20176
Warplane Art / Re: DH Mosquito P.R.Mk1
« on: December 19, 2006, 09:47:40 PM »
Good- it is most important that you have more or less find your style 
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20177
Let Let Let Announcment / Re: Aircraft drawings
« on: December 18, 2006, 11:58:19 PM »
Bently is ultimate draughtsman!!! And researcher!!!
20178
Warplane Art / Speed road to Photoshop
« on: December 17, 2006, 07:20:58 PM »
Photoshop is one amazing program with an unrivaled power and incredible depth. In this new sticky topic you will going to learn some killing Photoshop technique and basic goal is to learn how to manipulate with your images. Be sure that if you going to study of the step by step which will be presented here that you will became more creative user and this will be achived with no extra effort. Technique will be presented for PC users but difference for the Mac users is in the name of short cut's.
Are yoy ready?!?
Are yoy ready?!?
20179
Combat Warplanes / Four new F-16 for Poland
« on: December 17, 2006, 12:28:26 PM »
Four more F-16s to be delivered to Poland
by By Chris McGee
Aeronautical Systems Center Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFPN) -- Four more F-16s are scheduled to arrive in Poland Dec. 14 as part of a second wave of a 48-aircraft delivery and a $3.8 billion program executed by Aeronautical Systems Center and the Air Force Security Assistance Center here.
The F-16 deliveries are part of the Poland Peace Sky Program, a Foreign Military Sales effort that began in April 2003 and is managed by the U.S. Air Force for the United States.
The first four aircraft delivered under the program arrived in country Nov. 9 amid much fanfare. Numerous dignitaries for both countries attended the arrival ceremony, including Polish President Lech Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kaczynski, Minister of Defense Radek Sikorski, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe and Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe Gen. Tom Hobbins.
The program promises to build stronger relations between the two countries and advance mutual security interests for the NATO and coalition partners as they train and operate together.
According to Steve Nix, F-16 Poland security assistance program manager with the 643rd Aeronautical Systems Squadron here, numerous ASC program offices support Poland Peace Sky.
"The F-16 Poland System acquisition program is managed by the 643rd AESS with numerous key team members here at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base," said Mr. Nix. "Various other program offices manage specific components of the program, including engine acquisition, aircrew training systems, sensors, the Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, the Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation System and the Common Munitions Bit Reprogramming Equipment."
In addition to ASC's and AFSAC's program execution role, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Air Force International Affairs led a team effort involving numerous organizations in developing the Poland Peace Sky Program.
Deliveries will take place until December 2008, with the country to receive a total of 36 F-16C and 12 F-16D models.
The Polish F-16s will be the most advanced fighter aircraft in NATO. Worldwide, 24 air forces fly more than 4,300 F-16s combined.
A ceremonial rollout of the first Polish F-16 took place at the Lockheed Martin production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15. The aircraft purchase by Poland constitutes the first such buy from the United States by a former Warsaw Pact country.
by By Chris McGee
Aeronautical Systems Center Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFPN) -- Four more F-16s are scheduled to arrive in Poland Dec. 14 as part of a second wave of a 48-aircraft delivery and a $3.8 billion program executed by Aeronautical Systems Center and the Air Force Security Assistance Center here.
The F-16 deliveries are part of the Poland Peace Sky Program, a Foreign Military Sales effort that began in April 2003 and is managed by the U.S. Air Force for the United States.
The first four aircraft delivered under the program arrived in country Nov. 9 amid much fanfare. Numerous dignitaries for both countries attended the arrival ceremony, including Polish President Lech Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kaczynski, Minister of Defense Radek Sikorski, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe and Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe Gen. Tom Hobbins.
The program promises to build stronger relations between the two countries and advance mutual security interests for the NATO and coalition partners as they train and operate together.
According to Steve Nix, F-16 Poland security assistance program manager with the 643rd Aeronautical Systems Squadron here, numerous ASC program offices support Poland Peace Sky.
"The F-16 Poland System acquisition program is managed by the 643rd AESS with numerous key team members here at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base," said Mr. Nix. "Various other program offices manage specific components of the program, including engine acquisition, aircrew training systems, sensors, the Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, the Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation System and the Common Munitions Bit Reprogramming Equipment."
In addition to ASC's and AFSAC's program execution role, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Air Force International Affairs led a team effort involving numerous organizations in developing the Poland Peace Sky Program.
