WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT - INFO

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  WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT WHEN WORLD WAR II began in 1999, air forces had already replaced most of their fabric skinned biplanes with all metal, stressed-skin monoplanes Aireraft played a far greater role in military operations during World War II than ever before, The wide range of sireraft duties, and the introduction of radar tracking and guidance systems, put pressure on designers to improve aircraft performance. The main areas of improvement were speed, range, and engine power. Bombers became larger and more powerful - converting from two to four engines in order to carry a heavier bomb load: the US B 17 Flying Fortress could carry up to 6,2 tonnes (6,1 tons) of bombs ver a distance of about 3,200 km 2.000 miles), Some aircraft increased their range by using drop tanks (fuel tanks that were jettisoned when empty to reduce drag). Fighters needed speed and manoeuvrability: the Hawker Tempest shown here had a maximum speed of 700 kph (36 mph), and was one of the few Allied aircra...
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LIGHT AIRCRAFT - INFO

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 LIGHT AIRCRAFT


LIGHT AIRCRAFT, SUCH AS THE ARV SUPER 2 shown here, are small, lightweight, and of simple construction. More than a million have been built since World War 1, mainly for recreational use by private owners. Virtually all light aircraft have piston engines, most of which are air cooled, although some are liquid cooled. Open cockpits, almost universal in the 1920s, have today been replaced by enclosed cabins. The cabins of high wing aircraft have one or two doors, whereas those of low-wing aircraft usually have a sliding or hinged canopy. Most modern light aircraft are made of aluminium alloy, although some are made of wood or of fibre reinforced materials. Light aircraft today also usually have navigational instruments, an electrical system, cabin heating wheel brakes, and a two-way radio.

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