Military Aircraft (United States Air Force) Flashcards
Gulfstream C-20A Gulfstream III
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Lockheed C5 Galaxy
Gulfstream C-37B (none)
-Military Version of Gulfstream G550
North American O-47 (none)
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
-Very similar to the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash, the difference being that RF-84F has two engines with the intakes at the wing roots.
Cessna UC-35C Citation Ultra/V
-Specific Designation for the USMC the UC-35D is the Citation Encore
Fairchild Republic T-46A Eaglet
- One production variant was delivered the other 9 were scrapped
- Instead was replaced by the T-6A Texan II
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
-Number of engines on the inboard and outboard pylons varies
Stinson L-1/O-49 Vigilant
Gulfstream C-20F Gulfstream IV
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
-Even during the hey day of the P-51, this was still the most desired aricraft to own by student pilots in America
Aero Commander L-26/U-9B (none)
-Can also be seen as the U-4B if USAF and U-9B if Army
Timm N2T-1 Tutor
-Seen on the Nationals Test 2014
Lockheed A-29 Hudson
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
- Very similar to the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash, the difference being that RF-84F has two engine intakes at the wing roots.
- RF-84F intake moved due to a camera
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Cessna UC-35B Citation Encore/V
-Specific designation for the Army, the UC-35A is the Citation Ultra
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Beech T1A Jayawk
Douglas A-24 Banshee
-US Army Air Corps version of the SBD Dauntless used by the Marine Corp
Boeing/McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Culver PQ-14 Cadet
- Flown by radio controls as a live fire target for gunnery practice
- 2,043 produced
Boeing VC-25 (none)
Fairchild At-21 Gunner
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
-Final definitive version of the iconic B-17; the chin turret was operated by remote control
Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
- After market conversion for COIN operations in South America; codename Project Peace Condor
- Tip tanks may or may not be present; also has taller vertical stabilizer
North American B-25 Mitchell
Douglas A-26 Invader
-Edit 10.09.2016 Justin T: Changed ‘A’ side picture as it showed a Douglas B-26K Counter Invader
Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Curtiss AT-9 Jeep
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper
- Aircraft is incorrectly labled as a Piper L-4 Grasshopper on the Regionals 2013 Rec Test NIFA.
- The Aeronca has a bend in the landing gear strut, a 90 degree rudder break and a somewheat unique cowling
Cessna UC-35B Citation Encore/V
-Specific designation for the Army, the UC-35A is the Ultra
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
-Fifi is the final airworthy B-29 in the World.
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk
Republic P-43 Lancer
-Gear fold into the aircraft, Curtiss P-36 the gear fold away
Lockheed VC-140 Jetstar
-May be seen withouth the ‘V’
Fokker C-31A Troopship
-US Army parachute aircraft
Northrop Grumman E-8 J-STARS
-edit 05.09.2015 JustinT: Changed manufacturer to Northrop Grumman from Boeing
Cessna UC-35C Citation Ultra/V
-Specific Designation for the USMC, the UC-35D is the encore
Convair TF-102 Delta Dagger
Boeing VC-137 (none)
-Converted Boeing 707 used for VIP transport
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Cessna O-2 Skymaster
Vultee A-31/35 Vengeance
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
- First and only aircraft to deploy nuclear arms against another country, Bockscar dropped bomb Fat Man on Nagasaki in the second nuclear attack, while Enola Gay dropped bomb Little Boy on Hiroshima in the first nuclear attack.
- Fifi is the only currently flying B-29 (corrected on 2/17, glenn)
Cirrus T-53A (none)
Beechcraft UC-43 Traveller
Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
-If you look at the picture you will notice ONE engine. It has a freaking camera in the nose, hence FLASH
Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II
Lockheed/Alenia C-27J Spartan
-Very similar to the Aeritalia G.222 (none), differs in the number of props blades on each engine. The C-27J has 6 a piece.
General Dynamics F-111 (none)
-A lot of debate if (none) or Aardvark should be used. In a write-in situation always use (none). If in a multiple choice pairing use Aardvark if that option exists.
