Download or read book Military Jets written by Jim Winchester and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutaway colour illustrations provide detailed visual profiles of every featured aircraft. Includes all the most important jet fighter aircraft from 1945 to the present day.
Download or read book Military Jet Aircraft written by Michael Sharpe and published by Mini Encyclopedia. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features 300 of the most important attack, multi-role, and other military jets flown since World War II, including the Messerschmitt Me 262, Mikoyan-Gurevich, MiG-21, Dassault Mirage, and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit. Full dimensions, weights, powerplant and armament details provided in metric and imperial for each aircraft. Expert text explains each aircraft's development and service history. Includes 300 profile artworks."--Page 4 of cover
Download or read book Modern Military Aircraft written by Jim Winchester and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2013-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This material was originally published as part of the reference set Aircraft of the World"--Title page verso.
Download or read book Fighter Planes written by Jeffrey Zuehlke and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes different types of fighter planes, what their different functions are, and how they are constructed.
Download or read book Military Aircraft written by Thomas Newdick and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 maneuverable 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 in 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 colorful guide for the military aviation enthusiast.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Military Aircraft written by Thomas Newdick and published by Amber Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.
Download or read book Inside Fighter Planes written by Chris Oxlade and published by Hungry Tomato ®. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.
Download or read book Military Jet Aircraft written by Robert Jackson and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military Jet Aircraft is a fully illustrated guide to over fifty of the most important jet-engined aircraft developed between 1945 and the present day, with an artwork and description of each aircraft type alongside action photographs and a comprehensive specifications.
Download or read book Military Aircraft in Flight written by Michael Sharpe and published by Taj Books Limited. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft written by Robert Jackson and published by Parragon Pubishing India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Bomber Aircraft written by Grace Hansen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bomber aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to destroy large targets. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft bombers, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Aircraft written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.
Download or read book Aircraft of the United States Military Air Transport Service 1948 to 1966 written by Nicholas M. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed at the start of the 'Cold War' era, the Military Air Transport Service sprung out of the newly-created USAF to serve the US Military around the world. From the Berlin Airlift to Vietnam, MATS crews and aircraft were found in every global 'hot spot'. This book not only provides the history of the Service, it also delivers an in-depth look at each type of aircraft MATS operated. From the C-47 to the C-133, the OA-10 to the U-2, this superb volume contains a dynamic collection of high quality, large format photographs of MATS global air power.
Download or read book Military Jets Up Close written by Robert Jackson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrilling 360-degree views of more than fifty of the most advanced fighter jets in the world decorate the pages of this visual treasure. Each military jet is shown in seven views-including left and right profiles, top and front views, and rear and bottom shots-revealing all the mechanisms that make these aircraft vroom. Accompanying each of these stunning illustrations is an informed description of the fighter in question and complete specs for the more advanced aviation fan. This striking title is sure to excite model kit fans and aspiring aviators alike.
Download or read book Military Aircraft of WWII written by Ole Steen Hansen and published by New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the attack on Pearl Harbor, to the Doolittle Raids on Tokyo, and the dropping of the atomic bombs, it was obvious that aircraft would play a crucial role in WWII. Highly detailed illustrations feature Spitfires, Hurricanes, and the Battle of Britain; planes of the Luftwaffe; Japanese Zero fighters and the Battle of Midway; and American daylight bombing in Europe.
Download or read book Military Aircraft written by Amber Books Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A highly illustrated guide to military aircraft from World War I to the present day. Featuring all of the most famous aircraft from around the world, such as the Supermarine Spitfire, Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, North American Aviation F-86 Sabre, and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Hundreds of artworks show each aircraft in profile in full color. Each aircraft is accompanied by a detailed caption and a specification box listing dimensions, powerplant, weights, armament, and performance." -- Back cover.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft written by Paul E. Eden and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
