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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Philip B Hosking
    September 6, 2024

    Number 38 of 100 in 100, the Hughes OH-6 🚁

    Conceptualization:   The Hughes OH-6 was developed in the early 1960s as a response to the U.S. Army’s request for a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH). This need arose from the Army's desire for a nimble, lightweight helicopter capable of performing...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Tamas Kolos-Lakatos
    September 4, 2024

    Number 37 of 100 in 100, the Cirrus Vision SF50 ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Cirrus Vision SF50, known as the Vision Jet, was conceived in the early 2000s in response to a growing demand for a more accessible, cost-effective personal jet. At the time, there was a significant gap between high-performance...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Francois-Xavier Simon
    August 28, 2024

    Number 35 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-46 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   Work on the Piper PA-46 began in the late 1970s, in response to a need for high-performance, pressurized single-engine aircraft. At that time, pilots and aviation enthusiasts were seeking a versatile aircraft capable of both long-range travel and...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Roberto Gorini
    August 15, 2024

    Number 32 of 100 in 100, the Cirrus SR22 🛬

    Conceptualization:   The Cirrus SR22, officially certified in November 2000, arose during a period when the general aviation market was shifting towards more advanced and safer aircraft. Pilots and aircraft owners were increasingly demanding modern features, better performance, and enhanced...

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  • Photo Credit: jetphotos.net - Pedro Aragão
    July 16, 2024

    Number 31 of 100 in 100, the Boeing 737 🛫

      Conceptualization   In the mid-1960s, the aviation market was growing rapidly, with an increasing need for shorter, more frequent flights. Airlines sought a more efficient and cost-effective solution for passengers preferring quick, direct flights between regional airports, bypassing larger...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Keaton Perkins
    July 10, 2024

    Number 30 in 100 in 100, The Cessna 210 Centurion 🛩️

    Conceptualization   The Cessna 210 Centurion was developed in response to the aviation market trends of the late 1950s and early 1960s, which demanded faster, more versatile, and higher-performance single-engine aircraft. Pilots and aircraft owners sought planes combining speed, range, and...

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