AIRCRAFT COMPARATIVE DATA SHEET

Done by: Thirunavukarasu.M (VT6394) Ganesh.R (VT6403) Prem Kumar.S (VT6406) Vidhyadharan.N (VT6391)

Airbus A300:
The Airbus A300 is a short- to medium-range wide body jet airliner. Launched in 1972 as the world's first twin-engined wide body, it was the first product of Airbus, the consortium of European aerospace companies, wholly-owned today by EADS. The A300 can typically seat 266 passengers in a two-class layout, with a maximum range of 4,070 nautical miles (7,540 km) when fully loaded, depending on model. Launch customer Air France introduced the type into service on 30 May 1974. Production of the A300 ceased in July 2007, along with its smaller A310 derivative.

MQ-1 Predator:
The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used primarily by the United States Air Force (USAF) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Initially conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Serbia, Iraq, and Yemen.

The Chengdu J-20:

The Chengdu J-20 is a fifth generation stealth, twin-engine fighter aircraft prototype developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. In late 2010, the J-20 underwent high speed taxiing tests. The J-20 made its first flight on 11 January 2011. It is expected the J-20 to be operational in 20172019. The J-20 was one of the stealth fighter programs under the codename J-XX that was launched in the late 1990s. It has been also designated Project 718. Two prototypes (#2001-01 & #200102) have been built as of the end of 2010.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress:

With a maximum speed of 650 mph, a range of over 8,000 miles and the capability to drop 70,000 pounds of bombs, the B-52 is the most lethal bomber in the world. It can also deliver nuclear weapons, cruise missiles and precision bombs. In addition to its deterrent role during the Cold War, it was also used to bomb North Vietnam. In both Afghanistan and Iraq it hit enemy targets with a heavy punch. Despite being built with 1950s technology, the B-52 is likely to remain in active service until 2045.

Antonov An-225:
The Antonov An-225 is a strategic airlift cargo aircraft, designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the 1980s. It is the world's heaviest fixed-wing aircraft. The design, built to transport the Buran orbiter, was an enlargement of the successful An124 Ruslan. The An-225's name, Mriya means "Dream" (Inspiration) in Ukrainian. One An-225 was completed in 1988 and a second An-225 has been partially completed. The one An-225 is in commercial operation carrying oversized payloads.