Evolution of Ground Attack Aircraft 1941–2025 | From IL 2 to F 35 & KF 21 скачать в хорошем качестве

Evolution of Ground Attack Aircraft 1941–2025 | From IL 2 to F 35 & KF 21

Witness the evolution of ground attack aircraft from the legendary IL-2 Shturmovik of World War II to the cutting-edge stealth of the KF-21 Boramae. This cinematic timeline showcases 20 iconic close air support jets from the USSR, USA, Germany, France, Italy, China, India, and South Korea — highlighting their roles, designs, and firepower. Perfect for aviation fans, history buffs, and military tech enthusiasts. Watch how battlefield dominance changed over 80 years. 1. Il-2 Shturmovik (USSR, 1941) The iconic WWII flying tank — heavily armored and built for low-altitude battlefield strikes. 2. Henschel Hs 129 (Germany, 1942) A twin-engine ground attacker, known for its frontal armor and 75mm cannon in later versions. 3. Il-10 (USSR, 1944) Successor to the Il-2 with better protection and maneuverability in close support roles. 4. Douglas A-26 Invader (USA, 1944) A fast twin-engine attacker used extensively in WWII and Korea — adaptable for bombing and strafing. 5. A-1 Skyraider (USA, 1946) A rugged, long-range prop plane that dominated close air support in Korea and Vietnam. 6. Breguet 1050 Alizé (France, 1956) Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare, it later carried out strike missions from carriers. 7. A-4 Skyhawk (USA, 1956) Compact and deadly, this nimble jet saw service from Vietnam to the Falklands. 8. Su-7B (USSR, 1959) A tough, supersonic Soviet ground attacker with simple but effective weapons systems. 9. Fiat G.91 (Italy, 1958) NATO’s “lightweight strike jet” — small, agile, and used extensively by European air forces. 10. Su-17M (USSR, 1970) With variable-geometry wings, it could strike fast and hard at low altitude. 11. SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 (UK/France, 1973) A joint project designed for low-level penetration and nuclear strike missions. 12. A-10 Thunderbolt II (USA, 1977) “The Warthog” — legendary for its GAU-8 Avenger cannon and unmatched survivability in close air support. 13. Su-25 Grach (USSR, 1981) The Soviet answer to the A-10 — simple, armored, and reliable in combat. 14. AMX A-11 (Italy/Brazil, 1989) A joint effort for ground attack and interdiction — lightweight but modern. 15. Chengdu Q-5 "Fantan" (China, 1980s) Based on the MiG-19, adapted for strike roles with bombs, rockets, and nuclear delivery options. 16. HAL Tejas (Strike Configuration) (India, 2001) Originally a lightweight fighter, adapted for precision ground strikes with modern targeting pods. 17. Su-25SM3 (Russia, 2016) A deeply modernized Grach with digital avionics, guided munitions, and extended survivability. 18. F-35A Lightning II (USA, 2015) Not a pure attacker, but its stealth and precision strike capability redefined ground attack doctrines. 19. KF-21 Boramae (South Korea, 2025) A stealth-capable multirole fighter entering service with powerful ground strike capabilities. Subscribe for more tech & military transformations