From the Fokker biplanes to World War II fighters like the Supermarine Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109, from heft bombers like the Boeing B-17 to Cold War classics such as the MiG-21 and on to stealth aircraft such as the SR-71 and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, each entry tells you all you need to know about the best there has been. From propeller aircraft to jets, from fighters to bombers to transport aircraft, from America to Europe to Russia and Japan, the most impressive aircraft from a century of military aviation are selected.   Each entry covered over four pages, including a brief description of the aircraft's development and history, color artworks showing carious views and models, a photograph and a selective specification table.  Packed with 300 full-color artworks and photographs and written for the general reader, Top 50 Military Aircraft is a fun and popular guide to the greatest military planes from World War I to the present day.  

Top 50 Military Aircraft

History

NEWDICK, THOMAS

Military

Chartwell Books

For centuries battles took place on the land and the sea; with the advent of flying machines, war found a new front the skies. First taking place in 1911, air warfare revolutionized the art and science of war forever. Air Warfare is a comprehensive history of airborne combat, from pre-WWI skirmishes to today’s global war on terror. Presented chronologically, Air Warfare focuses on every major air campaign since 1914. Delves into the world’s most riveting air battles in great detail, including the Luftwaffe’s brutal air strikes during the Battle of Britain, the Japanese Kamikaze attacks on Pearl Harbor, as well as the U.S.' air strikes in Iraq. Fly with pilots who fought the battles and read the harrowing stories written in their own words. Take off on some of the earliest missions, when fighter planes were simply pilots leaning out into the slipstream of regular planes to fire guns or drop bombs by eyeballing’ their targets. Beautifully illustrated spreads put you in the thick of the action. Historic photographs, live action images, stunning aerial photography, and full-color artwork bring famous air battles to life.

Air Warfare: From World War I to the Present Day (Air/Land/sea Warfare)

Thunder Bay Press

Illustrated with hundreds of detailed artworks of aircraft and their markings, Modern Military Aircraft is a comprehensive study of the fighting aircraft of every nationality from the beginning of the Cold War to the present. The book is split into two volumes, the first detailing aircraft in the Cold War era, and the second outlining aircraft from 1990 to the present day. Chapters are divided by theatre, then further subdivided by conflict and nationality. The first volume provides a comprehensive study of the airplanes in service with NATO and the Warsaw Pact from the end of World War II until the reunification of Germany in 1989. Famous aircraft employed in various Cold War conflicts are included, such as the Gloster Meteor, MiG-17, and Republic F-84 Thunderstreak, as well as lesser-known models, such as the Yak 23 and Shenyang F-6. The second volume provides a detailed analysis of aircraft since 1990, including ubiquitous workhorses such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Dassault Rafale, and MiG-21, as well as the latest in aviation technology, such as the Eurofighter EF2000, Sukhoi Su-30, and F-22A Raptor. Every type of aircraft is included, from frontline fighters, through transports, attack helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft, long-range bombers, and stealth fighters. Packed with more than 500 color artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, Modern Military Aircraft is a key reference for modelers and enthusiasts of modern military aviation.

Modern Military Aircraft (World's Great Weapons)

Cooper, Thomas

Amber_Books

Ever since man first took to the air, combat aircraft have been at the cutting edge of aviation technology, resulting in some of the greatest and most complex designs ever built. The World’s Greatest Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft of the last hundred years. The book includes all the main types, from biplane fighters and carrier aircraft to tactical bombers, transport aircraft, multirole fighters, strategic strike aircraft and stealth bombers. Featured aircraft include: the Fokker Dr.1 triplane, the legendary fighter flown by German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, ‘the Red Baron’, during World War I; the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Japan’s highly-manoeuvrable fighter that dominated air-to-air combat in the early part of the Pacific War; the tank-busting Il-2 Shturmovik, the most produced aircraft in World War II; the Harrier jump jet, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter that has been service for more than 40 years; the B-2 Spirit bomber, an American precision strike aircraft used in recent conflicts in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan; and the F-22 Raptor, an air superiority fighter with state-of-the-art stealth technology that makes it almost invisible to radars. Each entry includes a brief description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World’s Greatest Military Aircraft is a colorful guide for the military aviation enthusiast.

The World's Greatest Military Aircraft: An Illustrated History

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type of aircraft, from fighters to seaplanes, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and carrier aircraft. All the best-known types are featured, such as the Mitsubishi G4M ‘Betty’, Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan, Aichi B7A2 Ryusei torpedo bomber and the world- famous Mitsubishi A6M ‘Zero’ fighter. The entries are accompanied by exhaustive captions and specifications. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks, three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in service, such as the Aichi D3A1 ‘Val’, Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen, and Nakajima Ki.27 ‘Nate’. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is an essential reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in military aircraft of World War II.

