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I`m sorry but this page is totally under construction....very soon will be ready.
In this page you will see some aircrafts of Albanian Air Force.I did this pictures at Rinas Airport Tirana,in the military section.This page is full with pictures,so it will be oppened slowly.Better viewed with a high speed internet conection. |
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Mig-15 AAF
Here a beautiful exemplary of a Mig-15 "Sparka".This kind of aircraft fought in Korea`s war.SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 33 ft. 1 1/2 in.
Length: 33 ft. 3 5/8 in.
Height: 11 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 11,270 lbs. max.
Armament: Two 23mm cannons and one 37mm cannon, plus rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs
Engine: VK-1 of 6,000 lbs. thrust (copy of British Rolls-Royce "Nene" engine)
Serial number: 2015357
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 670 mph.
Cruising speed: 525 mph.
Range: 500 miles
Service Ceiling: 51,000 ft.
The MiG-15 was developed by the Soviet Union following WW II. It began appearing in service in 1949 and by 1952 it had been provided to a number of Communist satellite nations, including North Korea where it was used extensively against United Nations forces.
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Mig-17
Here a Mig-17 preparing for inflight mission over Albanian sky`s.SPECIFICATIONS
(Data for the MiG-17F "Fresco C")
Span: 31 ft. 7 in.
Length: 36 ft. 5 in.
Height: 12 ft. 6 in.
Weight: 13,380 lbs. max.
Armament: One 37mm and two 23mm cannons in the lower nose plus 16 rockets in underwing pods or 1,100 lbs. of bombs (externally)
Engine: Klimov VK-1F jet engine of 7,452 lbs. thrust with afterburner
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 711 mph.
Cruising speed: 535 mph.
Range: 510 miles (1,160 miles with external tanks)
Service Ceiling: 57,000 ft.
The MiG-17 is a refined version of the famous MiG 15 of the Korean War. Although similar in appearance to the MiG-15, the MiG-17 has more sharply swept wings, an afterburner, better speed and handling characteristics and is about three feet longer. The first flight of a MiG-17 prototype took place in January 1950 and production began in late 1951. The first operational MiG-17s appeared in 1952 but were not available in sufficient quantities to take part in the Korean War. Five versions of the aircraft eventually were produced. The MiG-17 has served in the air arms of at least 20 nations throughout the world--including nations friendly to the U.S.--and was flown against U.S. aircraft during the Vietnam War.
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This is a AN-2 aircraft,a beautiful biplane.It is used in airshows and exposition in Albania.It is located in Rinas airport.It was used during World War II for many functions ,as Bombardier or for "para" troopers.It`s main advantage is that is very silencious. |
This aircraft is a Bombardier of Albanian Air Force. |
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Again our Mig-17 peparing for mission,a more general view this time. |
Here is a Mig-19 at Rinas airport.SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 30 ft. 2 in.
Length: 40 ft. 3 in.
Height: 12 ft. 0 in.
Weight: 19,096 lbs. max.
Armament: Three NR-30 30mm cannon
Engines: Two Tumansky RD-9 turbojets with 7,165 lbs. thrust ea. (with afterburner)
Crew: One
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 903 mph.
Range: 1,243 miles
Service Ceiling: 56,145 ft
The MiG-19 was the first production fighter produced by the Soviet Union capable of supersonic speeds in level flight. The MiG-19 prototype made its first flight in September 1953 and was placed into production in 1955. It was the Soviet Union's primary fighter during the last half of the 1950's. Possibly as many as 10,000 MiG-19's, in various versions, were built by the Soviet Union, China, Poland, and Czechoslovakia. Many other countries used the MiG-19, including Cuba, North Vietnam, North Korea, Iraq, and most of the Warsaw Pact nations. The Soviet Union phased out the MiG-19 in the early 1960s in favor of the more advanced MiG-21. However, the MiG-19 continued to be used by the other nations for many more years.
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Me,possing in front of the AN-2. |
Mig-17's make the most of Albanian Air Force fleet. |
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Group pictures of Mig-19's.In case of necesity these aircrafts are the first ones to fly for a mission.That's the reason that they are out of tunnels. |
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Some civil aircrafts operating under Albnian Flag.
Over here a Embraer "Banderante" flying for Ada Air.It is used for pasengers and sometimes even for mail transport with DHL.Ada Air apart this aircraft has a Yak-40 leased from Hemus Air.
The picture on the right is a "Piper" aircraft.It has US registration,but is owned by a kosovar pilot.Ex "Lybeten Air" now is used for charters and touristic flights. |
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Soon I'll ad here some more pictures of particular or special planes,but I`m preparing the pictures and very soon I`ll show all of them. |
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