##footnote -Edit 11-19-24 Testy: Removed Aardvark as common name
Aero Commander L-26/U-4B (none)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain
North American F-100 Super Sabre
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Fairchild UC-61 Argus
Lockheed F-5 Lightning
-Unarmed photo recon verionson of the P-38
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
North American P-82 Twin Mustang
-Can also be seen as the F-82 (1/23, Glenn)
Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper
Lockheed EC-130J Commando Solo
- Mission is to operate as a propaganda machine, hijacking radio, and tv frequencies. This is in addition to everything a regular Herc can do.
- Note the large antennas the form an ‘X’ over the vertical stabilizer
Fairchild AU-23 Peacemaker
Federal AT-20 Anson
-American designation for the Avro 19 Anson
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Stinson L-1/O-49 Vigilant
Douglas A-20 Havoc
-Intake on top of engine cowling; rounded top to the vertical stabilizer.
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Seversky P-35 (none)
Cessna U-3A (none)
-Blue Canoe is for Air Force only; very colloquial.
Northrop YC-125 Raider
North American A-36 Apache
- Also has rectangular speed brakes on top of the airframe; extra intake ontop of the cowling
- Very similiar to the early model P-51s
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Boeing KB-50J Superfortress
-Huge vertical stabilizer, additional jet engine, retractable refueling lines
North American T-6 Mosquito
-Used in small numbers by during the Korean and Vietnam wars as a forward controlling aircraft. Look for the phosphorus marking rockets under the wings or for the antenna bulge behind the cockpit greenhouse.
Cessna T-37 Tweet
DeHavilland of Canada U1-B Otter
Northrop T-38 Talon
Grumman OA-14 Widgeon
North American B-25 Mitchell
Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
Boeing L-15 Scout
-Produced in very limited numbers, only 12 according to Wikipedia
Boeing E-4 (none)
-Advanced airborne command post, 4 of which were built.
North American T-28 Trojan
Martin B-26 Marauder
Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent
- Smooth things on side
- Chin
DeHavilland of Canada C-7 Caribou
-Military designation for the DHC-4 Caribou, US Army
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
- D-Day Doll is a well photographed example of this aircraft.
- Similiar to the C-47 Skytrain though this aircraft lacks the large cargo door fitted on the pilot side rear fueselage that the C-47 has. This aircraft is a dedicated troop transport.
- 250 built
PZL C-145A Skytruck
-See in one of two paint schemes, all black or the white w/blue stripes
Gulfstream C-37B G550
Brewster SB2A Buccaneer
Boeing E-6B Mercury
- Navy’s airborne C&C
- Has the dome on top
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
IAI F-21A Kfir Lion Cub
-Leased to the US Navy as a practice aggressor aircraft
Bell FM-1 Airacuda
-13 produced as heavy fighter aircraft in the 1930s
Convair B-58 Hustler
Douglas C-110 (none)
-USAAF designation for the DC-5
DeHavilland of Canada C-7 Caribou
- Cruciform tail
- Flown by the United States Army Vietnam
edit 10.05.2014: Known in the US army as the C-7
Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
-Early models may not have the nose bump
General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Fairchild AC-119 Stinger
General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Rockwell B-1A (none)
- edit 10.18.2014 Justin: Lancer was not an official name for the B-1A
- edit 3.24.15, removed Navy. The B-1 was strictly an Air Force project that was killed after the Regan era defence budget was decreased
Boeing C-32 (none)
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Stinson L-1/O-49 Vigilant
-Rec the blue tailed aircraft in the back of the A slide.
Bell FM-1 Airacuda
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
Grumman OA-12 Duck
-Naval variant is the J2F
Cavalier F-51D Mustang 2
-Taller vertical stabilizer than original mustang; may or may not have tip tanks
Bell P-63 King Cobra
-Engine mounted behind the pilot exactly like the Airacobra; vertical stabilizer has a much sharper angle compared to the Airacobra.
