Farnborough 2012 photo: These helicopters are so close they appear to almost touch
The following image was taken during the Finmeccanica group company's Agusta Westland helicopters display at Farnborough International Airshow 2012 on Jul. 9. The AW139, AW169 and AW189 are close, but…
Farnborough 2012: Drone taking part to the Air Show breaks into three parts after landing
This year's Farnborough International Airshow air display features also a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) demo: a Tekever AR4 Light Ray drone. The mini-UAS is hand-launched by a team, then silently…
Farnborough 2012 Photo: Malaysia Airlines Airbus 380 impressive flying display among the clouds
Here are some pictures of the Airbus 380 in Malaysia Airlines colour scheme performing an impressive display at Farnborough Air Show 2012. The type of maneuvers, the moisty weather and…
Farnborough 2012: M-346 advanced combat trainer to be equipped with Brimstone fire and forget anti-armour missiles
The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 advanced combat trainer will be capable to fire Brimstone anti-armour missiles: among the weapons surrounding the plane on static display in the Finmeccanica park at Farnborough…
Farnborough 2012: MC-27J gunship Spartan launched by Alenia Aeronautica and ATK
One of the most interesting thing I've found here at Farnborough Air Show 2012, is the first glimpse to a Special Operations version of the C-27J. Officially designated MC-27J, the…
Hip helicopter videos from Syria (including footage of a Mil Mi-17 shot down by rebels)
The following videos show the Syrian Mil Mi-8/17 Hip helicopters at work. The first, brought to my attention by Bjørn Holst Jespersen, is interesting as it provides a close-up view…
