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Military Aircraft: World’s Greatest Fighters, Bombers and Transport Aircraft from World War I to the Present: World’s Greatest Fighters, Bombers … War I to the Present (The…
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Ever since man first took to the air, combat aircraft have been at the cutting edge of aviation technology, resulting in some of the greatest and most complex designs ever built. Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft of the last hundred years. The book includes all the main types, from biplane fighters and carrier aircraft to tactical bombers, transport aircraft, multirole fighters, strategic strike aircraft and stealth bombers. Featured aircraft include: the Fokker Dr.1 triplane, the legendary fighter flown by German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, ‘the Red Baron’, during World War I; the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Japan’s highly-manoeuvrable fighter that dominated air-to-air combat in the early part of the Pacific War; the tank-busting Il-2 Shturmovik, the most produced aircraft in World War II; the Harrier jump jet, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter that has been service for more than 40 years; the B-2 Spirit bomber, an American precision strike aircraft used in recent conflicts in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan; and the F-22 Raptor, an air superiority fighter with state-of-the-art stealth technology that makes it almost invisible to radars. Each entry includes a brief description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Military Aircraft is a colourful guide for the military aviation enthusiast.
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| Publisher | Amber Books Ltd (14 Oct. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838861289 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838861285 |
| Reading age | 12 years and up |
| Dimensions | 20.6 x 2.01 x 26.8 cm |
by Kevin M
Although only covering the period from the earliest days of military aircraft up to about 2014, this book is a compelling read for those interested in military aviation. The truly incredible pace of development of military aircraft of all types, from the First World War biplanes – exemplified by the remarkable Sopwith Camel – to the latest fighters such as the F35, is highlighted with just enough detail to whet the appetite to explore individual examples in greater detail through the wonders of the internet. Illustrations and brief statistics panels provide an insight into the appearance and capabilities of the aircraft featured. Whilst it is impossible to contemplate the amazing ingenuity of the scientists, engineers and designers without a sense of wonder at the brilliance of their efforts, the prodigal commitment of resources to technologies that are destined for obsolescence in only one generation is likely to give many readers pause for thought. Whatever one’s individual conclusion over the balance between technological marvels and amazing costs, and the alternative uses to which the same resources might have been committed, this book is likely to be an interesting read to all with an interest in military hardware.
by craftylady
This fascinating catalogue of Military Aircraft including those of WWll aircraft is a comprehensive reference document of the well known and less familiar fighting aircraft of that war. The details contained in the accompanying text to the excellent colour illustrations of every aircraft offers a concise background to the development and operational employment of each. This brings to life the background to those aircraft we might see at air displays today so we can visualize how they were employed in the 1940s and beyond. The evolution from piston engines to the jet age shows the rapid development of aircraft design driven by that engine technology leading up to today’s aircraft.