Aviation History
AIRCRAFT Design
Sabreliner: Early Business Jet Mockup
These rare photos show a full-scale mockup of a short-lived design concept of the North American Sabreliner business jet.
The “Hurricane Hunter” – NOAA Lockheed WP-3D
Hurricane research / NOAA / NOAA aircraft / Weather Research
Dornier Do-X Flying Boat
Massive for its day and, with a greater wingspan than a Boeing 757, airliner-sized even today, the Doriner Do-X flying boat served as a luxurious means of interconental travel for up to 100 passengers in the early 1930s.
Beechcraft X-700 Concept
A series of mockups illustrating a family of business aircraft proposed by Beechcraft in the late 1970s.
Wings with Springs – Wing Suspension for Small Aircraft
An overview of a wing modification for small aircraft that incorporates spring-based suspension to smooth the ride in rough air.
