NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of bomber aircraft

The Breguet 14 was a French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. It was built in very large numbers and production continued for many years after the end of the war. ... The Albatros C.III was a German two-seat general-purpose biplane of the First World War, built by Albatros Flugzeugwerke. ... The Rumpler Taube is a pre-World War I single plane aircraft, and the first mass produced military plane in Germany. ... The Gotha G series of bombers were the main German twin-engine bombers of World War I. Built by Gothaer Waggonfabrik, the first unsuccessful variant was the G.I. It had an unusual shape, with a fuselage upon the upper wing of the biplane, and only a small number were... The AEG G.I (originally designated K.I) was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I. Although it performed poorly, it formed the basis for more successful bombers from AEG, culminating in the AEG G.IV. Ten were built. ... The AEG G.II was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I developed from the AEG G.I. With more powerful engines, the twenty-four aircraft built featured performance adequate enough to enable them to see some limited operational use. ... The AEG G.III was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I developed from the AEG G.II. Like its predecessor, it was only built in small numbers and saw limited operational use. ... The AEG G.IV was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I developed from the AEG G.III. The further refinements included in this version at last resulted in an aircraft that performed well enough for large-scale production. ... The AEG G.V was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I, a further refinement of the AEG G.IV. The type was in use saw limited production before the armistice. ... The AEG N.I was a biplane night-bomber which saw limited action during World War I. A total of 37 were built. ... The AEG R.I was a four-engined biplane bomber aircraft of World War I. It was unusual for a multi_engined aircraft in that rather than mounting propellers directly to the engines and mounting these in nacelles, the R.I carried all its engines within the fuselage and turned its... The Caproni Ca. ... The Caproni Ca. ... The Caproni Ca. ... The Caproni Ca. ... The Caproni Ca. ... The Ilya Muromets (Илья Муромец in Russian) was the first mass produced bomber aircraft in the world, a massive four-engined biplane that could penetrate deep into the enemy territory and drop a significant load of bombs. ... The Handley Page Type O was an early bomber aircraft used by Britain during World War I. At the time, it was the largest aircraft that had been built in the UK and one of the largest in the world. ... The Vickers Vimy was a British heavy bomber aircraft of the World War I era. ... Handley Page V/1500 heavy bomber The Handley Page V/1500 was an uprated design from the O/400 with the intention of bombing Berlin from England. ... F.E.2b in profile. ... A Siddeley-Deasy-built R.E.8 The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 was a British two-seat biplane reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the First World War. ... Sopwith 1Â½ Strutter The Sopwith 1Â½ Strutter was a British one or two-seat biplane multi-role aircraft of the First World War. ... The Sopwith Cuckoo was a bi-plane torpedo bomber used by the British Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), and its sucessor organisation, the Royal Air Force (RAF). ...

