of 1215 km. The Cessna Model 210 was the first of the Cessna high-wing braced monoplane series to have retractable landing gear.
Research Cessna Model 210
The Cessna Model 310 is an American short-range utility light transport aircraft developed in the early 1950's. The Cessna Model 310L is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Teledyne Continental IO-470-VO flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 381 kmh and a range of 1248 km, typically. The Cessna Model 310 carries a pilot and up to six passengers or freight in the cabin. Some Cessna Model 310L aircraft are in use with the American military under the designation U-3A.
Research Cessna Model 310
The Cessna Model 318 Tweety Bird (T-37) is an American two-seater trainer aircraft that entered service in 1957. The Cessna Model 318 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane. The T-37B model, introduced in 1959, is powered by two Teledyne Continental J69-T-25 turbojets providing a top speed of 684 kmh and a range of 1500 km. A T-37C model was later produced with provision for both armament and wing-tip fuel tanks. An armed counter-insurgency model, the AT-37D was developed in 1966 powered by much more powerful General Electric J85/J2 turbojets allowing for an almost doubled take-off weight and a top speed of 769 kmh, self-sealing fuel tanks and eight under-wing pylons fitted for carrying disposable stores and provision for the fitting of a General Electric 7.62 mm rotating multi-barrel Minigun in the nose.
Research Cessna Model 318
The Cessna Model 320 Executive Skynight was an American twin-engined five/six-seater cabin monoplane first produced in 1965 and similar to the Cessna Model 310. The Cessna Model 320 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Continental TSIO-520-B six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 444 kmh and a range of about 1780 km without additional fuel tanks.
Research Cessna Model 320
The Cessna Model 321 (OE-2) is an American two-seater reconnaissance monoplane that was used by the US Marine Corps during the late 1950's. The Cessna Model 321 is powered by a Continental O-470-2 supercharged engine providing a top speed of 298 kmh and a range of 925 km.
Research Cessna Model 321
The Cessna Model 337 Super Skymaster is an American forward air control platform with short-range utility light transport capability aircraft first flown in 1961, entering military service in 1965 as the O-2. The Cessna Model 337 is powered by two Teledyne Continental IO-360C/D flat six piston engines providing a top speed of 320 kmh and a range of 1706 km. The Cessna Model 337 carries a pilot and observer and up to four passengers of freight in the rear of the cabin. Up to 1500 lbs of disposable stores can be carried on four under-wing hard points, typically two SUU-11B/A pods each fitted with one 7.62 mm General Electric GAU-2B/A Minigun rotary six-barrel machine-gun or four LAU- series multiple launchers for 70 mm unguided rockets.
Research Cessna Model 337
The Cessna Model 340 is an American short/medium-range utility light transport aircraft developed as a pressurised version of the Cessna Model 310 and first produced in 1971. The Cessna Model 340 is powered by two Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-K flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 418 kmh and a range of 2600 km. The Cessna Model 340 carries a pilot and up to five passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 340
The Cessna Model 401 is an American short-range utility light transport produced between 1965 and 1972. The Cessna Model 401 is powered by two Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-E flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 367 kmh and a range of 1300 km. The Cessna Model 401 carries a flight crew of one or two and up to six passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 401
The Cessna Model 402 is an American short-range utility light transport, almost identical to the Cessna Model 401, first produced in 1965. The Cessna Model 402 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-E flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 367 kmh and a range of 1300 km. The Cessna Model 402 differs from the Cessna Model 401 in having a convertible cabin allowing it to operate as a nine-seater commuter aircraft or light cargo transport.
Research Cessna Model 402
The Cessna Model 404 Titan is an American short-range utility light transport aircraft first flown in 1975. Three variations are made; one for the carriage of just passengers only, one for passengers and/or freight and one for just freight. A few models are in service with the US military under the designation C-28. The Cessna Model 404 is powered by two Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-M flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 430 kmh and a range of 2814 km. The Cessna Model 404 carries a crew of one or two and, depending upon variant, up to ten passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 404
The Cessna Model 407 is an American four-seat development of the Cessna Model 318 (T-37) jet trainer. The Cessna Model 407 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Continental Model 356-9 turbojets providing a top speed of 784 kmh and a range of 2280 km.