Japanese Aircraft of World War II: 1937-1945 (Technical Guides)

Asia

Sterling_Publishing

Top 50 Military Aircraft BookFrom the Fokker biplanes to WWII fighters, from hefty bombers to stealth aircraft, you'll learn all there is to know about the best of the best!Includes the record-breaking Soviet MiG-21 fighter, the Cold War ultra-high altitude U-2 spy plane, the German Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber, and more!Packed with 300 full-color artworks and photos and aircraft info.Hardcover.208 pages.

Amber_Books_Ltd

<div>From biplanes and single-seat monoplanes to jet and rocket fighters, this richly detailed guide details the most important fighters used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. &nbsp; The Luftwaffe, or German Air Force, played a crucial role in that country's victories during World War II--and this reference explores all the major fighters used in the invasion of Poland, the defeat of France, the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the war in the Mediterranean, the Eastern Front, and the Defense of the Reich. It features such classics as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Bf 110, the Heinkel He 100D-1, and the Focke-Wulf Fw 187 and Fw 190, as well as curiosities such as the Arado Ar 68F-1, Henschel Hs 123, and Heinkel He 51B biplanes. Late war innovations, such as the jet- and rocket-powered Me 262, Me 163, and Heinkel He 162, also appear. Most types include numerous variants and examples drawn from different theaters of the war. Each featured profile shows authentic markings and color schemes, and every separate model comes with detailed specifications.</div>

German Fighter Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Technical Guides)

<div>Thishighly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II is perfect for aviation buffs and military modelers. &nbsp; From the Junkers Ju 87A Stuka dive bomber and the Dornier Do 17Z-2 used in the invasion of Poland, to the more sophisticated Arado Ar 234B-2, Heinkel He 177, and Junkers Ju, this aviation resource offers a comprehensive survey of German aircraft, organized by type. It showcases dive-bombers, two-seaters, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers, and maritime bombers--like the classic Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor and the less-familiar Heinkel He 111H-2 designed to launch V-1 flying bombs. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes, while every separate model has exhaustive specifications.</div>

German Bomber Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Technical Guides)

Organized chronologically by type,&nbsp;Russian Aircraft of World War II&nbsp;offers a highly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during World War II. The book provides a comprehensive survey of combat aircraft, from the compact, revolutionary Polikarpov I-16 fighter of the Winter War in Finland, to the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik and Petlyakov Pe-2, two of the outstanding ground-attack aircraft of the Eastern Front campaign. All the major and many minor types are featured, including fighters, dive bombers, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers, and reconnaissance and transport aircraft. This includes both well-known models, such as the classic MiG-1 fighter and Tupolev SB fast bomber, through lend-lease aircraft like the A-20 Havoc and B-24 Liberator, to lesser-known models, including the Yermolayev Yer-2 medium bomber and Kharkiv KhAI-5 light bomber. Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications. Packed with 110 full-color artworks with detailed specifications,&nbsp;Russian Aircraft of World War II&nbsp;is a key reference guide for military modelers and World War II enthusiasts.

Russian Aircraft of World War II: 1939-1945 (Technical Guides)

Ward, Edward

Product Description Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, Aircraft of the Cold War: 1945-91 is a comprehensive study of the planes in service with NATO and the Warsaw Pact and their respective units from the end of World War II until the reunification of Germany. For over 40 years NATO and Warsaw Pact aircraft faced each other across the Iron Curtain or fought in proxy wars around the world. Arranged chronologically by theater, this book gives a complete organizational breakdown of the units of both sides, including the units and aircraft used in the proxy wars fought in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and elsewhere, as well as the frontline in Germany. Packed with 250 color profiles of every major type of combat aircraft from the era, Aircraft of the Cold War: 1945–91 is an essential reference guide for modelers, military historians, and aircraft enthusiasts. About the Author Thomas Newdick is an aviation and defense writer and editor. He is author of The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Modern Military Airpower 1990–Present, The World's Greatest Military Aircraft, and Technical Guide: Japanese Aircraft of World War II. He is the editor of Air Forces Monthly and a regular contributor to Combat Aircraft and Aircraft Illustrated magazines.

Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-91: Fighters, Bombers, Reconnaissance & Helicopters (Essential Identification Guide)

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Top 50 Military Aircraft

Air Warfare: From World War I to the Present Day (Air/Land/sea Warfare)

Modern Military Aircraft (World's Great Weapons)

The World's Greatest Military Aircraft: An Illustrated History

Japanese Aircraft of World War II: 1937-1945 (Technical Guides)

Top 50 Military Aircraft

German Fighter Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Technical Guides)

German Bomber Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Technical Guides)

Russian Aircraft of World War II: 1939-1945 (Technical Guides)

Aircraft of the Cold War 1945-91: Fighters, Bombers, Reconnaissance & Helicopters (Essential Identification Guide)