International Warbirds : An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft, 1914-2000

Its predecessor (see Warbirds), covered the military aircraft of the United States. Now, spreading its wings to encompass the international scene, Warbirds II offers illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history, ranging from the canvas-covered, seat-of-the-pants biplanes of World War I to the titanium-clad, radar-invisible technological marvels of today. As fascinating and informative as an international air show, Warbirds II provides you with an abundance of vital information, nitty-gritty technical data, and fascinating aviation lore.In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved.Invaluable for specialists, accessible to enthusiasts, International Warbirds: An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft, 1914–2000 puts the most legendary fighter aircraft of the 20th century developed outside the United States on vivid display. It offers 336 illustrated "biographies" of the most significant warplanes used in squadron service from World War I to the Balkan conflict, including numerous models from Great Britain, France, Russia, and Japan, as well as notable machines from Israel, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and other nations.Entries span the history and scope of military aircraft from bombers and fighters to transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, sea planes, and helicopters, with each capsule history combining nuts-and-bolts technical data with the story of that model's evolution and use. Together, these portraits offer an exciting, well-researched tribute to visionary designers and builders as well as courageous pilots and crews across the globe, and tell a vivid tale of how air power became such a decisive factor in modern warfare. In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved. Invaluable for specialists, accessible to enthusiasts, International An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft, 19142000 puts the most legendary fighter aircraft of the 20th century developed outside the United States on vivid display. It offers 336 illustrated "biographies" of the most significant warplanes used in squadron service from World War I to the Balkan conflict, including numerous models from Great Britain, France, Russia, and Japan, as well as notable machines from Israel, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and other nations. Entries span the history and scope of military aircraft from bombers and fighters to transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, sea planes, and helicopters, with each capsule history combining nuts-and-bolts technical data with the story of that model's evolution and use. Together, these portraits offer an exciting, well-researched tribute to visionary designers and builders as well as courageous pilots and crews across the globe, and tell a vivid tale of how air power became such a decisive factor in modern warfare.

Invaluable for specialists, accessible to enthusiasts, International Warbirds: An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft, 1914–2000 puts the most legendary fighter aircraft of the 20th century developed outside the United States on vivid display. It offers 336 illustrated "biographies" of the most significant warplanes used in squadron service from World War I to the Balkan conflict, including numerous models from Great Britain, France, Russia, and Japan, as well as notable machines from Israel, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and other nations.

Entries span the history and scope of military aircraft from bombers and fighters to transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, sea planes, and helicopters, with each capsule history combining nuts-and-bolts technical data with the story of that model's evolution and use. Together, these portraits offer an exciting, well-researched tribute to visionary designers and builders as well as courageous pilots and crews across the globe, and tell a vivid tale of how air power became such a decisive factor in modern warfare.

Invaluable for specialists, accessible to enthusiasts, International Warbirds: An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft, 1914 - 2000 puts the most legendary fighter aircraft of the 20th century developed outside the United States on vivid display. It offers 336 illustrated "biographies" of the most significant warplanes used in squadron service from World War I to the Balkan conflict, including numerous models from Great Britain, France, Russia, and Japan, as well as notable machines from Israel, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and other nations.Entries span the history and scope of military aircraft from bombers and fighters to transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, sea planes, and helicopters, with each capsule history combining nuts-and-bolts technical data with the story of that model's evolution and use. Together, these portraits offer an exciting, well-researched tribute to visionary designers and builders as well as courageous pilots and crews across the globe, and tell a vivid tale of how air power became such a decisive factor in modern warfare. Its predecessor covered U.S. military aircraft. Now, spreading its wings to encompass the international scene, International Warbirds offers illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history, from World War I to today. As fascinating and informative as an international air show, International Warbirds provides an abundance of vital information, nitty-gritty technical data, and fascinating aviation lore as it:-- Comprehensively covers the aircraft of 21 nations, going all the way back to the beginning of each country's military aviation-- Features two extensive subject bibliographies -- on national aviation histories and on individual aircraft-- Offers a detailed roster of aviation magazines worldwide-- Provides a country-by-country listing of aviation museums, complete with their locations, and addresses-- Offers quick-reference research aids arranged by name, nationality, chronology, and mission. International Warbirds: An Illustrated Guide to World Military Aircraft 1914-2000 КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ Издательство: ABC-CLIOАвтор(ы): John C. FredriksenЯзык: EnglishГод издания: 2001Количество страниц: 407ISBN: 1-57607-364-5Формат: pdf (e-book)Размер: 7,74 mbComprehensively covers the aircraft of twenty-one nations, from the beginning of each country's military aviation history. Vital data on 330 aircraft includes dimensions, weight, power plant, performance, armament, range, service dates, and much more. Each entry begins with a review of the machine's significance and its development, deployment, and eventual disposition. It also includes each aircraft's operational history, records set or broken, technological innovations, and much more.RAPIDили IFOLDER 0 Its predecessor (see Warabirds), covered the military aircraft of the United States. Now, spreading its wings to encompass the international scene, Warbirds II offers illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history, ranging from the canvas-covered, seat-of-the-pants biplanes of World War I to the titanium-clad, radar-invisible technological marvels of today. As fascinating and informative as an international air show, Warbirds II provides you with an abundance of vital information, nitty-gritty technical data, and fascinating aviation lore. Title......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 List of Aircraft By Era and Country of Manufacture......Page 9 Forward......Page 13 Introduction......Page 15 International Warbirds A - K......Page 17 International Warbirds L - Z......Page 215 Aircraft Bibliography......Page 355 General Bibliography......Page 385 Appendix 1: Aircraft By Mission......Page 395 Appendix 2: Museums......Page 399 Appendix 3: Aircraft Journals and Magazines......Page 401 Illustration Credits......Page 403 Covering the aircraft of 21 nations, this book offers illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history, from the canvas-covered biplanes of World War I to the technological marvels of today, and includes technical data and aviation lore