Boeing E-6A Mercury
- Navy’s flying command and control
- No dome on top
Convair C-131 Samaritan
Douglas C-74 Globemaster
CASA C-41A Aviocar
Boeing KB-50J Superfortress
Vultee P-66 Vanguard
CASA C-41A Aviocar
-edit 03.31.2016 Justin T: Changed designation from C-212 to C-41A.
De Havilland of Canada RO-6A none
-Used for range control.
Convair B-32 Dominator
Convair/Stinson L-13 Grasshopper
-Can be seen in an inline or radial variant, also may have the wings and the horizontal stabilizer folded up
Northrop T-38 Talon
DeHavilland of Canada E-9A Widget
Douglas P-70 (none)
- Night figher derivative
- Look for radar antenna on the nose or radar bulge in the bomb bay
Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
- Very similar to the F-84F Thunderstreak, the biggest difference being in that the F-84F has one engine intake in the nose as opposed to the 2 in the wing roots
- “Flash stands for camera in the nose” -Ross Oleck
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
McDonnell-Douglas F-101 Voodoo
-Originally a McDonnell design
Martin B-10 (none)
-Eventually replaced by the Douglas B-18 Bolo in USAAF service. Fairly odd nose with a glass dome that protrudes directly upward.
IAI F-21A Kfir Lion Cub
-Leased to the US Navy as a practice agressor aircraft
Cessna T-47 Citation II
Cessna U-17 Skywagon
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
- Note that Flying Fortress is two words
- Tail gun is considerably different from other bombers of the Second World War
Curtiss O-52 Owl
-Two man observation aircraft the navigator/radio operator could slide the cockpit winshield back to operate a small mounted machine gun.
Dornier C-146A Wolfhound
- Do. 282 used in various roles by the Air Force
- Paint scheme seen below is the most commonly applied scheme
Stinson AT-19/V-77 Reliant I
-500 given to the British during WW2 under the lend lease act, thus making them American aircraft despite the paint scheme being British
Douglas A-20 Havoc
-edit 10/19: replaced Q image, showed a figher derivative (glenn)
Cessna U-27A Caravan
North American F-86 Sabre
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
North American O-47 (none)
Vought F7U Cutlass
Curtiss C-46 Commando
North American F-86D Sabre Dog
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk
Cessna UC-35A Citation Ultra/V
-Specific designation for the Army, the UC-35B is the Citation Encore for the Army
Learjet C-21 (none)
-Military version of the Learjet 35
Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint
-Rivet has a ‘V’ in it which bears resemblance to the ‘W’ in RC-135W
North American T-39 Sabreliner
- Manufacturer can be either Rockwell or North American.
- Amount of windows down each side can vary greatly between the different model numbers.
Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
Boeing KC-46A Pegasus
McDonnell Douglas VC-9C (none)
-VIP transport operated by the United States Air Force
Douglas O-38 (none)
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
-Altered Q slide, FICON was used w/the RF-84
Lockheed F-94 Starfire
Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Lockheed/Alenia C-27J Spartan
-Very similar to the Aeritalia G.222 (none), differs in the number of props blades on each engine. The C-27J has 6 a piece.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
-The B-17 gets most of the credit for bombing Germany into submission; however half of the raids were also carried out by B-24 crews
Gulfstream C-37A Gulfstream V
Douglas B-18 Bolo
Grumman OA-9/13/JRF-5 Goose
-Civilian version is the G-21 Goose
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
DeHavilland of Canada C-7 Caribou
Fairchild UC-27/F-27A (none)
-Military variant of the Fairchild F-27 (none)
Convair/Stinson L-13 Grasshopper
-May be seen with the wings folded up as shown on the ‘Q’ slide, also may have a radial variant.
