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The USAAC proposed an engine of about 1200 cubic inches (20 L), hoping the engine's smaller size would lead to reduced drag and hence improved range. By 1932, the USAAC's encouraging efforts led the Army to sign a development contract with Continental Motors Company for the continued development of the engine design.
This article provides a list of active Indian military aircraft currently in service with the Indian Armed Forces, as well as aircraft on order. For a list of historical military aircraft used by the Indian military, see list of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force .
124.69 km (77.48 miles) USA Wilbur Wright Wright A December 31, 1908 110 m (361 ft) USA Wilbur Wright Wright A December 18, 1908 544 kg (1,200 lb) USA Wilbur Wright Wright A 59 kW (79 hp) France Gobron-Brille Gobron 1909 76.96 km/h (47.82 mph) France Louis Blériot Blériot XII August 28, 1909 234.21 km (145.53 miles) France Henry Farman HF.1 ...
The X-15's highest speed, 4,520 miles per hour (7,274 km/h; 2,021 m/s), [1] was achieved on 3 October 1967, [2] when William J. Knight flew at Mach 6.7 at an altitude of 102,100 feet (31,120 m), or 19.34 miles. This set the official world record for the highest speed ever recorded by a crewed, powered aircraft, which remains unbroken. [3] [4]
Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. United Kingdom: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5. Taylor, John W. R. (1966). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1966–67. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company. Donald, David (1997). The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company. ISBN 1-85605-375-X. Gupta, Amit ...
The history of aviation spans over two millennia, from the earliest innovations like kites and attempts at tower jumping to supersonic and hypersonic flight in powered, heavier-than-air jet aircraft. Kite flying in China, dating back several hundred years BC, is considered the earliest example of man-made flight. [ 1 ]
Type Country Class Role Date Payload (t) Range (km) Notes Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma: France: Rotorcraft: 1968: 3 (Internal)/4.5(External) 580 [4]Airbus A310 MRTT
A complete radio set was to be mounted in all aircraft, along with a radio direction finder for long-range navigation. [9] The maneuverability was to be at least equal to that of the A5M, while the wingspan had to be less than 12 m (39 ft) to allow for use on aircraft carriers.