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Avia S 199, Czech Republic, 1946 , Fighter 

 

 
 

De Havilland DH 100 Mk. I Vampire, United Kingdom, 1946 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

The Vampire was a fighter/bomber of the first jet generation. The fuselage configuration was somewhat unusal to keep the engine section as short as possible.

 
 

Alekseev I 211, Russia, 1947 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

 

 
 

Avia S 102 "Fagot", Czech Republic, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The MiG15 was the most successful of the first sovjet jet fighters. During the Korean crisis it showed its potential against the american F86. The MiG15 was license-build in Poland as the Lim 1, in China and in Czekoslovakia.

 
 

Dornier / Morane Saulnier D 3803, Switzerland, 1947 , Fighter bomber 

 

bought. Parallel development to the D3802 which itself was derived from the Morane Saulnier MS540, but with the Saurer YS3 engine. Due to problems the prototype was not brought to numbers, instead surplus P51D were

 
 

Hawker Sea Fury, United Kingdom, 1947 , Carrier based fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 17, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The Jak 17 was developed from the Jak 15 and was one of the first jet fighters that saw active duty. It was in service in several east european countries.

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 17 NATO FEATHER, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The Jak 17 was developed from the Jak 15 and was one of the first jet fighters that saw active duty. It was in service in several east european countries.

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 23, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The Jak23 is derived from the Jak15 and 17, but was an all-metall construction. It was in service in the 50ies throughout eastern europe.

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 23 NATO FLORA, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The Jak23 is derived from the Jak15 and 17, but was an all-metall construction. It was in service in the 50ies throughout eastern europe.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 15, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The MiG15 was the most successful of the first sovjet jet fighters. During the Korean crisis it showed its potential against the american F86. The MiG15 was license-build in Poland as the Lim 1, in China and in Czekoslovakia.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 15 NATO FAGOT, Russia, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The MiG15 was the most successful of the first sovjet jet fighters. During the Korean crisis it showed its potential against the american F86. The MiG15 was license-build in Poland as the Lim 1, in China and in Czekoslovakia.

 
 

Westland Whyvern, United Kingdom, 1947 , Carrier based fighter bomber 

 

 
 

WSK Lim-1 / Lim-2 "Fagot", Poland, 1947 , Fighter 

 

The MiG15 was the most successful of the first sovjet jet fighters. During the Korean crisis it showed its potential against the american F86. The MiG15 was license-build in Poland as the Lim 1, in China and in Czekoslovakia.

 
 

Alekseev I 215 D, Russia, 1948 , Experimental fighter aircraft 

 

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 15, Russia, 1948 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Jakovlev Jak 15 NATO FEATHER, Russia, 1948 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Northrop F-89 J Scorpion, USA, 1948 , All weather fighter interceptor 

 

 
 

Aérocentre NC 1090, France, 1949 , Carrier based fighter aircraft (Prototype) 

 

 
 

Avions Marcel Dassault MD 450 Ouragan, France, 1949 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

De Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk. I, United Kingdom, 1949 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

Modified Vampire in some variants: Fighter/Bomber, carrier attack aircraft, nightfighter, trainer. The last Venoms have been in service until 1990 at the switzerland air force.

 
 

Avro CF 100 Canuck, Canada, 1950 , two-seater allweather longrange jet fighter 

 

The Canuck was a canadian development. It was in ser- vice from the mid-50ies to the mid-60ies until it was relieved from active duty by the F104. Some 30 were used as battle trainers.

 
 

De Havilland DH 115 Vampire T. Mk 55, United Kingdom, 1950 , Trainer 

 

Ther Vampire T is the two seat trainig version of the first jet fighter/bomber of the RAF. A radar equipped night fighter was developed from the Vampire T.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG 17, Russia, 1950 , Fighter 

 

The MiG17 was directly developed from the MiG 15. Larger and more powerful, it could go supersonic in horizontal flight for a short time. The MiG17 was developed further to fit other than fighter roles like ground attack, fighter bomber, radar directed interceptor etc.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 17 NATO FRESCO, Russia, 1950 , Fighter 

 

The MiG17 was directly developed from the MiG 15. Larger and more powerful, it could go supersonic in horizontal flight for a short time. The MiG17 was developed further to fit other than fighter roles like ground attack, fighter bomber, radar directed interceptor etc.

