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by Jim Winchester (Author)
Key Phrases: initial climb rate, rotor disc area, service ceiling, Cold War, Soviet Union, General Electric (more...)
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Though the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design, and development. The wild blue yonder never looked so exciting!

Military Aircraft of the Cold War covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action.

• Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life!

• Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress! This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040—a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it.

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  • Hardcover: 246 pages
  • Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (November 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592236960
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592236961
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #571,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice and intersting book. A must for all aviation war buffs!, January 23, 2007
By Steven M. Barlow "VVS Fan" (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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Really excellent book with interesting format of facts and pictures plus comparisons to other similar aircraft. Unique. A true value and very addictive to read. Includes mostly color photos reproduced in high detail quality! Lots of fun facts and history, really a great book, I plan on getting more in the series. Aircraft (and helicopters) have 2 page gatefold, nice side view and either front or top view paintings, data sheet, and very cool weapons delivery side bar drawings as well as development, stories from Vietnam, Korea, Gulf War etc. Pictures are outstanding and show all types of livery from all over the world including anniversary painted craft, and aerobatic military schemes- very well done. Simply one of the most interesting formats I've seen. Buy it, enjoy it and get the rest in the series, I am!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good ilustrations and photos, so so information., June 27, 2009
The good:
- Covers a time gap that most books neglects.
- Color illustrations are very good and along with the photos show various schemes and in some cases schemes from various users.
- The presentation is good and illustrative. It won't bore you with excessive text.
The bad:
- As is typical of this series of books the information is far from extensive and sometimes suspicious. I'm pretty sure of sometimes it's inaccurate.
- The book is far from extensive. Many aircraft are nowhere to be found (Strikemaster, Vampire, Seasprite, Mi-2, Mi-4 to name a few). If you want an encyclopedia this is not it.

Bottom line: Fun to read and look at. Not a trusty reference.
Note: I also own "Modern Military Aircraft (The Aviation Factfile)".
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