Research Cessna Model 407
The Cessna Model 411 is an American six/eight seat twin-engined business aircraft first flown in 1962. The Cessna Model 411 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Continental GTSIO-520-C six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled geared and turbo supercharged engines providing a top speed of 373 kmh and a range of 2090 km. The Cessna Model 411 carries a flight crew of one or two and up to six passengers or freight in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 411
The Cessna Model 421 is an American short/medium-range utility light transport aircraft derived from the Cesna Model 411 and first flown in 1965. The Cessna Model 421 is powered by two Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-D flat-six piston engines providing a top speed of 444 kmh and a range of 1889 km typically. The Cessna Model 421 carries a flight crew of one or two and up to ten passengers or freight in a pressurised cabin.
Research Cessna Model 421
The Cessna Model 500 Citation is an American low-cost short/medium-range light transport aircraft developed during the 1960's and first flown in 1969. The Cessna Model 500 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-1A turbofans providing a top speed of 652 kmh and a range of 2455 km. The Cessna Model 500 carries a crew of two and up to six passengers in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 500
The Cessna Model 550 Citation II is an American low-cost short/medium-range light transport aircraft developed as an improvement of the Cessna Model 500 and first flown in 1977. The Cessna Model 550 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofans providing a top speed of 788 kmh and a range of 3080 km. The Cessna Model 550 carries a crew of two and up to ten passengers in the cabin.
Research Cessna Model 550
The Cessna Model R172E (US Army designation T-41B) was an American four-seat cabin monoplane developed as a more powerful version of the Cessna Model 172 in 1963. The Cessna Model R172E is a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a Continental IO-360-D six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 233 kmh and a range of 1285 km. The Cessna Model R172E was used by the US army for training and installation support duties.
Research Cessna Model R172E
The Cessna Model T-50 was an American two-seat military trainer or five-seat light commercial transport aircraft of the Second World War. The
Cessna Model T-50 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane operated by the US Navy under the designation JRC-1 and by the USAAF under the designation C-78 later changed to UC-78 and nicknamed 'Bobcat'. The Cessna Model T-50 was powered by two 245 hp Jacobs R-755-9 radial piston engines providing a top speed of 314 kmh and a range of 1207 km.
Research Cessna Model T-50
The Champion J-1 Jupiter is an American amateur-built single-seat light aircraft first flown in 1959, and winner of the first prize for outstanding design at the 1959 International Fly-in of the Experimental Aircraft Association. The Champion J-1 Jupiter is powered by a Continental A65 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine or similar providing a top speed of 240 kmh and an endurance of three hours flying time.
Research Champion J-1 Jupiter
The Chance Vought Corsair was an American single-seater fighter aircraft of the Second World War, developed as a prototype in 1940. The Chance Vought Corsair (US Navy designation F4U, F3A and FG) was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with the outer wing sections set at a coarse dihedral angle powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-2800-8 double-row radial air-cooled engine. The
Chance Vought Corsair was armed with six .50 inch machine-guns in the outer wings and could carry two 1000 lb bombs under the fuselage and eight rockets, four under each wing.
Research Chance Vought Corsair
The Chance Vought Kingfisher was an American two-seater observation-scout seaplane and land aircraft of the Second World War in service with the US Navy as the OS2U and OS2N and with the British Fleet Air Arm from 1940 to 1944. The Chance Vought Kingfisher was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Pratt and Whitney Wasp-Junior R-985-AN-2 radial air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 275 kmh and a range of 1460 km. The Chance Vought Kingfisher was armed with a fixed .30 inch calibre machine-gun firing through the airscrew and one flexible machine-gun in the rear cockpit. In addition two 100 lb or eight 30 lb bombs could also be carried on bomb-racks in the outer panels.
Research Chance Vought Kingfisher
The Chance Vought XF5U-1 ('Flying Pancake') was an abortive American experimental fighter aircraft designed during the 1940s and prototyped in 1945, though by then the project had been scrapped. The Chance Vought XF5U-1 was designed a s a single-seater fighter powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2000-2 Twin Wasp 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines each rated at 1600 hp providing an estimated top speed of 811 kmh and an estimated range of 1465 km. Armaments were to be six machine-guns and an estimated payload of 2000 lb of bombs.