 
 

Republic F 84 Thunderjet, USA, 1950 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Republic F 84 F Thunderstreak, USA, 1950 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Sud-Est SE 202 Aquilon, France, 1950 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Supermarine Swift, United Kingdom, 1950 

 

 
 

Hawker Sea Hawk F. (G.A.) Mk. 6, United Kingdom, 1951 , Carrier-based Fighter/Bomber 

 

555 were produced.

 
 

F+W N 20 Aiguillon, Switzerland, 1951 , Fighter Bomber Prototype 

 

 
 

F+W N 20 . 2 Arbalète, Switzerland, 1951 , Fighter prototype 

 

 
 

Ryan FR 1 Fireball, USA, 1951 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Dassault MD 452 Mystère IV A, France, 1952 , Fighter bomber 

 

The Mystère family of fighter bombers was developed from the Ouragan. The Mystère IV was its latest model and the last subsonic fighter at the armée de l'air. After the invention of the Super Mystère it became a ground attack plane. Later this role was taken over by the Jaguar.

 
 

Grumman F 11 F Tiger, USA, 1952 , Carrier based fighter 

 

 
 

Lavochkin LA 15, Russia, 1952 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Lavochkin LA 15 NATO FANTAIL, Russia, 1952 , Fighter 

 

 
 

McDonnell F 2 H Banshee, USA, 1952 , Fighter 

 

 
 

McDonnell FH 1 Phantom, USA, 1952 , Carrier based fighter aircraft 

 

 
 

Saab J 32 Lansen, Sweden, 1952 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Avia S 105 "Farmer", Czech Republic, 1953 , Supersonic fighter 

 

Developed from the smaller MiG 17, the MiG 19 became the first sovjet supersonic jet fighter. Fitted with 2 engines, swept wings and a slightly different aero- dynamic configuration, it became the standard fighter aircraft for some years, until it was relieved by the more powerful MiG21.

 
 

Convair F 102 Delta Dagger, USA, 1953 , Fighter interceptor 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 19 PM, Russia, 1953 , Supersonic fighter 

 

Developed from the smaller MiG 17, the MiG 19 became the first sovjet supersonic jet fighter. Fitted with 2 engines, swept wings and a slightly different aero- dynamic configuration, it became the standard fighter aircraft for some years, until it was relieved by the more powerful MiG21.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 19 NATO FARMER, Russia, 1953 , Supersonic fighter 

 

Developed from the smaller MiG 17, the MiG 19 became the first sovjet supersonic jet fighter. Fitted with 2 engines, swept wings and a slightly different aero- dynamic configuration, it became the standard fighter aircraft for some years, until it was relieved by the more powerful MiG21.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 19 S, Russia, 1953 , Supersonic fighter 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 19 SM-12 PM, Russia, 1953 , Supersonic fighter 

 

 
 

Saab J 29 Tunnan, Sweden, 1953 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Sud-Est SE 5003 Baroudeur, France, 1953 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Sud-Ouest SO 4050 Vautour, France, 1953 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Douglas A 4 Skyhawk II, USA, 1954 , Carrier based fighter / bomber 

 

In an aera when fighter bombers became larger and heavier than ever, the Skyhawk design was a little revolution. This small and agile jet fighter became an outstanding success. It is on duty up to the 90ies, when relieved by the FA18 Hornet.

 
 

FMA IA 37 - 02, Argentina, 1954 , experimental fighter aircraft 

 

This supersonic delta fighter interceptor was designed with the assistance of Dr. Reimar Horten. First, a glider was designed was a proof of concept and flew in 1954. Then, a second prototype was built to check the general concept and design details. Later on, a third prototype is built for the achieving supersonic flight.

 
 

Grumman F 9 F Panther / Cougar, USA, 1954 , Carrier based fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Hawker Hunter F.6, United Kingdom, 1954 , Jet Fighter 

 

The Hunter was designed as a daylight jet fighter. It is called the Spitfire of the jet age because of its elegance. Most countries using them phased them out in the late 60ies, but some where on duty up to the 80ies.

 
 

McDonnell F 101 Voodoo, USA, 1954 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

McDonnell Douglas A 4 Skyhawk II, USA, 1954 , Fighter/Bomber 

 

In an aera when fighter bombers became larger and heavier than ever, the Skyhawk design was a little revolution. This small and agile jet fighter became an outstanding success. It is on duty up to the 90ies, when relieved by the FA18 Hornet.

 
 

North American F 86 Sabre, USA, 1954 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Supermarine Scimitar, United Kingdom, 1954 , Carrier based fighter 

 

 
 

Breguet Super Mystère B2, France, 1955 , Fighter/Bomber 

 

Developed from the Mystère IV she was the first supersonic jet fighter in france. Because she was not fitted with a Radar, the Mirage III took over had the fighter role, the Super Mystère became the figther bomber.

 
 

Dassault-Bréguet Super Mystère B2, France, 1955 , Fighter/Bomber 

 

Developed from the Mystère IV she was the first supersonic jet fighter in france. Because she was not fitted with a Radar, the Mirage III took over had the fighter role, the Super Mystère became the figther bomber.

 
 

Flug- und Fahrzeugwerke P 1604, Switzerland, 1955 , Fighter Bomber 

 

 
 

Folland Gnat Mk. 1, United Kingdom, 1955 , Light fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Hispano Aviation HA 200 D Saeta, Spain, 1955 , Fighter bomber, trainer 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 bis, Russia, 1955 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 bis NATO FISHBED-D, Russia, 1955 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 F, Russia, 1955 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 F NATO FISHBED-C, Russia, 1955 , Fighter 

 

 
 

North American F 1 / FJ 2 Fury, USA, 1955 , Carrier based fighter 

 

 
 

Republic F 105 D Thunderchief, USA, 1955 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Saab J 35 F Draken, Sweden, 1955 , Fighter bomber 

 

The Draken was one of the most capable fighter planes of its days. It had a double delta wing design. The Draken was in use up to the 90ies. A new version has been ordered by Austria in 1996 (!).

 
 

Suchoi Su 7, Russia, 1955 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Suchoi OKB Su 9, Russia, 1955 , Fighter 

 

 
 

Aerfer Sagittario II, Italy, 1956 , Light fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Breguet Mirage III C, France, 1956 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

The Mirage III with its characteristical delta shaped wings is a mach2 supersonic fighter that is capable of delivering a comparable high weapons load. Even in the 1990ies the Mirage III C is in active service in some countries.

 
 

Convair F 106 Delta Dart, USA, 1956 , Fighter interceptor with nuclear warhead 

 

 
 

Dassault Bréguet Mirage III C, France, 1956 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

The Mirage III with its characteristical delta shaped wings is a mach2 supersonic fighter that is capable of delivering a comparable high weapons load. Even in the 1990ies the Mirage III C is in active service in some countries.

 
 

Dassault B2 Super Mystère, France, 1956 , Fighter bomber 

 

The Super Mystère was the first french supersonic fighter. Later it was used in the role as a fighter bomber.

 
 

De Havilland DH 110 Sea Vixen F. AW Mk 2, United Kingdom, 1956 , Carrier based fighter bomber 

 

The Sea Vixen is a fighter bomber to be based on the british aircraft carriers. Some 150 were build. They were replaced by Phantom IIs.

 
 

De Havilland DH 113 Vampire Nightfighter Mk. 10, United Kingdom, 1956 , Night fighter 

 

 
 

FIAT G 91 R3 Gina, Italy, 1956 , Light Attack Aircraft 

 

The G91 was the result of a Nato-request for a light attack plane. It was used in several Nato countries.

 
 

Grumman Goblin, USA, 1956 , Experimental fighter 

 

 
 

HAL HF 24 Mk 1 Marut, India, 1956 , Fighter 

 

The Marut was designed by Kurt Tank who developed the famous Focke Wulf 190 and others. Designed for Mach 2+ this aircraft remained average because sufficient engines were not available to Indian engineers.

 
 

North American F 100 Super Sabre, USA, 1956 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Tupolev Tu 28 P, Russia, 1957 , Twoseat all weather fighter and tactical reconnaissance 

 

 
 

Vought F 7 U Cutlass, USA, 1957 , Carrier based fighter 

 

 
 

Dassault Etendard IV M, France, 1958 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

English Electric Lightning F.1, United Kingdom, 1959 , Fighter/Interceptor 

 

First British aircraft beyond Mach 2, extraordinarily to maintain. Look at the engines mounted one over the other.

 
 

Northrop F 5 Tiger II, USA, 1959 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Gloster Javelin, United Kingdom, 1960 , All-weather combat aircraft 

 

 
 

Dassault Mirage III BS, France, 1963 , Fighter / Bomber Trainer 

 

 
 

Lockheed F 104 G Starfighter, USA, 1963 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

Designed by Kelly Johnson as a light and fast inter- ceptor, the Starfighter was developed to be a all weather fighter bomber. It was not easy to handle and so, a very high number of crashes occured.

 
 

Lockheed Type 583 / 683 Starfighter, USA, 1963 , Fighter / Bomber 

 

Designed by Kelly Johnson as a light and fast inter- ceptor, the Starfighter was developed to be a all weather fighter bomber. It was not easy to handle and so, a very high number of crashes occured.

 
 

McDonnell Douglas F 4 C Phantom II, USA, 1963 , Fighter bomber 

 

The Phantom was designed for the US Marines. It was much more heavier and larger than any other fighter bomber before. The design was so successful that even the US Air Force and many other forces brought the Phantom into service up to the 90ies.

 
 

General Dynamics F 111 E Aardvark, USA, 1964 , Heavy fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Hispano Aviacion HA 300, Spain, 1964 , Jetfighter 

 

Developed in the 50ies by a project group headed by the famous Willy Messerschmitt in spain. Later the project was sold to egypt, where the first prototype rolled out in 1964. Later another was build, but the program was shut down in favour of the MiG 21.

 
 

Dassault Mirage 5 J, France, 1966 , Fighter Aircraft 

 

 
 

Dassault Bréguet Mirage F 1C, France, 1966 , Interceptor 

 

The Mirage F1 is build in various versione to fit different roles: F1A fighter bomber, F1B two seater fighter bomber, F1E ground attack, F1D two seater ground attack trainer.

 
 

Northrop T 38 Talon, USA, 1966 , Advanced trainer and light fighter 

 

 
 

Vought F 8 E Crusader, USA, 1966 , Carrier based fighter aircraft 

 

 
 

Lockheed YF 12 A, USA, 1967 , Fighter interceptor 

 

 
 

McDonnell Douglas F 4 E Phantom II, USA, 1967 , Fighter Bomber 

 

 
 

Saab JA 37 Viggen, Sweden, 1967 , Fighter bomber 

 

The Viggen was very agile due to its duck wing design, which was revolutionary at it's time. Up to the 90ies it is known as a very capable fighter bomber aircraft.

 
 

Suchoi OKB Su 22 M, Russia, 1967 , Fighter bomber 

 

This fighter bomber in the typical "Suchoi-look" is one of the first types that saw action with bent wing geometry. It was the standard fighter-bomber of the warsaw-pact countries during the 70ies and the 80ies.

 
 

Breguet Mirage F, France, 1968 , Fighter 

 

The Mirage F1 is build in various versione to fit different roles: F1A fighter bomber, F1B two seater fighter bomber, F1E ground attack, F1D two seater ground attack trainer.

 
 

Avions Marcel Dassault Mirage 5, France, 1968 , Swing Wing Fighter Bomber 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 MF, Russia, 1968 , Fighter bomber 

 

The MiG 21 MF is the all weather fighter/bomber variant of the MiG 21 family. It is derived from the MiG 21 F, but is much heavier, more powerful and equipped with a large avionics suite. It was in use in virtually any east bloc country.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 MF NATO FISHBED-J, Russia, 1968 , Fighter bomber 

 

The MiG 21 MF is the all weather fighter/bomber variant of the MiG 21 family. It is derived from the MiG 21 F, but is much heavier, more powerful and equipped with a large avionics suite. It was in use in virtually any east bloc country.

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 PF, Russia, 1968 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Mikoyan Gurevich OKB MiG 21 PF NATO FISHBED, Russia, 1968 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Hawker Siddeley Harrier G.R. Mk. 1, United Kingdom, 1969 , Fighter bomber with vtol/stol capabilities 

 

The Harrier is the first vtol attack plane that saw service. It was derived from the P 1127 Kestrel and developed to a family of fighter aircraft. The combi- nation of an agile fighter and vtol capabilites made the Harrier an extremely dangerous enemy.

       

 

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