1919-1935

The Aero A.12 was a Czechoslovakian biplane light bomber and military reconnaissance aircraft manufactured in small numbers shortly after World War I. Although reminiscent of the Hansa-Brandenburg-designed aircraft that Aero was building during the war under licence as the Ae. ... The Aero A.11 was a biplane light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft built in Czechoslovakia between the First and Second World Wars. ... The Aero A.42 was a Czechoslovakian bomber aircraft of 1929 that was only ever produced in prototype form. ... The Aero A.100 was a biplane light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft built in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. ... The MB.200 was a French bomber aircraft built by SocietÃ© des Avions Marcel Bloch, designed in response to a 1932 requirement for a new day/night bomber. ... The Dornier Do 11 was a German medium bomber developed in secret in the early 1930s. ... The Dornier Do 23 was a 1930s German bomber. ... The Tupolev TB-1 (Тяжелый бомбардировщик - Tyazholy Bombardirovschik - heavy bomber, development name ANT-4) was a Soviet bomber aircraft, an angular monoplane that served as the backbone of the Soviet bomber force for many years. ... The Boulton Paul P.29 Sidestrand was an twin_engine biplane medium bomber of the Royal Air Force. ... The Boulton Paul P.75 Overstrand was the last of the twin_engine biplane medium bombers of the Royal Air Force, a series that had begun during the First World War with the likes of the Vickers Vimy and Handley Page Type O. The Overstrand only saw brief service in the... The Handley Page Heyford was a British biplane bomber of the 1930s. ... The Hawker Hart was a two-seater biplane light-bomber of the Royal Air Force (RAF), which had a prominent role during the RAFs inter-war period. ... The Hawker Hind was an Royal Air Force light-bomber of the inter-war years. ... The Handley Page Type O was an early bomber aircraft used by Britain during World War I. At the time, it was the largest aircraft that had been built in the UK and one of the largest in the world. ... The Huff-Daland XB-1 was a prototype bomber aircraft built for the United States Army. ... In many ways, Curtiss Aircrafts B-2 Condor was nearly identical to its predecessor, the Huff-Daland XB-1. ... The Keystone B-3 was a bomber aircraft built for the US Army. ... The Keystone B-4 was a biplane bomber originally ordered by the United States Army Air Corps as the LB-13. ... Up until 1930, Light bomber planes were given the designation LB-. At that time the LB- designation was dropped, and the LB-14 was renamed the B-5. ... In 1931, the United States Army Air Corps received five working models (Y1B-6s) of the B-6 bomber. ... A B-10 being flown during a training session at Maxwell Air Force Base The Martin B-10 was the first all-metal monoplane bomber to go into regular use by the United States Army Air Corps, entering service in June 1934. ...

