The Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft
Автор:
Robert Jackson, 384 стр., издатель:
"Parragon Publishing", ISBN:
1-40542-465-6
Ever Since U.S. Army Lieutenant Paul Beck released sandbags representing bombs from an aeroplane over Los Angeles on 19 January 1910, the potential of aircraft to play a decisive part in war has never been in doubt. Two world wars and conflicts in Vietnam, Korea, and the Gulf proved the necessity for ever faster and more agile aircraft, resulting in some of the most powerful and awe-inspiring machines ever constructed. This highly-illustrated volume features more than 650 of the most significant combat aircraft manufactured since the beginning of the twentieth century, from the World War I Sopwith Camel to World War II legends such as the Spitfire and Lancaster, and from early jets such as the Hawker Hunter to 21st century fighting aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and B-2 stealth bomber. Each entry gives the design and development history and brief service record of the type, alongside a full specification table. Over 600 of the aircraft featured are illustrated with...