Deliveries will take place until December 2008, with the country to receive a total of 36 F-16C and 12 F-16D models.
The Polish F-16s will be the most advanced fighter aircraft in NATO. Worldwide, 24 air forces fly more than 4,300 F-16s combined.
A ceremonial rollout of the first Polish F-16 took place at the Lockheed Martin production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 15. The aircraft purchase by Poland constitutes the first such buy from the United States by a former Warsaw Pact country.
20180
Combat Warplanes / Re: F-35 training mission
« on: December 17, 2006, 12:27:38 PM »
DOD, U.K. sign next stage Joint Strike Fighter agreement
WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- United States and United Kingdom officials signed a memorandum of understanding Dec. 12 to begin future cooperation in the production, sustainment and follow-on development, called PSFD, phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and United Kingdom Minister for Defense Procurement Lord Paul R. Drayson signed the MOU as England joins Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United States as nations that have signed the JSF PSFD agreement.
Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Turkey are scheduled to sign in the near future.
This new MOU will expand cooperation among the nine JSF partner nations beyond the ongoing JSF system development and demonstration phase, providing a framework for future JSF program efforts in production and beyond.
The United Kingdom was the first JSF partner, and is committing over $2 billion to the development phase of the overall JSF program. The U.K. plans to acquire up to 150 short take-off and vertical landing versions of the JSF, and will participate with the U.S. in the JSF aircraft's operational test and evaluation prior to achievement of initial operational capability early in the next decade.
The United Kingdom's signature of the PSFD MOU will continue to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, not only in terms of providing air dominance, but also interoperability, defense transformation, modernization, cost reduction, acquisition excellence, and best possible use of the nations' respective industrial bases.
Joint Strike Fighter, as the largest ever U.S. Defense Department acquisition program, continues to set new standards in development of manufacturing technologies, acquisition and business practices, technology transfer, and export licensing. The first test aircraft is on-track for its first flight in mid December.
The JSF program is providing opportunities for partner industries through the best value model, selecting manufacturers and maintainers based on a combination of quality, price, and timeliness.
Once the JSF PSFD MOU signing process is completed, the partners will cooperatively develop, produce, test, train and operate a Lightning II JSF Air System that will enhance the interoperability, survivability, and affordability of our future forces. Continued U.K. participation reinforces the longstanding and close relationship between the U.S. and U.K. armed forces, providing a solid foundation for future air operations with other allied and friendly nations in a joint and coalition environment.
(Courtesy of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Public Affairs)
WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- United States and United Kingdom officials signed a memorandum of understanding Dec. 12 to begin future cooperation in the production, sustainment and follow-on development, called PSFD, phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and United Kingdom Minister for Defense Procurement Lord Paul R. Drayson signed the MOU as England joins Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the United States as nations that have signed the JSF PSFD agreement.
Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Turkey are scheduled to sign in the near future.
This new MOU will expand cooperation among the nine JSF partner nations beyond the ongoing JSF system development and demonstration phase, providing a framework for future JSF program efforts in production and beyond.
The United Kingdom was the first JSF partner, and is committing over $2 billion to the development phase of the overall JSF program. The U.K. plans to acquire up to 150 short take-off and vertical landing versions of the JSF, and will participate with the U.S. in the JSF aircraft's operational test and evaluation prior to achievement of initial operational capability early in the next decade.
The United Kingdom's signature of the PSFD MOU will continue to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, not only in terms of providing air dominance, but also interoperability, defense transformation, modernization, cost reduction, acquisition excellence, and best possible use of the nations' respective industrial bases.
Joint Strike Fighter, as the largest ever U.S. Defense Department acquisition program, continues to set new standards in development of manufacturing technologies, acquisition and business practices, technology transfer, and export licensing. The first test aircraft is on-track for its first flight in mid December.
The JSF program is providing opportunities for partner industries through the best value model, selecting manufacturers and maintainers based on a combination of quality, price, and timeliness.
Once the JSF PSFD MOU signing process is completed, the partners will cooperatively develop, produce, test, train and operate a Lightning II JSF Air System that will enhance the interoperability, survivability, and affordability of our future forces. Continued U.K. participation reinforces the longstanding and close relationship between the U.S. and U.K. armed forces, providing a solid foundation for future air operations with other allied and friendly nations in a joint and coalition environment.