1936-1945

class="preview" id="pv51"> The LWS-4 Żubr (PZL-30 Żubr) was the Polish twin-engine medium bomber, produced in a small series in the LWS factory before the World War II. Development It was initially designed in the PZL in the early-1930s as a passenger plane. ... The PZL.23 Karaś was the Polish light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, designed in the mid-1930s in the PZL factory in Warsaw. ... The PZL-37 Los (in Polish: Łoś) was the Polish twin-engine medium bomber, used in the Polish September Campaign in 1939. ... The Amiot 143M was a late 1930s French medium bomber originally conceived as a multiplace de combat: an all-purpose aircraft which would be used as bomber, reconnaissance aircraft and escort fighter. ... The Amiot 354 was the latest in a series of fast, twin-engined bombers which fought with the Armée de lAir in limited numbers during the Battle of France. ... The Petlyakov Pe-2 (Cyrillic: Петляков Пе-2), nicknamed Peshka (Пешка - Pawn) was a Soviet medium bomber aircraft used during World War II. It was fast and maneuverable yet durable, and was manufactured in large numbers. ... The Petlyakov Pe-8, also known as TB-7 was a Soviet bomber aircraft of World War II, the only four-engined bomber the USSR used during the war. ... An Ilyushin Il-2 The Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik was one of the most formidable ground attack aircraft of World War II, and was produced by the Soviet Union in huge numbers; a total of 36,163 according to one source. ... The Ilyushin DB-3 (for Дальний бомбардировщик - Dalniy Bombardirovschik - long-range bomber) was a Soviet bomber aircraft of World War II. It was a twin-engined, low-wing monoplane that first flew in 1935. ... The Tupolev ANT-40, also known by its service name SB (Скоростной бомбардировщик - Skorostnoi Bombardirovschik - high speed bomber), and development co-name TsAGI-40, was a high speed twin-engined three seat monoplane bomber, first flown in 1934. ... The Tupolev TB-3 (Тяжелый бомбардировщик - Tyazholy Bombardirovschik - heavy bomber, development name ANT-6) was a heavy bomber aircraft which was deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and early 1940s. ... Junkers Ju 86 Junkers Ju 86 The Junkers Ju 86 was a German monoplane bomber and civilian plane. ... Junkers Ju 87 Dive-Bombers The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka was the most famous Sturzkampfflugzeug (German dive bomber) in World War II, instantly recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed undercarriage. ... The Junkers Ju 88 was a WW2 Luftwaffe twin-engine multi-role aircraft. ... The Ju 188 Rächer (Avenger) was a high-performance light bomber from Junkers, the planned follow-on to the famed Ju 88 with better performance and payload. ... The Junkers Ju 390 was a long-range derivative of the Junkers Ju 290 and was intended to be used as a heavy transport, maritime patrol aircraft, and bomber. ... The Dornier Do 17, sometimes referred to as the Bleistift (pencil) by its pilots, was a World War II light bomber produced by Dornier that was used for a short time by the Luftwaffe. ... The Dornier Do 217 was a World War II medium bomber designed from scratch as a replacement for the venerable Dornier Do 17. ... The Heinkel He 111 was the primary Luftwaffe medium bomber during the early stages of World War II, and is perhaps the most obvious symbol of the German side of the Battle of Britain. ... The Heinkel He 177 was a 4-engined long-range World War 2 bomber of the Luftwaffe. ... Douglas B-18A Bolo The Douglas B-18 Bolo was a United States Army Air Corps and Royal Canadian Air Force bomber of the late 1930s and early 1940s based on the Douglas DC-2. ... A B-17 on a bombing run. ... Royal Canadian Air Force B-24 Liberator The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft, and was used by most of the Allied air forces in World War II. Designed as a heavy bomber, it served with distinction not only in that... B-25 Mitchell, England, 2001 B-25 Mitchell was a twin-engined, medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation in the United States and used during World War II. By the time production of the plane ended, roughly 10,000 had been built, including PBJ-1 Navy Patrol Bomber and... Martin B-26 Marauder See A-26 Invader for the plane known as the B-26 from 1948 to 1962. ... The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Boeing Model 341/345) was a four-engine heavy bomber flown by the United States Army Air Force. ... B-32 Dominator in flight The Consolidated B-32 Dominator (Consolidated Model 33/34) was a heavy bomber made for United States Army Air Force during the Second World War. ... The Avro Lancaster was a four-engine World War II bomber aircraft made initially by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). ... The Avro Manchester was a twin-engined heavy bomber developed during World War II by the Avro aircraft company in the UK. The Manchester was a failure, being severely under-powered, but it was the forerunner to the famous Avro Lancaster bomber, one of the most successful bombers of the... The Bristol Type 142 Blenheim was a high-speed light bomber used extensively in the early days of World War II, built by Bristol Aeroplane Company. ... Halifax W1057 ZA-X of No. ... The Handley Page HP.52 Hampden was a twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force that was one of the main front-line bombers at the start of World War II. Along with the Whitley and Wellington bombers, the Hampden bore the brunt of the early bombing war... The de Havilland Mosquito (the wooden wonder) was a military aircraft that excelled in a number of roles during World War II. It was a twin engine aircraft with the pilot and navigator sitting side-by-side. ... The Stirling was a World War II heavy bomber design built by Short Brothers. ... The Vickers Wellington was a twin-engine, medium bomber designed in the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, by Vickers-Armstrongs Chief Designer, R.K. Pierson. ... The Vickers Wellesley was a 1930s light bomber built by Vickers for the Royal Air Force. ...

