Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor: An Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Paperback)

~ Bill Holder (Author), (Author)

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Product Description

Its called the Raptor. The F-22 will be the U.S. Air Forces premier fighter for the first decades of the 21st century. Like other expensive military programs, the F-22 endured continuous scrutiny throughout its development the aircraft that evolved was worth the wait. The F-22 is definitely top gun it is more agile than current U.S. aircraft, has stealth capability, and is flexible in both air-to-air and air-to-ground attack missions. The Raptor is planned to start operational service with the U.S. Air Force in the year 2004, and when on-line, will provide a capability far beyond that of any other fighter aircraft.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764305581
• ISBN-13: 978-0764305580
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #568,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "A Picture Gallery Of The F-22", March 26, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This book featuring the Raptor is well detailed, and a fun book to browse. Plentiful pictures, and some descriptions of its awesome capabilities. If you'd really like to know what it is to appreciate this fine piece of technological marvel, see the other books on the F-22. Comparitively, I did not find it as indepth as another available soft-cover - see Bill Sweetman's version: F-22 Raptor. I have enjoyed both books, but would recommend Sweetman's - let's just say I am a genuine "Warplane Buff". I have not read the more expensive book, by Aronstein, but from its review, and the fact that it has an insider's view, it should be very interesting...(if you don't mind paying more) - Aronstein's is quite possibly a five-star! ...in my opinion.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, July 27, 1998

By A Customer

This book tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the air force's newest future fighter.-----excellent!!!!!