North American T-28 Trojan
DeHavilland of Canada UV-18A Twin Otter
Douglas B-23 Dragon
Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner
General Dynamics EF-111 Raven
Lockheed AC-130U Spectre
Boeing E-4 (none)
-Advanced airborne command post, 4 of which were built.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/(none)
- No bulge at the top of the vertical stabilizer
- edit 10.16.2014 Justin: Aardvark is not an official name. If it is an option use it; do not use Aardvark on write ins however.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Aeronca L-16 Champion
-May not always have the ‘swoopy’ tail that the Champion is known for though this model does
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Aeronca L-16 Champion
-May not always have the standard ‘swoopy’ tail that the Champion is known for
Lockheed VC-140 Jetstar
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
- Square intakes and flat top to vertical stabilizer
- “The pilot has to throw a dart to get to the engine” Justin Therriault
Cessna U-17 Skywagon
Noordyun UC-64 Norseman
-For the civillian model there is no number designation
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Convair UC-880 (none)
-One developed as a test bed for the US Navy
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/(none)
-Aardvark is not an officially recognized name for this aircraft, only use as an option for multiple choice
Short C-23 Sherpa
-Short 330 (none) is the civilian variant.
DeHavilland Canada U-6A Beaver
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Cessna T-50 Bobcat
North American T-28 Trojan
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Cessna LC-126 (none)
Gulfstream C-37A Gulfstream V
Boeing KC-97 Stratotfreighter
- Aircraft being refueled is a Vought A-7 Corsair II
- Edit 1/23 confirmed that Stratotanker is an incorrect name (Glenn)
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star
Northrop RF-5E Tigereye
Ford C-3/C-4 (none)
-USAAC Ford Tri-motor
Lockheed U-2 (none)
-Lockheed U-2R (none) ‘Q’ side, although in a write in situation it would not be advisable to try and outsmart the test writer.
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Fairchild UC-61 Argus
Lockheed B-34 Lexington
- This is the army designation for the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, which can be tough to distinguish from the Harpoon.
- Q slide is seen on Justin Therriaut’s Star Wars IV A New Hope Rec Test
McDonnell-Douglas C-9A Nightengale
-The McDonnell Douglas C-9B is the Skytrain II
Pilatus UV-20A Chiricahua
-Two aircraft used by the Golden Knights Army Parachute Team in the 1970s and the 1980s
Fletcher FD-25 Defender
-13 Built by the United States, intended for service in Vietnam
Rec Three
Learjet C-21A (none)
Beechcraft C-12 Huron
McDonnell Douglas C-9A Nightengale II
Piper L-4 Grasshopper
BAe C-29A (none)
-Operated exclusively by the FAA, always seen in this paint scheme
Douglas B-23 Dragon
DeHavilland DH.89 Dominie
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Lake LA-4-250 Seawolf
Douglas B-23 Dragon
Rockwell B-1B Lancer
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F-15 Eagle
Helio U-10 Courier
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
- Commonly seen in the all black scheme; very successful night fighter/raider in the Pacific Theater WWII
- First aircraft specifically designed to incorporate radar
Vultee P-66 Vanguard
Beechcraft MC-12W Liberty
- Forward faceing “eye” either side of the cockpit
- Large bump on top of aircraft, with large irregular engines
Helio AU-24A Stallion
Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter
-Confimed that Stratotanker is an incorrect name, 1/23 Glenn
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Douglas C-32 (none)
- Military DC-2, passenger
- No freight door
Douglas A-24 Dauntless
-US Army Air Corp version of the SBD Dauntless used by the Marine Corp; may also be named Banshee
Cessna U-3A (none)
- US Air Force Cessna 310 (none)
- Blue Canoe is Air Force only; very colloquial.
Northrop F-5 Tiger II/Freedom Fighter
-edit 15.01.2016 Justin T: Changed ‘A’ slide picture, it was the same as the ‘Q’ side.
Cessna UC-35A Citation Ultra/V
-Specific designation for the Army, the UC-35B is the Encore equivalent
Aeronca L-16 Champion
- All silver version not designated Grasshopper
- edit 04.26.2015 Justin: Champion confirmed as name on 2013 Regionals Rec Test, (none) has been removed
North American B-25 Mitchell
Gulfstream C-38 Courier
-Two built, in this case do not use IAI as manufacturer
Fairchild C-82 Packet
North American P-64/NA-60 (none)
-Tail in most cases, not all, can look like an exact take away from the T-6 Texan built of course by North American.
