Military Aircraft of the Cold War (Aviation Factfile) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785829571 ISBN 13: 9780785829577

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2012

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide to cold war military aircraft features 121 of the greatest military aircraft in service between 1945 and 1985. Each aircraft is covered in detail with feature boxes outlining its development, technical specifications, performance data, and variants. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features like range, speed, and ceiling with those of contemporary aircraft. Contains over 2000 photographs and illustrations.

Military Aircraft of the Cold War is a fascinating and fact-filled guilde to the finest aircrafts. For a generation of aviation buffs, iconic aircraft such as the Avro Vulcan, B-58 Hustler, and F-4 Phanton II hold a certain magic that is unsurpassed by today's aircraft. Providing hours of entertaining reading, this book covers each aircraft in detail, with feature boxes outlining its development, technical specifications, performance data, and variants. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features like range, speed, and ceiling with those of contemporary aircraft.

About this title

About the Author:

Jim Winchester is a freelance writer of many years' experience who has written widely on various aspects of aviation.  He is the author of several books, including Fighters of the 20th Century, Classic Airliners:  Lockheed Constellation, and Combat Legends:  A-4 Skyhawk, and he has contributed to the World Air Power Journal and Flight International's World Aircraft & Systems Directory.  He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0785829571
• ISBN 13: 9780785829577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Winchester Jim