DHC-3 OtterDHC 3 Otter mahogany wood airplane model. Success with the DHC 2 Beaver persuaded de Havilland Canada, in the late 1940s, that there was room in the STOL utility market for a larger version of the Beaver, with cabin space for some 14 passengers or a freight load of up to 2,240 lbs. The company therefore developed the DHC 3 Otter, (which was initially known as the King Beaver). The prototype first flew on December 12, 1951, and the first deliveries of

Nicknamed "the ten-minute killer

Although underpowered

first flown in February 1934

Although the Bendix chin turret is the most obvious improvement incorporated into the B-17G

antiaircraft artillery (AAA - 37/57/85 and 100mm)

this greatest of all single-engine combat jets bore a huge burden throughout the Vietnam War and was a deadly and effective tactical fighter-bomber

The EF-111A fulfilled this role by using a jamming orbit to cover friendly aircraft entering and leaving threat areas

The first US Army Comanche unit will be operationally equipped in 2006

Take flight with the SB2C Helldiver - a museum quality desktop model that captures the spirit of aviation

like large jets

Scale: 1/100 Wingspan 18 1/2 inches

Delta Airlines L-1011 Lockheed airplane model