(Courtesy of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Public Affairs)
20181
Let Let Let Announcment / Re: New site list
« on: December 16, 2006, 02:08:30 PM »
http://www.airshipmodeler.com if you are interesting in the airships this is the great place for you
http://www.paulstamm.eu hobby store from Germany, with wide offer
http://www.santacruzmodelismo.com decals for the Portuguese Air Force
http://www.starshipbuilder.com web site of the science fiction builders
http://www.luthiersfriend.com very interesting sanding tool offer
http://www.paulstamm.eu hobby store from Germany, with wide offer
http://www.santacruzmodelismo.com decals for the Portuguese Air Force
http://www.starshipbuilder.com web site of the science fiction builders
http://www.luthiersfriend.com very interesting sanding tool offer
20182
Combat Warplanes / Re: Syntetic fuel test
« on: December 16, 2006, 11:18:04 AM »
Yes it is true. And some kind of devices was used even more before in Sweden in light planes.
20183
Combat Warplanes / Re: RAF Canberrra Exports.
« on: December 16, 2006, 08:52:42 AM »
Nice info and never seen before version for Venezuela... 
Thank you mfg!!
Thank you mfg!!
20184
Combat Warplanes / Re: USAAF, USN or RN Hurricane
« on: December 15, 2006, 11:19:46 PM »
Canberra is very interesting subject but why not open new wtopic
20185
Combat Warplanes / Syntetic fuel test
« on: December 15, 2006, 09:52:15 PM »
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2006 - A B-52 Stratofortress took off from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., today on a flight-test mission using a blend of synthetic fuel and "JP-8" in all eight engines. This is the first time a "Buff" has flown using a "synfuel-blend" as the only fuel on board, Air Force officials said.
In September, the Air Force successfully flew a B-52 with two-engines using the synfuel-blend. "The B-52 test flights at Edwards Air Force Base are the initial steps in the Air Force process to test and certify a synthetic blend of fuel for its aviation fleet," Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne said. "We are confident that the success of this flight will bring us one step closer to allowing a domestic source of synthetic fuel to accomplish the Air Force mission in the future."
The first B-52 flight using "Fischer-Tropsch" fuel occurred Sept. 19 at Edwards. Today's flight further demonstrates the Air Force's commitment to using alternate fuels and is the next step in the testing and certification process before the fuel can go into widespread use, officials said.
The Air Force has reinvigorated its energy strategy, which is underpinned by supply-side availability and demand-side conservation, Air Force Assistant Secretary Bill Anderson said. "The Air Force is moving forward in its commitment to certify alternative sources of fuel for both its aircraft and ground vehicles fleet," Anderson said.
Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, Air Force Flight Test commander, is flying the aircraft to assess how well the aircraft performs using the synthetic blend of fuel.
The next test phase for the B-52 will be cold weather testing to determine how well the synfuel-blend performs in extreme weather conditions.
(From an Air Force news release.)
In September, the Air Force successfully flew a B-52 with two-engines using the synfuel-blend. "The B-52 test flights at Edwards Air Force Base are the initial steps in the Air Force process to test and certify a synthetic blend of fuel for its aviation fleet," Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne said. "We are confident that the success of this flight will bring us one step closer to allowing a domestic source of synthetic fuel to accomplish the Air Force mission in the future."
The first B-52 flight using "Fischer-Tropsch" fuel occurred Sept. 19 at Edwards. Today's flight further demonstrates the Air Force's commitment to using alternate fuels and is the next step in the testing and certification process before the fuel can go into widespread use, officials said.
The Air Force has reinvigorated its energy strategy, which is underpinned by supply-side availability and demand-side conservation, Air Force Assistant Secretary Bill Anderson said. "The Air Force is moving forward in its commitment to certify alternative sources of fuel for both its aircraft and ground vehicles fleet," Anderson said.
Maj. Gen. Curtis Bedke, Air Force Flight Test commander, is flying the aircraft to assess how well the aircraft performs using the synthetic blend of fuel.
The next test phase for the B-52 will be cold weather testing to determine how well the synfuel-blend performs in extreme weather conditions.
(From an Air Force news release.)
20186
Combat Warplanes / Re: USAAF, USN or RN Hurricane
« on: December 15, 2006, 08:43:56 AM »
Greetings Santino
20187
Combat Warplanes / Re: USAAF, USN or RN Hurricane
« on: December 14, 2006, 12:16:53 AM »
Nice start and take note- infront of the windshield on the fuselage could be seen anti blast plate. remove it for this version. It is used on night fighters only.