Research Chance Vought XF5U-1
The Changhe Z-8 is a French-designed Chinese utility and multi-role medium/heavy helicopter based upon the Aerospatiale SA 321, and first flown in 1985. The Changhe Z-8 is powered by three Changzhou Wozhou-6 turboshafts providing a top speed of 315 kmh and a range of 820 km. The Changhe Z-8 carries a flight crew of two or three and up to 39 passengers or 27 troops or 15 litters plus one attendant or 5000 kg of freight in the hold or carried as a slung load. Up to 2000 kg of disposable stores can be carried on the sides of the fuselage, typically anti-submarine torpedoes, depth charges or mines.
Research Changhe Z-8
The Chard Osprey was a British single-seat Standard Class sailplane developed from a Slingsby Dart sailplane, fitted with new wings in an attempt to improve performance at high and low speeds for competition flying. The Chard Osprey was first flown in 1966 and took part in the British National Gliding Championships of 1966, though it didn't perform as well as expected and was modified during the following year. The Chard Osprey was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane with a top speed of 217 kmh in smooth air.
Research Chard Osprey
The Chasle YC-12 Tourbillon is a French single-seater home-built light aircraft first flown in 1965. The Chasle YC-12 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of plywood-covered wooden construction powered by a Continental A65 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 230 kmh and a range of 800 km.
Research Chasle YC-12
The Chasle YC-20 Raz de Maree is a French two-seater tandem home-built light aircraft first flown in 1970. The Chasle YC-20 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of plywood-covered wooden construction powered by a Continental O-200 or Lycoming four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of between 225 and 310 kmh depending upon configuration and a range of about 880 km.
Research Chasle YC-20
The Chatelain AC-10 is a French two-seater side-by-side home-built light aircraft first built around 1969. The Chatelain AC-10 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of fabric-covered steel-tube construction powered by a 90 hp four-cylinder Continental engine providing a cruising speed of 170 kmh.
Research Chatelain AC-10
The Chengdu F-7 Airguard is a Chinese single-seater fighter aircraft developed during the 1980s based on the Chengdu J-7, but much improved for the export market. The Chengdu F-7 is powered by a Liyang Wopen-7B turbojet providing a top speed of Mach 2.04 and a maximum range of 2230 km with drop tanks fitted. Fixed armaments consist of two 30 mm calibre Type 30-1 cannons in the lower sides of the fuselage. The Chengdu F-7 is also fitted with four under wing hard points rated at 500 kg each which can carry PL-2, PL-2A, PL-5B, PL-7 and Matra R550 Magic short range air-to-air missiles, freefall bombs and multiple unguided rocket launchers.
Research Chengdu F-7
The Chengdu J-7 is a Chinese single-seater fighter aircraft based on the Soviet Mig-21. The Chengdu J-7 first flew in 1966 and entered service in 1967. The Chengdu J-7 is powered by a Liyang Wopen-7B turbojet providing a top speed of Mach 2.04 and a maximum range of 1490 km with a drop tank fitted. Fixed armaments consist of two 30 mm calibre Type 30-1 cannons in the lower sides of the fuselage. The Chengdu J-7 is also fitted with two under wing hard points rated at 500 kg each which can carry PL-2, PL-2A, PL-5B and PL-7 short range air-to-air missiles, freefall bombs and multiple unguided rocket launchers.
Research Chengdu J-7
The Chengdu JJ-5 is a Soviet-designed Chinese military advanced flying and fighter trainer aircraft first flown in 1966 based on the J-5A fighter. The Chengdu JJ-5 is powered by a Xian Wopen-5D turbojet providing a top speed of 1048 kmh and a range of 1230 km. The Chengdu JJ-5 carries a pupil and instructor in tandem.
Research Chengdu JJ-5
The Fanaero-Chile Chincol is a Chilean two-seater primary military trainer aircraft first flown in 1955. The Fanaero-Chile Chincol is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by Continental O-470-II engine providing a top speed of 210 kmh and a range of 650 km.
