Exhibited at Paris, the example of the Mil Mi-26 was a pre-production model; the clamshell-type loading doors and drop-down rear loading ramp are well shown in this photograph.

Exhibited at Paris, the example of the Mil Mi-26 was a pre-production model.

The three-view drawing (including the lower side view) depict the EH-101 in its naval ASW version; the upper side view shows the commercial transport, with additional fuel in extended fuselage-side fairings.

One of the three new prototypes displayed by Siai Marchetti at Paris was the SF.260-TP.

A model photograph of the SAAB 2105, the Swedish contender to meet the Flygvapen requirement for a new multi-role combat aircraft; its contenders include the Northrop F-5S.

A provisional three-view drawing of the SAAB 2105, the Swedish contender to meet the Flygvapen requirement for a new multi-role combat aircraft; its contenders include the Northrop F-5S.

The Airbus A320 programme, launched during the Paris Air Show, embraces both the A320-200 and the shorter fuselage A320-100.

The Airbus A320 programme, launched during the Paris Air Show, embraces both the A320-200 (three-view) and the shorter fuselage A320-100 (shown in the additional side view).

Model photograph of the CASA-Nurtanio CN-235, the subject of a joint development programme in Spain and Indonesia.

Three-view drawing and of the CASA-Nurtanio CN-235, the subject of a joint development programme in Spain and Indonesia.

Grumman has been selected, from three contenders, to proceed with construction of a forward-swept wing demonstrator (wind-tunnel model shown) which it identifies as the Advanced Technology Demonstrator Aircraft (ATDA).

Grumman has been selected, from three contenders, to proceed with construction of a forward-swept wing demonstrator (three-view shown) which it identifies as the Advanced Technology Demonstrator Aircraft (ATDA).

The Siai Marchetti S.211 prototype, which made its first flight on 10 April 1981 and was one of the new aircraft seen at the Paris Air Show in June.

Three-view drawing of the Siai Marchetti S.211, the prototype of which flew on 10 April 1981

This full-scale mock-up of the IA 63 was displayed by Fabrica Militar de Aviones at the Paris Air Show.

The Gulfstream Peregrine I primary/basic trainer made its first flight on 22 May 1981 and was shown as a static exhibit at Le Bourget.

The Gulfstream Peregrine I primary/basic trainer made its first flight on 22 May 1981 and was shown as a static exhibit at Le Bourget.

This mock-up photograph of the Northrop F-5G Tigershark show several design changes that have been made since it was first revealed in 1980.

This three-view drawing of the Northrop F-5G Tigershark show several design changes that have been made since it was first revealed in 1980.

I.A.R.-827A - типичный современный сельскохозяйственный самолет, оснащавшийся встроенным оборудованием для применения ядохимикатов и имевший кабину с очень хорошим обзором.
A Romanian newcomer at Paris was the IAR-827A, a heavy-duty ag-plane which has been in production for the past year, initially to meet domestic requirements.

A Romanian newcomer at Paris was the IAR-827A, a heavy-duty ag-plane which has been in production for the past year, initially to meet domestic requirements.

Shorts 360 prototype made its first flight at Belfast on 1 June, 1981, just in time to be displayed at Le Bourget alongside the Shorts 330.

One of the three new prototypes displayed by Siai Marchetti at Paris was the SF.600-TP