Specifications for the Saab JAS 39A Gripen (Griffin) Dimensions: Length: 46.26ft (14.10m) Width: 27.56ft (8.40m) Height: 14.76ft (4.50m) Performance: (About MACH) Max Speed: 1,321mph (2,126kmh; 1,148kts) Max Range: 497miles (800km) Rate-of-Climb: 0ft/min (0m/min) Service Ceiling: 50,000ft (15,240m; 9.5miles) Structure: Accommodation: 1 Hardpoints: 7 Empty Weight: 14,599lbs (6,622kg) MTOW: 30,840lbs (13,989kg) Powerplant: Engine(s): 1 x Volvo [...]
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The Silver Falcons is the aerobatic display team of the South African Air Force. Based at Air Force Base Langebaanweg near Cape Town, the Silver Falcons fly the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II Astra, the ab initio trainer of the SA Air Force in a 5-ship routine. The main purpose of the Silver Falcons is to [...]
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The SA 330 was developed in the 1960’s to meet a French Army requirement for an all weather day/night capable helicopter. Built with a streamlined fuselage and retractable undercarriage the Puma is fast and agile. This together with two large sliding doors on each side of the cabin makes for a helicopter which is ideal [...]
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Mirage III Air Show, Swartkops Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa
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Kids playing at Atlanta holiday resort
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Male Giraffe, photographed at Atlanta holiday resort
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Atlanta Holiday Resort
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Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa
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Sabre Model Aircraft, Zwartkops Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa Since today is Woman’s Day in South Africa, here is a bit of information regarding women and Sabre aircraft. Women’s speed records In 1952, Jacqueline Cochran, then aged 47, decided to challenge the world speed record for women, then held by Jacqueline Auriol. She tried to [...]
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(They did not roll the vehicle)
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Teepee, Solar Eclipse, Zambia
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Young male lion, Pilansberg, South Africa
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Stefan Pelser and Lagervelt, Summerbrook Equestrian, Pretoria, South Africa
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Pretoria, South Africa
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Pretoria, South Africa
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Pretoria, South Africa
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Pretoria, South Africa
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Buffalo, Rietvlei, Pretoria
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Fan Fest, Centurion, South Africa.
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Fan Fest, SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
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