Research Chincol
The Boeing Vertol Model 114 (CH-47 Chinook) is a series of American utility and transport medium/heavy helicopters first flown in 1961 characterised by a long body and rotablades at each end. The Chinook is powered by two Textron Lycoming T55-L-712 turboshafts providing a top speed of 265 kmh and a range of 185 km depending upon load. The Chinook carries a flight crew of two to four and up to 44 troops or 24 litters plus two attendants or 18000 lbs of freight in the hold or 22798 lbs of freight carried as a slung load.
Research Chinook
The Chrysler C-27 Spartan is an Italian-designed American medium-range medium transport aircraft being a Chrysler fitted-out version of the Italian Aeritalia G222 for the US Air Force. The Chrysler C-27 entered service in 1991 and is powered by two General Electric (Fiat) T64-GE-P4D turboprops providing a top speed of 487 kmh and a typical range of 1500 km depending upon payload. The Chrysler C-27 carries a flight crew of three or four and up to 46 troops or 40 paratroops or 30 passengers or 24 litters plus attendants or 9000 kg of freight in the hold.
Research Chrysler C-27
The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus was a German single-seat high-performance sailplane first flown in 1967. The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane of mainly glass-fibre construction and a top speed of 250 kmh in smooth air.
Research Cirrus
The Champion Model 7 Citabria is a series of American two-seater light training and agricultural aircraft first produced by the Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation before the rights were purchased by the Champion Aircraft Corporation in 1954. The Citabria is a braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Lycoming O-235-C1 (or other engine depending upon variant) four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 180 kmh and a range of 1225 km. Other variants with different engines were also produced, with correspondingly higher top speeds and differing ranges. The Citabria was produced with non-retractable tail-wheel landing gear and also with floats.
Research Citabria
The Clark 1000 is an American single-seater, open cockpit, agricultural biplane first flown as a prototype in 1956. The Clark 1000 is a single-bay equal-span staggered biplane powered by a Continental R-67, Lycoming R-680 or Jacobs R-755 radial air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 161 kmh.
Research Clark 1000
The Clutton-Sherry Fred (Flying Runabout Experimental Design) was a British single-seater amateur-built light aircraft first flown in 1963. The Clutton-Sherry Fred was designed as a powered aircraft that could be flown by any experienced glider pilot without further training, that the aircraft should be able to operate from small, rough fields and be roadable. The Clutton-Sherry Fred was a wire-braced parasol monoplane of wooden construction powered by a 500 cc Triumph 5T motor-cycle engine providing a top speed of 105 kmh.
Research Clutton-Sherry Fred
The Procaer Cobra 400 is an Italian two-seater light jet monoplane. The Cobra 400 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of mixed wood and metal construction powered by a Turbomeca Marbore II turbojet providing a top speed of 610 kmh and a range of 1000 km.
Research Cobra 400
The Colonial Model C-1 Skimmer was an American two/three seater single-engined pusher amphibian flying-boat first flown in 1948 and produced in 1955. The Colonial Model C-1 Skimmer was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction with a single-step hull powered by a Lycoming O-290-D four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine mounted on a pylon above the hull providing a top speed of 200 kmh and a range of 1120 km.
Research Colonial Model C-1
The Colonial Model C-2 Skimmer IV was an American four-seater single-engined pusher amphibian flying-boat first produced in 1957, replacing the Colonial Model C-1. The Colonial Model C-2 Skimmer IV was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction with a single-step hull powered by a Lycoming O-360 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine mounted on a pylon above the hull providing a top speed of 216 kmh and a range of 805 km.
Research Colonial Model C-2
The Colt-Browning M2 was an American aircraft-fitted recoil operated machine-gun of 0.5 inch calibre and a rate of fire of 750 rounds-per-minute. It entered service in the late 1920s and was only withdrawn in the 1980s.
Research Colt-Browning M2
The Commonwealth Boomerang was an Australian single-seater fighter aircraft of the Second World War. The Commonwealth Boomerang was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4G Twin-Wasp two-row radial air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 474 kmh and a range of 1490 km. Armaments included two 20 mm cannons mounted in the outer wing.
