The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft


Book Description

An illustrated guide to civil aircraft that have been flown in every country of the world. It includes 100-plus individual planes used by commercial airlines from the giant Guppy cargo plane to the single-seat racing plane, from the glamorous business jets to the classic Boeing 747. Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, entries include a short history of the company, an account of each model's design, development and distribution, as well as color and b&w photographs and artwork profiles.




The Encyclopedia of Aircraft


Book Description

This book features over 3,000 aircraft, including every significant military and civil fixed-wing type, as well as helicopters and convertiplanes, from over 1,000 manufacturers. For easy reference the entries are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, then chronologically by date of first flight. Detailed specifications are given for a specific variant of each key aircraft, including performance, dimensions, weight, range, and payload.










The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft


Book Description

For anyone interested in the history and the technology of aviation (and of model-making), this encyclopedic volume is a unique and irreplaceable resource.




Civil Aircraft


Book Description

Contains 300 of the most influential aircraft in civilian service over the past 80 years. These range from the earliest pioneers to the massive passenger jets of the modern age.




World Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft


Book Description

Identifies and provides technical descriptions of civilian aircraft, traces the history of aviation, and shows engine and rocket and jet power plant designs




The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft


Book Description

A complete guide to aircraft from their beginnings to the present day. Includes both Military and Civil aircraft in one comprehensive volume. Illustrated with over 1,000 photographs. -p.4 of cover.