Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004-2005 (Jane's All the World's Aircraft) (Jane's All the World's Aircraft)

Jane's All the World's Aircraft sets the standard in aviation reference, providing exhaustive technical detail on over 950 civil and military aircraft currently being produced or under development by more than 550 companies. Complete with photographs and line drawings to aid recognition and comparison, this authoritative resource provides you with the ability to evaluate competitors, identify. Each entry enables you to check key specifications for any aircraft including dimensions, performance, structure, landing gear, power plants, and armaments. Plus, with details of the world's aircraft manufacturers and their programmes, you can identify key contracts and customers. Recommended companion resources include Jane's Aircraft Upgrades for aircraft modernisation programmes and Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems for full industry, operator and manufacturer coverage. According to one version of events, the end of British colonial aspirations in what is now the United States was marked in tuneful manner when a Redcoat band played the ballad The World Turned Upside Down as George III's army surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781. - Fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft - Lighter than air - Air-launched missiles - Aero-engines - First flights - Aerospace Calendar - Official records - International aircraft registration prefixes - Propeller technology New