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GaryKato
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 04:40 PM UTC

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Well I thought this list would be long, but alot longer than I thought. It almost seems like there isn't an a/c that hasn't been exported..


Actually, the list of aircraft that weren't used by any other countries would be much shorter than the list of exported aircraft.

There probably weren't very many Japanese WW2 aircraft exported (unless you count puppet governments like Manchukuo).

Of the Century series of fighters (100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106), only the 105 and 106 were not exported. I don't think the Saab Viggen was ever exported. F-117, B-1, B-2, Mirage IV, SR-71, Tu-128, MiG-31, Tu-160 weren't exported.
GaryKato
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 04:46 PM UTC

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2: On how many occations have a pilot had to fight it out with the same type of aircraft he has flown.


Switzerland had Bf 109 and used them to intercept anyone who crossed the border, including German aircraft. When some of Germany's allies changed sides, they used their German aircraft against the Germans. I'm sure there was a chance for Italian aircraft to fight each other after Italy surrendered.

I think both India and Pakistan had Canberra bombers during one of their wars. Israel and Egypt both had Meteor night fighters in 1956.
Phil_H
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 05:50 PM UTC

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1: What airplane has been used in the largest amount of different ariforces?

It feels like the DC 3, P 51, Phantom and one or two Dassault a/c are strong contenders here.

The C-130 Hercules would also be a likely candidate.


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2: On how many occations have a pilot had to fight it out with the same type of aircraft he has flown.


There is a well known incident in which Israeli Spitfires engaged and defeated a number of (later model) RAF Spitfires.
LongKnife
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 06:21 PM UTC
Yupp Gary. Youre right about the Viggen. No export there except once a year, when the Swedish county of Jämtland calls them self a republic over a week long party, and occasionally flies in their own colours of green white and blue.

About meetings between same types I also came to think of the Spanish civil war. I guess aircraft theft was quite common there.

There would also be both Mig 29's and Su 27's on both side of the new "iron curtain", right?
GaryKato
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Posted: Monday, December 25, 2006 - 03:54 AM UTC
During the 1965 India-Pakistan War, India had British model Canberra bombers while Pakistan had the US version B-57.
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Posted: Monday, December 25, 2006 - 08:06 AM UTC
Don't forget Hueys, Hooks and the Bell 47 series
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 03:00 AM UTC

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Don't forget Hueys, Hooks and the Bell 47 series


Hooks? What helo is that refering to?

Thanks again for the input all!!
CRS
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 03:21 AM UTC
Brian,
This would be an Mi 6 "Hook" , later developed into the Mi 10 "Harke" and Mi 22 "Hook C"- it was in service before most of our members time
http://www.globalaircraft.org/planes/mi-6_hook.pl
grandadjohn
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 06:43 AM UTC
Think he was talking about the CH-47 Chinook, And while we are at it, the are also the CH-21, UH-19, CH-34, AH-1, AH-64, UH-60, SH-3, CH-53 and I am sure there were more helo's
HunterCottage
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 10:48 PM UTC
Thanks Chuck! You have fitted the missing puzzle piece. I recognize the helo but never put a name to it. Thanks again!! Great site too, bookmarked it straight off!!

I've heard the CH-47 being refered to as a "nook", but never a hook. Who knows? You added some duely noted additions to the list - thanks for that John!
CRS
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 11:02 PM UTC

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I've heard the CH-47 being refered to as a "nook", but never a hook. Who knows?

Have to agree, haven't heard the Chinook called a Hook, but who knows ? That's why the Russian helo came to mind.
If you like Russian Helos check this page out
http://www.helis.com/timeline/mil.php especially the "Homer" on page two, some helicopter, capable of lifting 105000 Kg, Geez. Not an export but WOW.
HunterCottage
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Posted: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 - 01:02 AM UTC
The Homer was a interesting helo indeed, but it sure hasn't won any beauty contests - gives a new face to ugly...
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