400+ Thrilling & Unbelievable Fighter Aircraft Facts for Enthusiasts


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Do you have an aviation enthusiast in your life? Inside this book, they'll discover 400+ fascinating facts about the thrilling world of fighter aircraft! Covering everything from aviation pioneers, iconic aircraft models, aerial combat maneuvers, cutting-edge technologies, famous pilots, squadron histories, acts of valor, aviation art and more - this is the ultimate gift for any fan of fighter jets. With insights into aviation legends like the Red Baron, Chuck Yeager, the Tuskegee Airmen and beyond, readers will be captivated by the daring exploits of those who take to the skies in the world's fastest aircraft. The book also explores visionary engineers like Kelly Johnson and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson who designed era-defining aircraft such as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. From biplane dogfights in World War I to future unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) advances on the horizon, this fighter jet almanac charts an evolutionary journey showcasing both the machines and their heroic pilots across generations. Its 20 chapters vividly profile everything that makes fighter aviation so thrilling. So if you have a fighter jet aficionado eager to soak up aviation history and fun facts, this book covers it all! With its beautiful layout filled with information, it makes the perfect gift for any occasion.




400+ Thrilling & Unbelievable Airplane Facts for Enthusiasts


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Delve into the fascinating world of airplanes with this comprehensive book of facts, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone captivated by the wonders of flight. Within the pages of this captivating book, your aviation aficionado will uncover: Over 400 astonishing and entertaining airplane facts and trivia. Unbelievable stories featuring legendary aviators, tales of extraordinary aerial maneuvers, the latest advancements in aviation technology, and quirky anecdotes from the airplane realm. Engaging interior design crafted to ignite the reader's imagination. Authored by a passionate aviation enthusiast with deep insights into the thrilling world of airplanes. Twenty diverse chapters covering iconic airplane models, historic aerial battles, technological progressions, renowned pilots, and much more. Explore a myriad of captivating facts such as: Discover the pivotal role played by the iconic P-51 Mustang in World War II, escorting bombers and dominating the skies over Europe. Uncover the daring dogfights and aerial duels that shaped air combat tactics during the Korean War. Identify the skilled aviator who achieved ace status by downing five enemy aircraft in a single mission. Whether your aviation enthusiast is a seasoned pilot or a budding enthusiast, this book promises to unveil intriguing new facts and obscure airplane trivia for anyone who turns its pages. So, if you know someone obsessed with aviation...




Fighter Jets


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From submarines to fighter jets, young readers will love learning about the worlds most exciting military machinery in the Mighty Military Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible machines.




Military Jet Aircraft


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"Features 300 of the most important attack, multi-role, and other military jets flown since World War II, including the Messerschmitt Me 262, Mikoyan-Gurevich, MiG-21, Dassault Mirage, and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit. Full dimensions, weights, powerplant and armament details provided in metric and imperial for each aircraft. Expert text explains each aircraft's development and service history. Includes 300 profile artworks."--Page 4 of cover




Jagdgeschwader 400


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The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft - the rocket-powered Me 163. Although the Me 163 scored relatively few kills, giving it a success rate much lower than the Me 262, it still had a massive psychological impact upon the Allies, and the technology and experiences gained in the Me 163 went on to influence the jet fighters of modern times. The introduction of jet-powered aircraft demanded massive changes in training, equipment, servicing and tactics, all of which are described and examined in this essential analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.




Freaky-big Airplanes


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Discover the world’s biggest, most awesome airplanes! From immense passenger jets to king-sized cargo planes, the aircraft featured in this book all share one quality—they’re HUGE! Dazzling photos combined with fascinating information will engage kids as they learn all about these super-huge machines.




Jane's Fighter Combat in the Jet Age


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Fighter Combat in the Jet Age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European skies in a Third World War. With combat examples from Southeast Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East, Fighter Combat in the Jet Age compares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles, experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft enthusiasts of all ages.




F6F Hellcat at War


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A lavishly illustrated look at the most successful aircraft in naval history--from its design and development to its unparalleled performance in the last 2 years of WWII.




U.S. Experimental & Prototype Aircraft Projects


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This book focuses on those American fighter projects of WWII that never reached combat forces, or only in a very limited manner. The book illuminates little known or minimally documented aircraft and projects that significantly advanced fighter design that never went into full-rate production and deployment. The 'standard' types are also examined to illustrate the 'state-of-the-art' at the time, the American posture and capabilities, goals set by national and military leadership, and general factors affecting the course of development for classes of fighters. Hence, this work follows the overall development of American fighter aircraft, but emphasizes those little-known projects that matured to the point of significant design development such as mockups, wind-tunnel models, and especially those yielding flying prototypes. Also includes 'dead-end' variants of service types, those only exported after US evaluation, and aircraft that entered service in only small numbers before being overcome by more advanced models or the end of hostilities.




The World Encyclopedia of Fighter Aircraft


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Explores the development and history and an A-Z of over 170 aircraft, with 600 photographs, in a new fully updated edition.