Modern Military Aircraft: The World's Fighting Aircraft 1945 to the Present Day
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (794 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785831428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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If you're into Combat Aircraft, you'll love it. I've been a military aviation fanatic since I was 10. I had a pocket sized book (Modern Combat Aircraft - published in UK, don't remember the publisher's name) with 110 aircraft (one color side profile for each aircraft, and 3D sectional diagrams for most but not all aircraft and specifications).I'd memorized it within a few weeks and could identify any aircraft from the book instantly.Bought this for my 7 year old, who has similar i. Jason E. Cohen said This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation. This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in "This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation" according to Jason E. Cohen. This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in 201This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation Jason E. Cohen This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in 2014, the version I received was from 2006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. , the version I received was from 2006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. 01This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation Jason E. Cohen This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in 2014, the version I received was from 2006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. , the version I received was from "This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation" according to Jason E. Cohen. This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in 201This would be a good starter book for youngsters with an interest in aviation Jason E. Cohen This book and others in the series have a little something for all beginner and intermediate aviation enthusiasts. While Amazon indicates this book was last published in 2014, the version I received was from 2006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. , the version I received was from 2006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. 006, and the data regarding upgrades, service entry and current users of each aircraft reviewed was somewhat outdated. Out of this series the "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" and "Aircraft of WWII" are the best selections. Th. Robert Anderson said Generally good, some strange omissions. This book is generally good, using the same format as Winchester's Classic Military Aircraft. Lots of aircraft covered from all over the world in two page spreads. My only criticism is the non selection of certain aircraft which have some historical significance. The book contains multiple spreads of variants of the same aircraft. Five separate spreads on the Lockheed C-1Generally good, some strange omissions This book is generally good, using the same format as Winchester's Classic Military Aircraft. Lots of aircraft covered from all over the world in two page spreads. My only criticism is the non selection of certain aircraft which have some historical significance. The book contains multiple spreads of variants of the same aircraft. Five separate spreads on the Lockheed C-130 for example, as well as some less interesting types. Unfortu. 0 for example, as well as some less interesting types. Unfortu
. Jim Winchester is a freelance writerÿwith many years of experience who has written widely on various aspects of aviation.ÿ He is the author of several books including Fighters of the 20th Century, Classic Airliners: Lockheed Constellation and Combat Legends: A-4 Skyhawk, and has contributed to the World Air Power Journal and Flight International's World Aircraft and Systems Directory.&
Presented alphabetically by manufacturer, each aircraft is covered in detail, with feature boxes outlining its development, technical specifications, performance data and variants. Modern Military Aircraft is a comprehensive guide to the world's fighting aircraft since World War II, from the earliest jet fighters and basic piston-engined bombers, to today's high-tech and stealthy superfighters. Aircraft featured include: the F-86 Sabre, which fought its way to convincing victory over Russia's MiG-15 in the world's first jet-versus-jet battles in Korea; the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, the deadliest fleet fighter ever built, which has played an important part in the conflicts of the late 20th and early 21st centuries; and Russia's export miracles the Sukhoi Su-27, currently in service with air arms across the world in an array of variants.This book contains detailed features on more than 220 combat aircraft and helicopters from the past 65 years. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare
About the Author Jim Winchester is a freelance writerÿwith many years of experience who has written widely on various aspects of aviation.ÿ He is the author of several books including Fighters of the 20th Century, Classic Airliners: Lockheed Constellation and Combat Legends: A-4 Skyhawk, and has contributed to the World Air Power Journal and Flight International's World Aircraft and Systems Directory.ÿ He lives in west London.