The Elbit Systems 900 Kokhav is a medium sized UAV introduced in 2012 and operated by the Air Forces of Israel, the Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Canada, India, Iceland, Azerbaijan, Switzerland and the European Union. Its span measures 15 m (49 ft 3 in), its length 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in), gross weight…

The Bayraktar TB-2 is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle from Turkey that first flew in 2014. It is capable of flying long range missions at medium altitudes. Among the countries operating the TB-2 are except Turkey itself Romania, Albania, Kosovo, Poland, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Morocco, Tunisia,…

The original aircraft was a one-and-only-prototype that first flew in 1964. It was planned as a cost effective close air support plane capable of operating from roads close to battlefields as well. The Convair Charger had very short wings but full-span trailing-edge slotted flaps, leading-edge slats and a full moving tailplane. Features that provided for…

The original aircraft ranges among the best known planes of the post World War II era although only 360 were built. Its main operators have been the air forces of the United States of America, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Venezuela, Colombia and Morocco. The OV-10 previously named NA-300 was the winner in a competition for…

The original Lear Fan a projected six passenger business aircraft never went into production. Only three were built. First flight of a prototype took place in 1981. Development was abandoned due to structural and engine reliability problems. Wingspan measured 11.99 m / 39 ft 4 in, length 12.37 m / 40 ft 7 in and…

The tandem wing model Twin Wing by Martin Brickner appeared first in Air Trails Annual of 1944. In my rendition I made some minor changes concerning external appearance and size. But character and unique silhouette of the original remained unaltered. 

The original HESA Shahed 136 or Geran-2 is an Iranian kamikaze drone/suicide drone/loitering munition. It gained some notoriety as being used by Russia in the war against Ukraine and used by Iran in strikes against Israel. Furthermore is the Shahed 136 operated by the Iranian backed Jemenite Houthis. Probably in 2023 Belarus entered in the…

The Yabhon United 40 also known as Yabhon Smart Eye 2 is an UAV which can fly either remotely controlled or autonomously. It is characterized as a medium altitude long endurance drone. The Yabhon United 40 which was first shown to the public in 2013 was developed and built by Adcom Systems in the United…

The originally projected Desaer ATL-100 should have become a commuter aircraft for 19 passengers being developed as a joint venture by Brazil and Portugal. It was planned to introduce it in 2023 but it seems no maiden flight ever took place until today (summer 2024) as there is not one photo available on the internet.…

The MiG-21 (Mi stands for Mikoyan and G for Gooryevitch) is one of the most produced warplanes of the post World War II era as more than 11,000 have been built in the USSR, in India and in Czechoslovakia. The Chinese added to these numbers more than 2,400 of their licence-built improved replicas named Chengdu…

The Delanne Dl-190 was the prototype for a French assault glider built in 1940/41 by SAFRA in Coulommiers. The only finished Dl-190 was taken away for testing by Nazigerman forces which had occupied vast parts of France at that time. The French glider had a wingspan of 14 m / 45 ft 11 in, a…

The original Albessard Triavion also known as Peyret-Albessard Triavion was no glider. It had a powerplant installed in its nose – first an Anzani and later a Salmson radial with a 2-bladed propeller. Only one of this three-surface-aircraft was built and flown in France in 1926 and 1927. The Triavion‘s main wing span measured 11.50…

The DINFIA IA-50 Guaraní II is an Argentine utility airplane for 15 passengers. It first flew in 1963. 3 Prototypes and 32 series aircraft were built. The Guaraní II’s wingspan is 19.53 m / 64 ft 1 in, its length 14.86 m / 48 ft 9 in and its max take off weight 7,120 kg…

The original Mü 4 was built 1927 in Germany and had its first flight in 1928. It proved to be well designed but only one was built. Wingspan measured 12.14 m / 39.8 ft and gross weight was 185 kg / 408 lb. Further details seem to be unknown. Photos and drawings of the glider…

The original Fs-26 is a German single seat motor glider which first flew in 1970. Only one was built mainly for testing purpose. The plane although ressembling a flying wing is indeed a cantilever high-wing monoplane with monocoque nacelle fuselage, twin fins and an all-moving tailplane. Powered is the Fs-26 by a small 26 hp…

The original Ar 79 was an aerobatic two-seat trainer and touring aircraft from Germany. First flight took place in 1938 and 72 examples were built all together. As far as it is known only one survived, now on display in a Berlin museum. The Ar 79 had a retractable tailwheel undercarriage and was of mixed…

The idea leading to this model was to test a flying wing design with as little ballast as possible. This could only be achieved by making the tail section as light as possible. Thus the fin-and-rudder section was hollowed out and covered with thin Japan tissue.

A small canard glider named after the upland goose of southern South America. Simple design with detachable wings and V-tail empennage. Built from balsa, bamboo dowels, and linen reinforcements. Secured with rubber rings for easy assembly and tuning. Stable flyer with pleasant glide: light, clean, and adjustable for optimal CG.

A scratch-built canard glider named after the Hebrew word for duck. Light, stable, and easy to assemble from balsa and a bamboo dowel. Key to success: a small upward-bent aileron for level flight — a fix that turned it into a top performer. Simple build, smooth glide, and precise balance make Barvaz a standout.

A forward-swept, tailless chuck glider with a clean design and minimal parts. Built from balsa with reinforced wing joints and elevons for control. Despite its unusual shape, flight tests showed no major differences from standard swept-wing gliders — stable and recommended for all skill levels. Simple to build, smooth to fly.

The original Duo Monoplane was a Jetex (rocket) powered model by designer Bill Dean published in the 1952 January issue of Aeromodeller magazine. I liked its appearance and its concept as a tandem wing model. So I altered only a little the distance between both wings, the planform of the main wing and I draw…

The original Mitey Atom was a free flight model for the diminutive Cox Glo nitro engine, it was designed by Eric Clutton and published in the 1961 December issue of the magazine Aeromodeller. I especially liked its wing arrangement which seen from above or from below looks like an X as the front wing is…

Designed for easy building with few parts: detachable wing, V-tail, and basic materials like balsa, bamboo, and linen. Reinforced for durability. Rubber rings secure the wing and tail. Center of gravity is key for smooth flights. “Lomir gejn tanzn” means “Shall we dance!” in Yiddish.

The original Whatsit was a model by Frank Ehling (1914-2001) published in the 1/1942 issue of Airplane News. – What made the Whatsit so distinctive and unique was that no one could tell for sure what it really was. — Was it a biplane without a horizontal stab? Was it a twin flying wing? Was…

The original Duo Monoplane was a Jetex (rocket) powered model by Bill Dean published in 1952 January issue of Aeromodeller magazine. I liked its appearance and its concept as a tandem wing model. So I only altered a bit the distance between both wings, the planform of the main wing and draw the bottom line…

Regularly going through various defence reports one certain design caught my attention, that of the Russian kamikaze drone Lancet. A sleek fuselage and eight wings – this would be quite a challenge! 

Simple balsa gliders with interchangeable parts: five wing styles, four fins, five nose types, and two tail options. Wing position adjustable for center of gravity. Held together with a single rubber ring. Designed for easy building and reliable flight performance. Build, test, adjust — and enjoy smooth hand launches.

A compact twin-boom balsa glider with clean lines and dual use as a hand-launch glider or RPU. Easy to build with simple materials like balsa, skewers, and linen banding. Features reinforced wing joints and adjustable balance. Stable, light, and smooth in flight.