JAS 39A Gripen
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 [...]
Silver Falcons
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 [...]
(Puma) Oryx Action
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 [...]
Sabre Model Aircraft
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 [...]
Gabriel Display Team
Air Show, Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Aircraft used – Pitts Special
Silver Falcons
Air Show, Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Pilatus PC-7 Turbo used by the Silver Falcons display team
Big Brother
Air Show, Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa A Harvard (on top) and DHC-1 Chipmunk (below)
Follow the leader
Air Show, Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa The Pitts Special is a aerobatic biplane (Double wing) designed by Curtis Pitts. It’s first flight was in 1944.
Inverted Harvard
Air Show, Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa This aircarft is also known as the T-6 Texan, the US Navy calls it the SNJ and the British Commonwealth Airforces, and the rest of the world, calls it the Harvard
Old lady
Junkers JU 52, Rand Air show, South Africa Used as a transport aircraft. The first flight of the JU 52/1M was on 13 October 1930 and the JU 52 /3M’s maiden flight was 7 March 1932. There were 4 845 of these airplanes built from 1931 to 1952. They were built in Germany (1931-1945), [...]
