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The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes: The Development and Specifications of All Active Military Aircraft [Hardcover]

Bill Gunston (Editor)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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1995
From the mighty Boeing B-52 Stratofortress to the agile and deadly General Dynamics F-16 Flying Falcon, modern warplanes combine advanced technology, state-of-the-art design, and weaponry that fascinates the layman and aviation specialist alike. The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes presents an in-depth examination of the world's military flying machines, with a wealth of detail on each aircraft.

* Details on development history, deployments and exports, powerplant, performance at various altitudes, range, weight, avionics, dimensions, and weaponry for each craft

* Presents more than 250 of the world's flying machines, with illustrations, diagrams, and color photographs to illustrate each one

* More than 500 photographs and 500 separate artworks and diagrams



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About the Author

Bill Gunston is a former RAF pilot and flying instructor. An expert on airborne warfare, he has written numerous books on the subject, including Modern Fighting Aircraft, Soviet Air Power, and The U.S. War Machine. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: MetroBooks (NY) (1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1586632078
  • ISBN-13: 978-1586632076
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,074,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Awsome Visuals! Great Info!, July 3, 2002
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes: The Development and Specifications of All Active Military Aircraft (Hardcover)
It has awsome information and is one of my favorite books to bring on any trip (just in case). Its use of quick reference is great and as good or better than a Janes Aircraft Recognition guide for the same money. Good deal. You won't regret!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well done!, August 5, 2001
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Vicente (Yigo, Guam(USA)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes: The Development and Specifications of All Active Military Aircraft (Hardcover)
As usual, Bill Gunston has done an outstanding job in bringing to view the many modern combat aircraft employed today. Though I give it 5 stars, Gunston should have expanded each aircraft with at least two pages to include more photos and a section of what countries have particular aircraft in their inventory. Overall, the book is absolutely fantastic!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, May 4, 2003
A Kid's Review
This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes: The Development and Specifications of All Active Military Aircraft (Hardcover)
...Very simply put: You will not be disappointed.
To put into more words...
Very specific, Each plane/helicopter is only one page long, includes dimensions, payload, weight, country of origin, as well as a few paragraphs on how the plane/helicopter came to be.
It is very good, and very sturdy...
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