aircraft wallpapers

Boeing AH-64D Apache Wallpapers1#

2009-10-04T17:37:00.000-07:00

A-10 Thunderbolt II #1

2009-08-14T12:53:00.000-07:00

F-35 Lightning II Wallpapers

2009-08-13T13:33:00.000-07:00

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable military strike fighter, a multirole aircraft that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air defense missions.

The F-35 has three different models; one is the conventional takeoff and landing variant, the second is short takeoff and vertical-landing variant, and the third is a carrier-based variant.

The F-35 is descended from the X-35, the product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. Its development is being principally funded by the United States, with the United Kingdom and other partner governments providing additional funding.

The F-35 appears to be a smaller, slightly more conventional, one-engine sibling of the sleeker, twin-engine F-22 Raptor, and indeed drew elements from it.

The exhaust duct design was inspired by the General Dynamics Model 200, a 1972 VTOL aircraft designed for the Sea Control Ship.

For specialized development of the F-35B STOVL variant, Lockheed consulted with the Yakovlev Design Bureau, purchasing design data from their development of the Yakovlev Yak-141 "Freestyle".

Boeing X-32 jet fighter aircraft wallpapers

2009-08-13T13:29:00.000-07:00

The Boeing X-32 was a multi-purpose jet fighter in the Joint Strike Fighter contest.

The X-32 featured a large chin mounted air intake and a large one piece carbon fiber composite wing, neither of which contributed to the sleek, awe-inspiring look expected from a high tech fighter, though the design does resemble the design of some Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

The two X-32 prototypes featured a delta wing design, which was chosen to minimize production manufacturing costs. However, eight months into construction of the prototypes, the JSF's maneuverability and payload requirements were refined at the request of the Navy and Boeing's delta wing design fell short of the new targets.

The first flight of the X-32A (designed for CTOL and carrier trials) took place in September 2000, from Boeing's Palmdale plant to Edwards Air Force Base. The X-32B demonstrated STOVL flight, first flying in March 2001. The X-32 achieved STOVL flight in much the same way as the AV-8B Harrier II with thrust vectoring of the jet and fan exhaust.

Harrier Jump Jet Wallpapers #1

2009-08-13T13:03:00.000-07:00

The Harrier Jump Jet, often referred to as just "Harrier" or "the Jump Jet", is a British designed military jet aircraft capable of Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) via thrust vectoring.

The Hawker P.1127, predecessor of the Harrier

US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier

Sea Harriers FA.2 on the deck of HMS Illustrious in the Persian Gulf

An RAF Harrier GR3 on display at Bletchley Park, England

A Harrier GR7A of 800 Naval Air Sqn, Royal Navy

Airbus A380 Wallpapers #1

2009-08-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS.

The largest passenger airliner in the world, the A380 made its maiden flight on 27 April 2005 from Toulouse, France, and made its first commercial flight on 25 October 2007 from Singapore to Sydney with Singapore Airlines.

The aircraft was known as the Airbus A3XX during much of its development phase, but the nickname Superjumbo has since become associated with it.

The A380's upper deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage, and its width is equivalent to that of a widebody aircraft.

This allows for a cabin with 50% more floor space than the next-largest airliner, the Boeing 747-400, and provides seating for 525 people in a typical three-class configuration or up to 853 people in all economy class configurations.

Boeing 747-400 Wallpapers #1

2009-08-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

The Boeing 747-400 is a widebody commercial airliner, and is the most recent version of the Boeing 747 aircraft in service.

Thai Airways International Boeing 747-400

The -400 series is the highest selling model in the 747 family. The 747-400 is to be replaced by the Boeing 747-8, which is in production.

Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400

Japan Airlines Boeing 747-400

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747-400

Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400

A Cargolux Boeing 747-400F

Boeing 747-400 of Aerolineas Argentinas

Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400

Air India Boeing 747-400 "Konark"

An ANA Boeing 747-400, decorated with images of different Pokémon

A Boeing 747-400 operated by British Airways, the largest operator of the 747

F-22 Raptor Wallpapers #1

2009-08-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology.

It was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor and is responsible for the majority of the airframe, weapon systems and final assembly of the F-22 raptor. Program partner Boeing Integrated Defense Systems provides the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and all of the pilot and maintenance training systems.

F-18 Hornet Wallpapers #1

2009-08-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

The McDonnell Douglas now Boeing F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather carrier-capable multirole fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets.

F-14 Tomcat Wallpapers #1

2009-08-12T06:19:00.000-07:00

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing aircraft, twin-engine, two-seat.

The F-14 was the United States Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform from 1974 to 2006.

F-15E Strike Eagle Wallpapers #1

2009-08-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a 1980s American all-weather strike fighter, designed for long-range interdiction of enemy ground targets deep behind enemy lines.

The F-15E Strike Eagle, a derivative of the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter, proved its worth in Desert Storm and Operation Allied Force, carrying out deep strikes against high-value targets, combat air patrols, and providing close air support for coalition troops

The F-15E Strike Eagle can be distinguished from other U.S. Eagle variants by its darker camouflage and the conformal fuel tanks mounted along the engine intakes.

F-16 Fighting Falcon Wallpapers

2009-08-11T12:38:00.000-07:00

The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force.

Designed as a lightweight, daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft.