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Piper Chieftan

The Piper PA-31 Navajo, introduced in 1967, represents a family of twin-engined civil utility aircraft designed for the corporate and general aviation markets. Originally conceived in response to a request from company founder William T. Piper in 1962, the initial PA-31 drew inspiration from the Twin Comanche, integrating two Lycoming TIO-540-A turbocharged engines. The extended…

Piper Comanche

The Piper PA-24 Comanche, introduced in 1958, is a light civil utility aircraft crafted by Piper Aircraft. The initial model was equipped with a single Lycoming O-360-A1A engine. Among the subsequent variants in the series, the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, which entered production in 1958, stands out. This new model featured a carbureted Lycoming O-540-AIA5 engine,…

Northrop T-38

The Northrop T-38 Talon stands as a twinjet supersonic jet training aircraft, originating from the initial N-156 project. This development emerged after a series of discussions with General Electric Aviation, which proposed a lightweight yet powerful engine for use in future aircraft. Subsequently, an agreement was reached to develop a lightweight fighter equipped with General…

Pilatus PC-24

The Pilatus PC-24, a light business jet manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft in Switzerland, was introduced in 2013. Drawing inspiration from the commercial success of its predecessor, the PC-12, Pilatus aimed to develop a complementary aircraft. Surveying the general aviation market, the company sought to enhance range and top speed while preserving the ruggedness of the…

Pilatus PC-9

The Pilatus PC-9, a single-engine, low-wing training aircraft, is a product of Pilatus Aircraft’s development and production efforts. Conceived as an upgraded iteration of the preceding PC-7, the design aimed to modernize the structure while retaining the overall layout of its predecessor. Official development commenced in 1982, resulting in the designation PC-9 for the new…

Leonardo (AgustaWestland) A109C

The AW109, originally designated A109, is a nimble, twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland, now part of Leonardo. Initially conceptualized in the late 1960s as a single-engine commercial helicopter, the A109 underwent redesign to meet the growing demand for a twin-engine configuration, incorporating twin Allison 250-C14 powerplants. Introduced in 1976, the A109 achieved considerable success…

Leonardo (AgustaWestland) A109S

Introduced in 2005, the AW109S Grand is a nimble, twin-engine helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland, now under Leonardo, based on the A109E aircraft. Stemming from the AW109 family, the helicopter was designed to create a civilian variant for utility purposes. The AW109S Grand was developed by extending the fuselage and cabin of the AW109 and incorporating…

Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW139 (AB139)

The AW139, a medium-sized twin-engined helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland, now a part of Leonardo, serves as a versatile, multi-role, medium lift utility aircraft. It is extensively utilized in various capacities such as passenger transport, emergency response for law enforcement, ambulance or firefighting operations, as well as search and rescue or maritime patrol tasks. Over the…

Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW169

The Leonardo AW169 is a twin-engine helicopter developed and manufactured by the helicopter division of Leonardo, formerly known as AgustaWestland. Described as a light-intermediate, twin-engine utility helicopter, the AW169 underwent development with a primary focus on reducing production, operation, and maintenance costs. AgustaWestland strategically decided to have the AW169 share cockpit configuration and several components…

Leonardo (AgustaWestland) Mark II

The AW109, originally designated A109, is a nimble, twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland, which is now part of Leonardo. Initially conceived in the late 1960s as a single-engine commercial helicopter, the design underwent redevelopment due to increasing demand for a twin-engine configuration, ultimately incorporating twin Allison 250-C14 powerplants. Introduced in 1976, the AW109 achieved…