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.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)