This massive volume presents the most accurate, up-to-date, and highly illustrated descriptions of todays warplanes. The majority of the aircraft featured have been battle-tested in the skies over Iraq and the Balkans. The remainder are either currently being flight-tested or are ready for production.
This volume features many of the warplanes that saw combat in the skies over Iraq in the early 1990s or over the war-torn Balkan state. Each is described in great detail, complete with technical specifications, colour photographs and cutaway drawings.
Over 400 Full-Color Illustrations by Rikyu Watanabe, Including 24 Fold-Out Panels Suitable for Framing
In the history of aviation, the Second World War represents a classic period. The twelve aircraft featured in this book were marvels of modern technology, embodying everything we would know about flying until the appearance of the turbine engine. An international team of aviation writers profile these 12 planes, covering design and production, specialized models and variants, their tactical deployment, the battles they fought in, and the famous exploits of their pilots. Aircraft artist Rikyu Watanabe renders each of these planes in glorious full-color illustrations, detailed interior cutaways, control and weapons systems schematics, and actual squadron insignia. Originally published in 12 volumes, this beautiful book makes a truly elegant addition to the library of any history buff or aviation enthusiast. 10" x 13". Color & b&w illus.
Úplná operační historie tohoto účinného rozbíječe tanků od jeho prvého prototypu po rozmístění a bojové akce v průběhu operace Pouštní bouře. Obsahuje přes 120 akčních barevných fotografií spolu s barevnými bokorysy, rentgenovými řezy a vysvětlujícími diagramy.