Research Commonwealth Boomerang
The Commonwealth CA-22 and later Commonwealth CA-25 Winjeel was an Australian three-seater basic trainer aircraft developed in response to a request by the Royal Australian Air Force for a single-engined trainer aircraft to replace their de Havilland Tiger Moth biplanes. The Commonwealth CA-25 started development in 1948 and flew as a prototype in 1955. The Commonwealth CA-25 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-985-AN2 Wasp Jr radial piston engine providing a top speed of 299 kmh and a range of 825 km.
Research Commonwealth CA-25
The Commonwealth Wirraway was an Australian two-seater general purpose military aircraft of the Second World War. The Commonwealth Wirraway was a low-wing cantilever monoplane seating two in tandem with dual controls, and powered by a license-built Pratt and Whitney Wasp S1H1-G 9-cylinder radial air-cooled engine.
Research Commonwealth Wirraway
The Conal W-151 is a Brazilian six-seater light aircraft first flown as a prototype in 1964. The Conal W-151 is a braced high-wing monoplane of all-metal construction powered by a Continental IO-470-D six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 354 kmh and a range of 2000 km.
Research Conal W-151
The Concept-7 was an American four-seater roadable flying-wing aircraft first flown in 1963. The Concept-7 was a strut-braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Lycoming O-320 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine driving a two-blade pusher propeller operating in a slot in the wing and providing a top speed of 241 kmh and a range of 435 km.
Research Concept-7
The Aerospatiale/BA Concorde was a joint French and English supersonic airliner developed in 1964 and first flown in 1969, with the first production models produced in 1971. It was powered by four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA Olympus 593 Mk 602 afterburning turbojets, providing a top speed of 2338 kmh and a range of 6700 km. Concorde was manned by a crew of three and carried 128 passengers.
Research Concorde
The Canadair Convair 540 (CC-109) is a Canadian transport aircraft developed from the Convair CV-440. The Convair 540 was produced in two models: a passenger transport with accommodation for 48 passengers and an all-cargo version capable of carrying 6486 kg of freight. The Convair 540 is powered by two Napier Eland turboprop engines providing a top speed of 547 kmh and a standard range of 1996 km.
Research Convair 540
The Convair 600 was an American twin-engined medium-range airliner first flown in 1965. The Convair 600 was a turboprop conversion of the Convair-Liner 240 and was powered by two Rolls-Royce Datrt Rda.10 Mk 542-4 turboprops providing a top speed of 497 kmh and a range of 3060 km.
Research Convair 600
The Convair 640 was an American twin-engined medium-range airliner first flown in 1965. The Convair 640 was a turboprop conversion of the Convair-Liner 340 and was powered by two Rolls-Royce Datrt Rda.10 Mk 542-4 turboprops providing a top speed of 482 kmh and a range of 4835 km.
Research Convair 640
The Convair 880 was an American four-jet medium-range airliner of the late 1950's and 1960's, first flown in 1959. The Convair 880 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by four General Electric CJ-805-3 turbojet engines providing a top speed of 990 kmh and a range of 5520 km. The Convair 880 carried a crew of five and up to 88 first-class or 110 economy class passengers.
Research Convair 880
The Convair B-36 was an American strategic bomber first flown as a prototype in 1946 and in service from the late 1940's until 1959 - the last production model being delivered in 1954. Various models were produced, the Convair B-36 was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane powered by six Pratt and Whitney R-4360-53 Wasp Major 28-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines providing a top speed of 661 kmh and a range of 10940 km. Later models were powered by the same six engines plus four additional J47 turbojets and had a top speed of 696 kmh and a range of 16000 km. The Convair B-36 carried a crew of 16 including a five-man relief crew and was armed with twelve 20 mm cannons in six retractable remotely-controlled turrets, two 20 mm cannons on a flexible mounting in the nose, two 20 mm cannons in a radar controlled tail turret and carried a payload of 38140 kg of bombs in a four-section bomb bay.
Research Convair B-36
The Convair B-58 Hustler is an American supersonic medium bomber, first flown in 1956. It is powered by four General Electric J79-GE-3B turbojets providing a top speed of 1385 mph. It is manned by a crew of three and is armed with one General Electric T-171E3 Vulcan 29 mm cannon in a radar-aimed tail mounting and four wing-mounted pylons and an under fuselage mission pod capable of carrying nuclear and conventional bomb loads.
