The McDonnell Douglas F-15 in "dirty" configuration, with its generous over-fuselage airbrake extended.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15A/C Eagle - СШАUSA - 1972

General Dynamics' F-16 celebrated its triumph in the USAF Lightweight Fighter fly-off with a spirited display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Israeli Aircraft Industries' Kfir-C2 displays its dog-tooth leading edge and the canard foreplane designed to increase combat manoeuvrability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IAI Kfir - ИзраильIsrael - 1974

Replacing the L-29 Delfin trainer in the Eastern bloc will be the Aero L-39 Albatross.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Western eyes were able to examine Ilyushin's wide-body Il-86 for the first time, although it did not participate in the flying display. Its 455,000lb maximum take-off weight is spread by the triple main landing gear, and power comes from four Kuznetsov NK-86 engines. A full load of 350 passengers can be carried for about 2,400 n.m. The aircraft at Paris was the first prototype, the second is due to fly shortly, and production is under way.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ильюшин Ил-86 - РоссияRussia - 1976

The Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet trainer makes a slow pass with everything down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet - InternationalInternational - 1973

Argentina's air show debut was made by the FMA IA-58 Pucara counter-insurgency aircraft, powered by two 1,022 e.h.p. Turbomeca Astazou XVI G turboprops. It first flew on November 8, 1974.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FMA IA.58 Pucara - АргентинаArgentina - 1969

Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation exhibited the Falcon 50, which flew last November.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Falcon 50 - ФранцияFrance - 1976

Northrop's YF-17, now serving as the prototype for the US Navy's F-18 Naval Strike Fighter, makes a snappy take-off.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop YF-17 Cobra - СШАUSA - 1974

This plan view of the Northrop F-18 prototype portrays the leading-edge wing root extensions and the underwing intakes. Sidewinders are carried on the wing tips.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop YF-17 Cobra - СШАUSA - 1974

A view of the Northrop F-18 prototype which emphasises its twin fins.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop YF-17 Cobra - СШАUSA - 1974

The DHC-5D Buffalo, now re-entering production, was one of the representatives from de Havilland Canada, and treated everyone to its usual polished Stol display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo / C-8 - КанадаCanada - 1964

Another Israeli Aircraft Industries exhibit was the IAI-201 Arava, seen in its stretched form, fitted with Whitcomb winglets. 1,600lb extra fuel is carried in the completely “wet” wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IAI Arava - ИзраильIsrael - 1969

Undoubtedly one of the most unconventional aircraft was Poland's WSK-Mielec M-15 turbofan-powered agricultural biplane, with chemical hoppers in the wing gaps.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: PZL M-15 Belphegor - ПольшаPoland - 1973

One of the two AMST contenders, Boeing's YC-14 was making its first appearance outside the USA. Note the extensive flappery.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing YC-14 - СШАUSA - 1976

America's other AMST is the McDonnell Douglas YC-15, and the first prototype is seen here, carrying a CFM56 engine in its port outer nacelle and JT8D-17s in the other three.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas YC-15 - СШАUSA - 1975

Registered G-BETB especially for its Paris Salon appearance, this BAC Jaguar T.Mk 11 is actually B-08 G27-279, powered by a pair of uprated Adour Dash 26 engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar T / E - InternationalInternational - 1968