The Fairchild Hiller A-10A - the one of two very different designs which have been selected by the USAF for prototype construction and a "fly-off” in the A-X competition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - СШАUSA - 1972

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1966

One of three of the most formidable close support fighters now in production are illustrated. The BAC/Breguet Jaguar (British single-seat Jaguar S-07)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969

Expected to fly in 1973, the Panavia MRCA represents the next generation of strike fighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974

One of three of the most formidable close support fighters now in production are illustrated. The Vought Corsair II ( USAF A-7Ds)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought A-7 Corsair II - СШАUSA - 1965

The Saab 105XT is one of the growing group of trainer/strike aircraft which provide an economic alternative to the more specialised ground attack aeroplanes for smaller countries.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB SAAB 105 - ШвецияSweden - 1963

The Dornier/Dassault-Breguet Alphajet, for which Germany and France have a requirement for 200, is to fly in 1972.

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

The Northrop A-9A - the one of two very different designs which have been selected by the USAF for prototype construction and a "fly-off” in the A-X competition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop YA-9 - СШАUSA - 1972

Sikorsky is competing for Army funds with the proposed AH-3 based on the well-established S-61 design.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk - СШАUSA - 1970

Barred from operating armed fixed-wing aeroplanes, the US Army is pressing forward with development of armed helicopters. Despite early problems, the Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne is now showing promise

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne - СШАUSA - 1967

Deliveries of the Saab Viggen to the Swedish Air Force are about to start.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Viggen / AJ.37 - ШвецияSweden - 1967

The Mitsubishi XT-2 trainer is now at the start of its flight test programme, and a strike fighter derivative is to be developed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi T-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1971

One of three of the most formidable close support fighters now in production are illustrated. The McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (two-seat TA-4K)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas TA-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1965