Military Aviation Museum Zeltweg/Hangar 8
In 2005, a temporary military aviation exhibition was organised to mark the 50th anniversary of the Austrian Armed Forces of the Second Republic. The collection subsequently remained in existence and has been run as a branch of the Museum of Military History in Vienna since 2012.
More than 25 aircraft from the history of Austrian military aviation - focussing on those of the Austrian Armed Forces of the Second Republic - are on display in the historic Hangar No. 8 on 5,000 m² of exhibition space.
Major aircraft types and other military aviation topics
The following models are among the aircraft on display:
- a Yakovlev Yak-18 - the first aircraft to enter service with the Austrian Armed Forces of the Second Republic
- Fouga CM 170 ‘Magister’
- De Havilland DH-115 ‘Vampire’
- Saab J-29F ‘Flying Ton’
- Agusta Bell 204
- Saab 35OE ‘Draken’.
- Alouette III registration KF
Historical military aviation exhibits
Aviation enthusiasts can view numerous aeronautical devices and equipment from the air force as well as special exhibitions on various topics relating to military aviation in Austria:
- Over 25 historic aircraft
- Aircraft engines and jet engines
- Radar equipment
- Airspace surveillance radar systems
- Aeronautical equipment
- Anti-aircraft guns
- Historical vehicles of the air force
- Equipment of the air force and telecommunications troops
- Uniforms, special air force clothing
- Display cases, models and insignia
- Historical photos and pictures