BAe C-29A (none)
-Operated exclusively by the FAA, seen exclusively in this paint scheme
Lockheed C-69 Constellation
-22 built as troop transports. Caution as this aircraft may be mixed up with the C-121.
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
- Rounded Top
- No Straight Line Transition
- edit 22.25.2016 Justin T: Change ‘A’ side picture as it showed a Kuwaiti Air Force C-17
Curtiss O-52 Owl
- 203 built and 19 eventually served with the Soviets
- None of the US versions ever saw frontline service
Boeing RC-135S Cobra Ball
-Ribbed things on side, enlarged radar cone
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Rockwell B1B Lancer
North American F-100 Super Sabre
Douglas B-18 Bolo
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
Beechcraft C-12 Huron
- The C-12J Huron is an entirely different Beechcraft airframe.
- Also used by the Navy in a trainer role.
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Northrop F-89 Scorpion
-Development started in 1946 as an all-weather fighter to replace the Northrop P-61 Black Widow.
Beechcraft MC-12W Liberty
- Forward faceing “eye” either side of the cockpit
- Large bump on top of aircraft, with large irregular engines
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Boeing C-40 Clipper
Fairchild C-26 Metroliner
Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Boeing F8B (none)
Boeing E-3 Sentry
Culver PQ-14 Cadet
- Flown by radio control for target practice
- Since they were built to be destroyed bare necessities were called for
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Beechcraft U-8F Seminole
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
North American O-47 (none)
Aero Commander L-26/U-9B (none)
-If in US Air Force colors the designation may be U-4B, US Army could also be seen as U-9B
Bell P-39 Airacobra
Douglas C-110 (none)
Vultee A-31/35 Vengeance
Lake LA-4-250 Seawolf
DeHavilland of Canada C-7 Caribou
-Known as the DHC-4 in civil colours
Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
Stinson L-1/O-49 Vigilant
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Lockheed Q-Star/YO-3 (none)
Boeing C-22 none
Martin B-26 Marauder
Cessna U-27A Caravan
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/(none)
-Aardvark is not an official name; if it is an option for multiple choice use it, if in a write in put (none)
Boeing C-22 none
North American B-25 Mitchell
Pilatus U-28A Draco
-USAF designation for the PC-12
Lockheed F-94 Starfire
-One of a few American fighters/interceptors to have rockets loaded internally
North American B-25 Mitchell
Douglas C-21/C-26/C-29 Dolphin
-Coast Guard variatn carries the designation RD-1
Rec both
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender (top)
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter A/B (bottom)
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
-Bulge where the gear fold up near the wing root
Ryan L-17 Navion
-Windoes are a good way to identify this aircraft. In civilian colors there is no number desgination.
Douglas C-33 (none)
- Military DC-2, freighter
- Some will have the DC-2 fuselage with a DC-3 tail minus the spine (see below)
Douglas AC-47 Spooky
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Martin B-10 (none)
Dehavilland of Canada EO-5B Dash 7
can also be seen as EO-5C
Edit 12.26.24 Testy: Corrected manufacturer from DeHavilland to DHC
Gulfstream C-20F Gulfstream IV
Vultee A-31/A-35 Vengeance
Pilatus U-28A Draco
-Update 02.23.2021 Justin Therriault: Draco is the official USAF nickname, changed from (none).
General Dynamics/Martin RB-57F (none)
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
North American F-86 Sabre
Douglas C-74 Globemaster
Lockheed C-130 Herculese
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Douglas A-26 Invader
-Cut directly above the engine cowling; flat top to the vertical stabilizer.
Lockheed HC-130J Combat King II
-Very difficult to distinguish between all of the Hercules variants, Combat King has pods under the wings for in-flight refueling.