20190
Combat Warplanes / Re: F-35 training mission
« on: December 11, 2006, 11:59:49 PM »
NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 1265-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
Department of Defense and Canada Sign Next Stage Joint Strike Fighter Agreement
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and the Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defense Ward Elcock signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to begin future cooperation in the production, sustainment, and follow-on development (PSFD) phase of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. Canada has already contributed $150 million to the first development phase of the program.
The JSF PSFD MOU has been signed by the U.S., the Netherlands, and Canada, and will be signed in the near future by the other JSF partner nations -- the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Norway, and Australia. This new MOU will expand cooperation among the nine JSF Partner nations beyond the ongoing JSF system development and demonstration (SDD) phase, providing a framework for future JSF Program efforts in production and beyond . The U.S. and the Netherlands signed the PSFD MOU on Nov. 14, 2006. Canada joined the SDD MOU in February 2002, and becomes the third JSF partner nation to sign the PSFD MOU.
This agreement will have a significant positive impact across the entire spectrum of the US-Canadian defense relationship, including North America Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), for many years to come, not only in terms of providing air dominance for homeland defense, but also interoperability, defense transformation, modernization, cost reduction, acquisition excellence, and the health of the North American industrial base. We anticipate that the other JSF partner nations will sign the JSF PSFD MOU between now and the end of December to support commencement of cooperative production, sustainment, and follow-on development efforts by all nine partner nations in January 2007.
Joint Strike Fighter, as the largest ever US DoD acquisition program, continues to set new standards in development of manufacturing technologies, acquisition and business practices, technology transfer, and export licensing. The first test aircraft is on-track for first flight later this month. The JSF Program is providing great opportunities for partner industries through the best value model - selecting manufacturers and maintainers based on a combination of quality, price, and timeliness.
Once the JSF PSFD MOU signing process is completed, the partners will cooperatively develop, produce, test, train and operate a Lightning II JSF Air System that will enhance the interoperability, survivability, and affordability of our future forces. Continued Canadian participation reinforces the longstanding and close relationship between the U.S. and Canadian Air Forces, and ensures a solid foundation for future air operations with other allied and friendly nations in a joint and coalition environment.
No. 1265-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
Department of Defense and Canada Sign Next Stage Joint Strike Fighter Agreement
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and the Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defense Ward Elcock signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to begin future cooperation in the production, sustainment, and follow-on development (PSFD) phase of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. Canada has already contributed $150 million to the first development phase of the program.
The JSF PSFD MOU has been signed by the U.S., the Netherlands, and Canada, and will be signed in the near future by the other JSF partner nations -- the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Norway, and Australia. This new MOU will expand cooperation among the nine JSF Partner nations beyond the ongoing JSF system development and demonstration (SDD) phase, providing a framework for future JSF Program efforts in production and beyond . The U.S. and the Netherlands signed the PSFD MOU on Nov. 14, 2006. Canada joined the SDD MOU in February 2002, and becomes the third JSF partner nation to sign the PSFD MOU.
This agreement will have a significant positive impact across the entire spectrum of the US-Canadian defense relationship, including North America Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), for many years to come, not only in terms of providing air dominance for homeland defense, but also interoperability, defense transformation, modernization, cost reduction, acquisition excellence, and the health of the North American industrial base. We anticipate that the other JSF partner nations will sign the JSF PSFD MOU between now and the end of December to support commencement of cooperative production, sustainment, and follow-on development efforts by all nine partner nations in January 2007.
Joint Strike Fighter, as the largest ever US DoD acquisition program, continues to set new standards in development of manufacturing technologies, acquisition and business practices, technology transfer, and export licensing. The first test aircraft is on-track for first flight later this month. The JSF Program is providing great opportunities for partner industries through the best value model - selecting manufacturers and maintainers based on a combination of quality, price, and timeliness.
Once the JSF PSFD MOU signing process is completed, the partners will cooperatively develop, produce, test, train and operate a Lightning II JSF Air System that will enhance the interoperability, survivability, and affordability of our future forces. Continued Canadian participation reinforces the longstanding and close relationship between the U.S. and Canadian Air Forces, and ensures a solid foundation for future air operations with other allied and friendly nations in a joint and coalition environment.