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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.

 
 

K+W C 3605, Switzerland, 1946 , Reconnaisance, Ground Attack 

 

 
 

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 

 

 
 

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

 

 
 

Iljushin Il 28, Russia, 1948 , Bomber 

 

The Il 28 was in use in all air forces of the eastern bloc. Later some of these aircraft were adapted to other roles, for example electronic reconnaissance.

 
 

Iljushin Il 28 NATO BEAGLE, Russia, 1948 , Bomber 

 

The Il 28 was in use in all air forces of the eastern bloc. Later some of these aircraft were adapted to other roles, for example electronic reconnaissance.

 
 

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.

 
 

Suchoi SU 10, Russia, 1949 , Bomber (prototype) 

 

 
 

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.

 
 

Breguet br 940 Vultur, France, 1950 , Navy attack plane 

 

The Vultur is a typical airfßcraft from the transition phase from propeller- to jet driven aircraft. It's main propulsion was a turpoprop system, but a Nene jet engine could be used on request. The Vultur was not build in quantities, but it was the predecessor to the Alizé carrier plane.

 
 

Douglas F3D Skyknight, USA, 1950 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

English Electric Canberra B-2, United Kingdom, 1950 , Bomber 

 

Light tactical bomber, later also used for photo- reconnaissance.

 
 

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.

 
 

North American A 2 / AJ2 Savage, USA, 1950 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

Republic F 84 Thunderjet, USA, 1950 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

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

 

 
 

Vought F 6 U Pirate, USA, 1950 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

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

 

555 were produced.

 
 

North American B 45 Tornado, USA, 1951 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Boeing B 47 Stratojet, USA, 1952 , Bomber and reconniassance missions 

 

 
 

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.

 
 

Douglas F 4 D Skyray, USA, 1952 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

Martin B 48, USA, 1952 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Avia B 33, Czech Republic, 1953 , Ground attack aircraft 

 

 
 

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.

 
 

Douglas B 66 Destroyer, USA, 1954 , Bomber 

 

 
 

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 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.

 
 

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.

 
 

Cessna A 37 Dragonfly, USA, 1955 , Light Attack Aircraft, Ground Support Role 

 

The A37 was developed from the T37 Trainer. The T37 was the standard jet trainer form the 50ies to the 70ies. The A 37 saw combat in Viet Nam.

 
 

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 

 

 
 

Lockheed AC-130 Spectre, USA, 1955 , Ground Attack Aircraft 

 

 
 

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

 

 
 

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

 

 
 

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.

 
 

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.

 
 

Douglas A 3 Skywarrior, USA, 1956 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

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.

 
 

Iljushin Il 54, Russia, 1956 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Iljushin Il 54 NATO BLOWLAMP, Russia, 1956 , Bomber 

 

 
 

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

 

 
 

Tupolev Tu 91, Russia, 1956 , Battle Aircraft Prototype 

 

 
 

Martin B 51, USA, 1957 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Blackburn B 103 Buccaneer, United Kingdom, 1958 , Bomber and tactical reconnaissance aircraft. 

 

The Buccaneer was designed as a carrier based fighter bomber for the Royal Navy. Later it was developed to a supersonic low level attack aircraft.

 
 

Dassault Etendard IV M, France, 1958 , Fighter bomber 

 

 
 

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer, United Kingdom, 1958 , Bomber and tactical reconnaissance aircraft. 

 

The Buccaneer was designed as a carrier based fighter bomber for the Royal Navy. Later it was developed to a supersonic low level attack aircraft.

 
 

Martin B 57, USA, 1958 , Bomber 

 

 
 

North American A5 / A3J Vigilante, USA, 1958 , Carrier based bomber 

 

 
 

Convair B 60, USA, 1959 , 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.

 
 

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

 

 
 

Grumman A 6 Intruder, USA, 1960 , Carrierbased Bomber 

 

The Intruder was designed as a dedicated bomber for carrier based operations. It is quite succesfull so it is on duty up to the 90ies.

 
 

McDonnell F 3 H Demon, USA, 1960 , Combat aircraft 

 

 
 

Myasishchev M 50, Russia, 1960 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Myasishchev M 50 NATO BOUNDER, Russia, 1960 , Bomber 

 

 
 

Tupolev Tu 14, Russia, 1960 , Bomber 

 

 
 

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.

 
 

British Aircraft Corp. TSR 2, United Kingdom, 1964 , Tactical bomber and reconnaisance aircraft 

 

Originally designed to follow the Canberra, the TSR 2s development was delayed by problems with its complex avionics very much. After the maiden flight in 1964, the TSR 2 project was shut down.

 
 

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

 

 
 

Dassault Mirage III V, France, 1965 , VTOL Fighter Aircraft 

 

 
 

North American OV 10 A Bronco, USA, 1965 , Ground attck and target display aircraft 

 

The Bronco was designed as a simple but most effective aircraft fpr tactical ground support in the Viet Nam war, which could be operated from the most simple airfields.

 
 

Vought A 7 E Corsair II, USA, 1965 , Carrier based attack aircraft 

 

 
 

Tupolev Tu 16, Russia, 1966 , Bomber 

 

 
 

British Aircraft Corp. 167 Strikemaster, United Kingdom, 1967 , Light Ground Attack airplane 

 

The Strikemaster is layed out as a training and light attack airplane. 101 were produced and are on duty in Saudi Arabia, South Jemen, Kenia, Oman, Kuweit, Singapore, New Zealand and Ecuador.

 
 

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.

 
 

Aero L 39 Albatros, Czech Republic, 1968 , Jet trainer and light ground attack plane 

 

The L39 followed the L29. It is designed to operate in extreme climates and from minor airfields with minimum conditions. The L39 is used as a target towing aircraft also.

 
 

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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