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Solar-powered long-endurance UAV; observation and communications platform; [65] [66] two of three aircraft in storage; MoD has not been a participant in any flights since 2021 [67] UK Military Flying Training System
While the engine cowling is the same of previous Model 32 and 22, the theory proposes that the plane is an early production Model 52. [45] The Model 32, 22, 22 Kō, 52, 52 Kō and 52 Otsu were all powered by the Nakajima Sakae Mod. 21 engine. [41] That engine kept its designation in spite of changes in the exhaust system for the Model 52.
In May 2001, the MOD formally issued a request for proposals in regards to the new transport aircraft, referred to as the C-X program; at the time, the MOD planned to procure 40 aircraft to replace its aging Kawasaki C-1 and C-130 Hercules fleets.
Also reported by MOD that US doesn't have any objections regarding S400s. [46] Defense Ministry, has confirmed the signing of a contract to purchase 40 F-16V Block 70s from the United States. [47] Undergoing negotiations for acquisition of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon. [48]
The major competitors for C-295 included Saab 2000 (Saab would manufacture entire 56 units in India; not permitted by MoD), Ilyshin Il-214, Antonov An-132 (partnered with L&T). However, after the submission deadline crossed on 22 October 2014, it was reported on 1 November that Tata-Airbus consortium was the only responder for the tender.
The Y-20 uses components made of composite materials. [16] Eight types of different relays used on Y-20 are developed by Guilin Aerospace Co., Ltd. a wholly own subsidiary of China Tri-River Aerospace Group Co., Ltd.(中国三江航天集团), which is also known as the 9th Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). [17]
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (pronounced "El-ten-eleven") [1] is an American medium-to-long-range, wide-body trijet airliner built by the Lockheed Corporation.It was the third wide-body airliner to enter commercial operations, after the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.
Many aircraft types have served in the British Royal Air Force since its formation in April 1918 from the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.This is a list of RAF aircraft, including all currently active and retired types listed in alphabetic order by their RAF type name.