Research Convair B-58
The Convair C-131 Samaritan was an American military transport version of the Convair-Liner 240 and later Convair-Liner 340, and was the first pressurised twin-engined air-evacuation transport to be ordered by the Military Air Transport Service. The Convair C-131 had a top speed of 500 kmh and a range of 2560 km. The Convair C-131 carried either 37 passengers or 27 stretcher cases or combinations of the both, stretcher cases being stacked four high along the side of the aircraft.
Research Convair C-131
The Convair CV-440 is an American airliner introduced in 1954 as a modification of earlier Convair airliners which had been produced during the late 1940's. The Convair CV-440 is powered by two Pratt And Whitney R-2800-CB17 Wasp radial piston engines providing a top speed of 483 kmh and a range of 463 km fully laden. The Convair CV-440 carries a flight crew of two or three and up to 52 passengers or 5820 kg of freight in the cabin. Various Convair CV-440 aircraft are in service with the US military.
Research Convair CV-440
The Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart was an American experimental twin-jet delta-wing fighter seaplane first flown in 1953. The Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart was powered by two Westinghouse J34 and later J46 engines, and exceeded a speed of Mach 1 in a shallow dive, making it the first water-based aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound.
Research Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart
The Convair T-29 was an American military aircrew trainer aircraft developed in 1948 as a modified Convair-Liner 240 and first flown in 1949. The Convair T-29B was powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-99W engines providing a top speed of 480 kmh and a range of 2400 km.
Research Convair T-29
The Convair Tradewind (US Navy designation R3Y) was an American long-range transport flying boat of the 1950's first flown in 1954. The Convair Tradewind was powered by four Allison T40 turboprop engines providing a top speed of 480 kmh and a range of 6400 km. The Convair Tradewind could carry three 2.5 ton trucks, or 103 seated passengers, 92 stretcher cases plus 12 medical attendants or other freight.
Research Convair Tradewind
The Convair-Liner 240 was an American twin-engined medium -range airliner designed as a replacement for the DC-3 and first flown in 1947. The Convair-Liner 240 was powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CA18 eighteen-cylinder radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 538 kmh and a range of 2880 km. The Convair-Liner 240 carried a crew of three or four and forty seared passengers in pairs.
Research Convair-Liner 240
The Convair-Liner 340 was an American twin-engined medium-range airliner of the 1950's based on the earlier Convair-Liner 240. The Convair-Liner 340 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of metal construction powered by two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CB16 eighteen-cylinder radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 448 kmh and a range of 3225 km. The Convair-Liner 340 carried a crew of three or four and sat forty-four passengers in pairs.
Research Convair-Liner 340
The Corby Starlet was an Australian, amateur-built single-seater ultra-light monoplane designed and built by John Corby and entered into the 1964 Midget Racer Design Contest at Croydon, England, where it was placed eighth. The Corby Starlet was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction powered by an Agusta MV GA 40 two-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 176 kmh.
Research Corby Starlet
The Cornu helicopter was the first helicopter to made a successful free flight with a man on board. It was invented by a Frenchman, Paul Cornu in 1907.
Research Cornu
The Consolidated Vultee Model 29 Coronado (US Navy designation PB2Y) was an American patrol and transport flying-boat of the Second World War. The Coronado was a high-wing cantilever monoplane first prototyped in 1938 and entered service in 1941. The Coronado carried a crew of ten and was powered by four Pratt and Whitney R-1830-88 or R-1830-92 radial air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 310 kmh and a range of 1710 km. The Coronado was armed with three power-operated turrets fitted with 0.50 inch calibre machine-guns and had stowage for bombs or depth-charges in the wings.
Research Coronado
the Coward D-8 was an American single-seat all-metal sailplane designed for amateur home build during the 1960's.
Research Coward D-8
The Piel Emeraude CP304 is a French two-seater light monoplane developed from the Piel Emeraude CP30 with a Continental C85-12F engine and wing flaps.