1946-current

English Electric Canberra B.2. ... A U.S. Air Force F-111 The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (the nickname was unofficial for most of its lifespan, but it was officially named Aardvark at its retirement ceremony for the United States Air Force) is a long-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft. ... The Dassault Mirage IV is a French jet-propelled supersonic strategic bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. ... The Dassault-Breguet Mirage 2000N is a variant of the Mirage 2000 designed for nuclear strike. ... The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French ground attack aircraft in service with the Armée de lAir, the Royal Air Force and several export customers, notably India. ... A Convair B-36D in flight The Convair (Consolidated Vultee) B-36 (unofficially named the Peacemaker, though the name is rarely used) was a strategic bomber aircraft, operated mainly by the United States Air Force. ... USAF B-47E Stratojet. ... The Boeing B-50 Superfortress was basically a post-World War II revision of the wartime B-29 Superfortress with new, more powerful (3,500-HP Pratt & Whitney R-4360-35) radial engines and numerous other improvements. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The English Electric Canberra was a first-generation jet bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s, and remaining in service until the early years of the 21st century. ... B-58 Hustler The Convair B-58 Hustler was a high-speed jet bomber developed for the Strategic Air Command during the late 1950s. ... The Douglas B-66 Destroyer was a Strategic Air Command light bomber based on the United States Navys A3D Skywarrior, and intended to replace the Douglas B-26 Invader. ... The XB-70 The North American XB-70 Valkyrie was conceived for the Strategic Air Command in the 1950s as a high-altitude bomber that could fly three times the speed of sound (Mach 3). ... A U.S. Air Force F-111 The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (the nickname was unofficial for most of its lifespan, but it was officially named Aardvark at its retirement ceremony for the United States Air Force) is a long-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft. ... The B-1 Lancer The Boeing IDS (formerly Rockwell) B-1B Lancer is a long-range strategic bomber in service with the USAF. Together with the B-52 Stratofortress, it is the backbone of the United States long-range bomber force. ... A-10 Thunderbolt II The A-10/OA-10 Thunderbolt II, often known as the Warthog, is the first US Air Force aircraft designed for close air support of ground forces. ... USAF F-117 Nighthawk during maintenance The United States Air Forces F-117A Nighthawk is the worlds first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology. ... The United States Air Force is the only agency in the world that operates the B-2 Spirit. ... Ilyushin Il-10 was a ground attack aircraft that was an upgrade from the Ilyushin Il-2 developed past the second world war. ... The Ilyushin Il-28 is a jet bomber aircraft that was originally manufactured for the Soviet Air Force and was the USSRs first such aircraft to enter large-scale production. ... The Myasishchev M-4 Molot (Russian: Hammer, NATO reporting name Bison) is a four-engined strategic bomber, designed by Vladimir Myasishchev and developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a bomber capable of attacking targets in North America. ... An Indian Air Force MiG-27 Flogger. ... The Sukhoi Su-7 (NATO designation Fitter) was a swept wing, turbojet-powered fighter-bomber used by the Soviet Union and its allies. ... Two aircraft share the designation Su-17 The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO reporting name Fitter) was a Soviet attack aircraft developed from the Su-7 fighter-bomber. ... Su-24 Fencer of the Russian Air Force The Sukhoi Su-24 (NATO reporting name Fencer) was the Soviet Unions most advanced all-weather interdiction and attack aircraft in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Su-25 The Su-25 (NATO reporting name Frogfoot) is a battlefield attack, close air support, and anti-tank aircraft designed by the Soviet Union. ... The Tupolev Tu-4 was a piston-engined Soviet strategic bomber which served the Soviet Air Force from the late 1940s to mid 1960s. ... The Tupolev Tu-16 (NATO codename: Badger) was a twin-engine jet bomber used by the Soviet Union. ... The Tupolev Tu-22 (NATO reporting name Blinder) is a Soviet jet supersonic bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. ... The Tupolev Tu-22M (NATO reporting name Backfire) is a supersonic, swing-wing, long-range strategic bomber developed by the Soviet Union. ... Tupolev Tu-95 Bear The Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO reporting name Bear) is the most successful Tupolev strategic bomber and missile carrier from the times of the Soviet Union. ... Tupolev Tu-160 The Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO reporting name Blackjack) is a supersonic, swing-wing heavy bomber designed in the Soviet Union. ... Avro Lincoln The Avro Lincoln was a British 4-engined heavy bomber of World War II, developed from the Avro Lancaster and initially known as the Lancaster IV and V, becoming the Lincoln B1 and B2 respectively. ... The Avro Vulcan was a British-built jet-engined, delta-winged subsonic bomber, once part of the RAFs V bomber force. ... The Handley Page Victor was a British jet bomber aircraft, one of the V bombers intended to carry Britains nuclear arsenal. ... this article is about the jet powered bomber, for the biplane see Vickers 131 Valiant. ... The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French ground attack aircraft in service with the Armée de lAir, the Royal Air Force and several export customers, notably India. ... English Electric Canberra B.2. ... The Panavia Tornado is a jet engine fighter-bomber jointly developed as the Multi-role combat aircraft - or MRCA - by Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom. ...

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