Type 63-I

Type 63

CountryChina
RoleAmphibious light tank
In service1963 – present
Built1550+

The Norinco Type 63 (Chinese: 63式; pinyin: Liùsān shì) is a Chinese amphibious light tank. First fielded in 1963, it is in many ways similar to the earlier Soviet PT-76. However, contrary to the popular belief, it does have some essential differences from the PT-76 in the vehicle’s waterjet propulsion system, etc. It is also known under its industrial designation, the WZ-211. Type 63 is being replaced by Type 63A.

Source: Type 63 on Wikipedia

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LH-10 Ellipse

LH Aviation LH-10 Ellipse

CountryFrance
RoleLight aircraft
First flight2007
Built3

The LH Aviation LH-10 Ellipse is a two-seat light aircraft kitplane designed by LH Aviation of France. It is a low-wing single-engine pusher configuration with a tandem seating arrangement, and is constructed of composite materials. The plane is marketed in a surveillance configuration as the Grand Duc (Eurasian eagle-owl).

Source: LH Aviation LH-10 Ellipse on Wikipedia

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Type 62

Type 62

CountryChina
RoleLight tank
In service1961 – 2013 (China)
BuiltUnknow

The Norinco Type 62 (Chinese: 62式; pinyin: Liù’èr shì) is a Chinese light tank developed in the early 1960s and is based on the Chinese Type 59 with a reduced main gun calibre, lighter armour and a smaller suite of electronics and other equipment to help reduce weight. The Type 62 is retired from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces, but is still in use with other nations. It had recently been upgraded to modern standards and to provide the PLA with a dedicated light tank. It is also known under its industrial designation, WZ-131.

Source: Type 62 on Wikipedia

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SAI Super S.7

Ambrosini S.7

CountryItalia
RoleRacing aircraft
First flightJuly 1939
Built12 + 147

The Ambrosini SAI.7 was an Italian racing aircraft flown before World War II that entered production as a military trainer (designated simply S.7) after the war. It was of conventional configuration, constructed of wood, with a tail wheel undercarriage. Power was provided by an air-cooled inverted inline engine, the Alfa-Romeo model 115 with 225 horsepower.

Source: Ambrosini S.7 on Wikipedia

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Royal aircraft factory R.E.8

Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8

CountryUK
RoleReconnaissance, Bomber
First flight17 June 1916
Built4077

The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 was a British two-seat biplane reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the First World War designed and produced at the Royal Aircraft Factory. It was also built under contract by Austin Motors, Daimler, Standard Motors, Siddeley-Deasy and the Coventry Ordnance Works. Intended as a replacement for the vulnerable B.E.2, the R.E.8 was widely regarded as more difficult to fly and gained a reputation in the Royal Flying Corps for being “unsafe” that was never entirely dispelled. Although eventually it gave reasonably satisfactory service, it was never an outstanding combat aircraft. Nonetheless, it remained the standard British reconnaissance and artillery observation aircraft from mid-1917 to the end of the war, serving alongside the rather more popular Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8.

Source: Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 on Wikipedia

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CATI 90 mm

Loyd Carrier

CountryUK
RoleArmoured personnel carrier
In service1939 -1960s
Built26000+

The Loyd Carrier was one of a number of small tracked vehicles used by the British and Commonwealth forces in the Second World War to transport equipment and men about the battlefield. Alongside the Bren, Scout and Machine Gun Carriers, they also moved infantry support weapons.

Source: Loyd Carrier on Wikipedia

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