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The earliest bomber planes in World War I included the
Italian Caproni Ca 30 and the British Bristol T.B. 8 in 1913, and the French Voisin III
The most common plane used in WWII was the
llyushin Il-2 Shturmovik, with over 36,000 produced. This heavily armored Soviet ground-attack aircraft was the most-produced combat aircraft of the war.
The most used American plane in the Korean War was the
North American F-86 Sabre
dropped from planes like the F-4 Phantom II and helicopters like the UH-1 "Huey". The B-52 bomber was also used extensively, primarily for dropping conventional bombs, while the UH-1 Huey was the most widely deployed helicopter overall and could carry various weapons including rockets and modified mortar bombs.
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Modern military and commercial aircraft are traded to many countries,
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
The most common fighter plane in WWI was the
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SPAD S. XIII
The most iconic bombs of WWII are
"Little Boy" atomic bomb due to its unprecedented destructive power and its historical use on Hiroshima, and the conventional "Grand Slam" bomb, the largest and heaviest conventional aerial bomb of the war.
The most common aircraft weapons in the Korean War were
machine guns (like the .50 caliber on the F-86 Sabre)
Deadliest jet in Vietnam induced in 1960
F-4 Phantom II
stealth technology, advanced sensors, and a powerful single-engine design that can reach speeds of Mach 1.6
lockheed martin f-35 lightning ii
The most common and effective weapon for shooting down planes in WWI was the
synchronized machine gun mounted on a fighter aircraft
The most common aircraft weapons are
missiles for long-range engagements and cannons, particularly the 20mm Gatling gun like the M61 Vulcan, for close-range combat
What engine was used in the f-86 sabre
Turbojet
single-engine attack helicopter that was developed from the UH-1 Iroquois (Huey). It served as the backbone of the U.S. Army's attack helicopter fleet until the AH-64 Apache replaced it, and versions like the AH-1W SuperCobra were used by the U.S. Marine Corps. Cobras are known for their tandem cockpit, stub wings for weapons, and a chin-mounted turret, and they have seen extensive service in conflicts like the Vietnam War and Somalia.
The Bell AH-1 Cobra
modern multirole fighter with a top speed of Mach 2.5 ( 1,6501 comma 650 mph), a service ceiling of 60,00060 comma 000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 81,00081 comma 000 Key features include the EPAWSS electronic warfare suite for improved survivability, the capacity to carry up to 22 air-to-air missiles or a variety of other ordnance, and a longer airframe life of
boeing f-15ex eagle ii
This plane was arguably the deadliest Allied plane of WWI in terms of enemy aircraft downed, credited with 1,294 victories, but it was also one of the most dangerous for pilots, who often died in combat or training due to its tricky handling
Sopwith Camel
what is commonly known as the biggest american and German bomber
Convair B-36 Peacemaker is the largest American bomber ever built, while the Heinkel He 177 Greif was Germany's only operational long-range heavy bomber during World War II.
The most used helicopter in the Korean War which was famous for its role in medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) and became the icon of the war's helicopter use.
Bell H-13 Sioux
The fastest jet associated with Vietnam was the
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
a top speed of Mach 2.0, a maximum takeoff weight of 83,500 pounds, a wingspan of 44 feet, 6 inches, and a length of 62 feet, 1 inch
The F-22 Raptor
The first planes used in World War I were primarily unarmed reconnaissance aircraft, with the
Blériot XI
This plane is considered one of the deadliest aircraft due to its staggering number of aerial victories (over 20,000), while the Boeing B-29 Superfortress was deadly for its strategic impact, most notably as the aircraft that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan
Messerschmitt Bf 109
The most common bombs dropped during the Korean War were
high explosive and incendiary bombs, with estimates suggesting over 635,000 tons of ordnance were dropped by US aircraft on North Korea
The heaviest helicopter in Vietnam also known as the "Skycrane". This heavy-lift helicopter was designed for lifting large payloads, such as downed aircraft, bulldozers, and artillery, with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 47,000 pounds and a cargo hook capacity of 20,000 pounds.
Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe
a single-seat attack aircraft designed for close air support, featuring a highly durable and heavily armored airframe
A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the "Warthog