Believed to be illustrated for the first time in the West, the MiG-21 depicted above is one of the most recent production variants of this Soviet fighter, referred to by NATO as the "Fishbed-J". This model embodies a re-contoured rear fuselage, repositioned pitot head, and two additional underwing strong points. For the intercept role two "Atoll" AAMs are normally carried in combination with a 23-mm NR-23 cannon housed by a centerline pod, and for the attack role up to four UV-16-57 pods each containing sixteen 55-mm rockets, four 550-lb (250-kg) bombs, or four 220-mm or 325-mm rockets may be carried on wing pylons.

The first Westland WG.13 Lynx made its first flight on 21 March 1971. Deliveries of the Lynx AH.1 for the British Army begin late in 1973, followed by Lynx HAS.2 for the Navy and HT.3 for the RAF. British orders are expected to total about 250, plus 80 for the French Navy.

The maritime patrol version of the Ilyushin Il-18 transport known by the NATO code-name of "May". This illustration, reproduced by courtesy of Herkenning, show the lengthened fuselage terminating in an MAD tail "sting" and the radome beneath the fuselage nose.

The maritime patrol version of the Ilyushin Il-18 transport known by the NATO code-name of "May". This illustration, reproduced by courtesy of Herkenning, show the lengthened fuselage terminating in an MAD tail "sting" and the radome beneath the fuselage nose.