Ground-Based Radar (United States)
A radar system installed on the ground to detect and track airborne objects. It played a crucial role in defending against air attacks during World War II and beyond.
Ground-to-Air Missile (SAM)
A missile launched from the ground to intercept and destroy aerial targets like aircraft and missiles. SAMs played a significant role in air defense during the Cold War and beyond.
Gorgon (United Kingdom)
A British radar system used during World War II to detect enemy aircraft. It was instrumental in providing early warning of air raids and aiding in the defense of the United Kingdom.
Fy-165 (Germany): Flakpanzer IV “Möbelwagen”
The Flakpanzer IV “Möbelwagen” was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the Panzer IV chassis. It was equipped with a powerful 20mm Flakvierling 38 quad cannon, making it a formidable opponent for Allied aircraft. It was widely deployed throughout the war and played a significant role in air defense.
Fy-166 (Germany): Flakpanzer 38 (t) “Gepard”
The Flakpanzer 38 (t) “Gepard” was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the Czech Panzer 38 (t) chassis. It was armed with a pair of 20mm Flak 38 cannons and was known for its high rate of fire and accuracy. The Flakpanzer 38 (t) played a significant role in protecting German troops and installations […]
Feifel Sd.Kfz. 234/22
A German armored reconnaissance vehicle based on the Sd.Kfz. 234 chassis but designed for reconnaissance in air defense operations. It was equipped with a 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun and a searchlight for detecting enemy aircraft.
Ferranti Mark 1
A British radar system, used during World War II, for detecting enemy aircraft. It was crucial in the Battle of Britain, contributing to the defense of the UK.
Fc. 90
The Morane-Saulnier MS.410, a French World War II-era fighter aircraft, was known by the French Air Force as the Fc. 90. It was a single-seat, single-engine, all-metal monoplane designed by Morane-Saulnier. It was used primarily for air defense and interception.
Fc. 70
The Morane-Saulnier MS.408, a French World War II-era fighter aircraft, was known by the French Air Force as the Fc. 70. It was a single-seat, single-engine, all-metal monoplane designed by Morane-Saulnier. It was used primarily for air defense and interception.
Fc. 76
The Bloch MB.159, a French World War II-era fighter aircraft, was known by the French Air Force as the Fc. 76. It was a single-seat, single-engine, all-metal monoplane designed by Bloch. It was used primarily for air defense and interception.