Research CP304
The Piel CP750 is a French two-seater tandem light monoplane developed from the Piel Emeraude CP30 and intended for aerobatic flying. The Piel CP750 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Potez four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 240 kmh.
Research CP750
The Aviamilano CPV1 was an Italian single-seat high-performance sailplane designed for use in all weather conditions. The Aviamilano CPV1 was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane developed in 1967.
Research CPV1
The SSVV Crib E.C.41 was an Italian Open Class single-seat high-performance sailplane first flown in 1966. The SSVV Crib E.C.41 was a shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane with a top speed of 2000 kmh in smooth air.
Research Crib E.C.41
The Croses EC-6 Criquet is a French, side-by-side two-seater, tandem-wing light aircraft first flown in 1965. The Croses EC-6 is powered by a Continental four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 190 kmh and a minimum speed of 40 kmh.
Research Croses EC-6
The Croses EAC-1-03 Pouplume was a French amateur-built single-seater ultra-light tandem-wing biplane first flown in 1961. The Croses Pouplume was originally powered by a Moto 232cc two-stroke motorcycle engine providing a top speed of 70 kmh, later developments achieved speeds in excess of 95 kmh.
Research Croses Pouplume
The Bristol Aerospace CRV7 is a Canadian air-launched rocket capable of carrying various warheads for air-to-air and air-to-ground attack roles. The rockets have a typical flight speed of between 1000 kmh and 5390 kmh depending upon warhead weight and the speed of the launching vehicle and a range of 6490 metres in an air-to-ground role.
Research CRV7
CT-43A is the American military designation for Boeing 737 aircraft used as navigation trainers and also as transport aircraft.
Research CT-43A
The Cuauhtemoc M-1 is a Mexican license-built version of the American Maule M-4 four-seater light aircraft, and first produced in 1964. The Cuauhtemoc M-1 is powered by a Continental O-360-A four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 233 kmh.
Research Cuauhtemoc M-1
The Currie Wot is a British single-seater fully-aerobatic light biplane first developed as an amateur project during 1937, and later built by the members of the Hampshire Aeroplane Club in 1958. The Currie Wot is a braced biplane with two parallel interplane struts each side and N-type centre-section support struts powered by a Walter Mikron III four-cylinder in-line air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 153 kmh and a range of 385 km.
Research Currie Wot
The Curtiss Seahawk (SC-1) was an American single-seater ship borne scout aircraft of the Second World War first flown in 1944, entering service in 1945. The Curtiss Seahawk was a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Wright R-1820-62 9-cylinder radial air-cooled engine and armed with two 0.50 inch calibre machine-guns mounted one each side of the fuselage and bombs or depth charges carried in a bomb-bay in the central float.
Research Curtiss Seahawk
The Custer CCW-5 was an American twin-engined STOL monoplane first flown in 1953, and developed to exhibit the virtues of channel wings. The Custer CCW-5 was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane of channel wing configuration powered by two Continental IO-470-T six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engines providing a top speed of 322 kmh and a range of 1770 km. The Custer CCW-5 had accommodation for a pilot and up to four passengers.
Research Custer CCW-5
The Cvjetkovic CA-51 is an American single-seat ultra-light aircraft first flown in 1951, and originally built in Yugoslavia before the manufacturer moved to California. The Cvjetkovic CA-51 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a converted Volkswagen industrial engine providing a top speed of 138 kmh.
Research Cvjetkovic CA-51
The Cvjetkovic CA-61 is an American single-seat light aircraft designed for amateur-build. The Cvjetkovic CA-61 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane designed to be powered by any Continental engine of between 65 and 85 hp, such as the Continental A65 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine, providing a top speed of 193 kmh and a range of 685 km. The Cvjetkovic CA-61 may also be constructed in a two-seat side-by-side arrangement, with a reduced range of 595 km.
Research Cvjetkovic CA-61
The Cvjetkovic CA-65 is an American two-seat light aircraft designed as more powerful version of the for Cvjetkovic CA-61 with retractable landing gear, and designed for amateur-build. The Cvjetkovic CA-65 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Lycoming 125 hp four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine, providing a top speed of 257 kmh and a range of 685 km.
Research Cvjetkovic CA-65
|
Abbreviations
Aircraft