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
- Very similiar to the C-47 Skytrain, this aircraft is a dedicated troop transport and lacks the large cargo door on the left hand side of the fueselage.
- Commonly seen as the D-Day Doll
Northrop YC-125 Raider
Beechcraft QU-22 Pave Eagle
- Unmanned signal relay aircraft used in the Vietnam war
- The bulge on the nose is an extensive silencing system
- 34 built
Boeing KC-46A Pegasus
Bell P-59 Airacomet
North American F-100 Super Sabre
Rockwell B1-B Lancer
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
-What appear to be gear struts on the Q side are optional hard points for missiles
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
-Similar to the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. The Dart has square engine intakes that are placed further aft than the round intakes on the Dagger. The vertical stabilizer also has a flat top instead of a pointed one found on the dagger.
Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Beechcraft MC-12W Liberty
- Forward faceing “eye” either side of the cockpit
- Large bump on top of aircraft, with large irregular engines
Slingsby T-3A Firefly
Douglas O-38 (none)
Beechcraft C-12J Huron
-You must distinguish this aircraft as the C-12J Huron
Bell P-63 Kingcobra
- Engines is actually located behind the pilot
- Has four blades not three like the P-39, and has a square rudder at the bottom.
Douglas B-18 Bolo
-Based off of the DC-2 and used for a variety of training missions in the pre war and early years of World War II. Meant to replace the Martin B-10 (none)
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
Gulfstream C-20A Gulfstream III
Cessna T-41 Mescalero
Lockheed C-40 Electra Junior
Learjet C-21A (none)
Piper L-4 Grasshopper
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
-7,524 built according to Wikipedia, over half of them being delivered to NATO nations.
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk
Boeing B-50 Superfortress
Boeing P12 (none)
Beechcraft C-12J Huron
-This aircraft must be distinguished as the C-12J Huron, just C-12 is wrong
Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Fairchild C-82 Packet
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Cessna LC-126 (none)
Republic F-105G Thunderchief
-The two-seat Thunderchief was designed for Wild Weasel Missions, that is a mission designated to take out enemy SAM sites. All F-105G aircraft are two seat.
Beechcraft U-8F Seminole
-65 Queen Air in military colors
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
- Note the antennas under the horizontal stabilizer. Webbing antennas stretch from the vertical stabilizer to the horizontal stabilizer.
- Mission to disrupt enemy command communications
Curtiss A-18 Shrike
- 13 Built
- Used operationally
Stinson L-5 Sentinel
-Compared to the other ‘L’ designated aircraft the L-5 has a super swoop to the tail, tubular landing gear struts, and differently shaped engine cowl openings.
Douglas C-39 (none)
-Hybrid, DC-2 fuselage with DC-3 tail.
Interstate L-6A Grasshopper
-edit 09.09.2014 Justin: A/C is known as the Grasshopper
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
-Bullet fairing with straight line transition to the vertical stabilizer
Fairchild C-26 Metroliner
-US Air Force version of the Fairchild 23 Metroliner
Helio U-10 Courier
Lockheed C-60A Lodestar
Beechcraft VC-6A (none)
Bell P-59 Airacomet
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
-One of a very select few heavy lift aircraft that have a stick has the main control input
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Edit 2/26 Glenn
North American/Ryan L-17 Navion
-Edit, 5/11 Glenn: changed none to L-17
Douglas C-47A Skytrain
-Members, Clarence Ware left and Charles Plaudo right, of the “Filthy 13” apply warpaint before being dropped into occupied Normandy France
Helio U-5 Twin Courier
- Only 7 built
- Used by the infamous “Air America”
Boeing C-32 (none)
North American B-45 Tornado
Beechcraft UC-43 Traveller
Douglas C-21/C-26/C-29 Dolphin
-The US Coast variant carries the designation RD-1
Convair B-58 Hustler
-4 huge powerful engines, itty-bitty wheels
Beechcraft T-42 Cochise
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
-Spine on the vertical stabilizers
