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The Encyclopedia Of Modern Warplanes: The Development And Specifications Of All Active Military Aircraft

From the mighty Boeing B-52 Stratofortress to the agile and deadly General Dynamics F-16 Flying Falcon, modern warplanes combine advanced technology, state-of-the-art design, and weaponry that fascinates the layman and aviation specialist alike. The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes presents an in-depth examination of the world's military flying machines, with a wealth of detail on each aircraft. * Details on development history, deployments and exports, powerplant, performance at various altitudes, range, weight, avionics, dimensions, and weaponry for each craft * Presents more than 250 of the world's flying machines, with illustrations, diagrams, and color photographs to illustrate each one * More than 500 photographs and 500 separate artworks and diagrams

Hardcover: 288 pages

Publisher: MetroBooks (NY) (1995)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1586632078

ISBN-13: 978-1586632076

Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.5 x 1.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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As usual, Bill Gunston has done an outstanding job in bringing to view the many modern combat aircraft employed today. Though I give it 5 stars, Gunston should have expanded each aircraft with at least two pages to include more photos and a section of what countries have particular aircraft in their inventory. Overall, the book is absolutely fantastic!

...Very simply put: You will not be disappointed.To put into more words...Very specific, Each plane/helicopter is only one page long, includes dimensions, payload, weight, country of origin, as well as a few paragraphs on how the plane/helicopter came to be.It is very good, and very sturdy...

It has awsome information and is one of my favorite books to bring on any trip (just in case). Its use of quick reference is great and as good or better than a Janes Aircraft Recognition guide for the same money. Good deal. You won't regret!

I dreamed about such a book in my childhood. Very colorful, a lot of planes and pictures. My 3-yrs old son loves it. Though, there are some bad points: 1) less known planes are not included 2) at the same time, much attention is often paid to different variants of one plane 3) I found a discrepancy in the schematic view of an aircraftBut, in general the book is great for general reference and children!Worth buying!

With a copyright from 1995, this book is a little dated and does not contain the most modern fighters such as the F-22 Raptor or Mig-35. However the information provided on the jets that are covered is very detailed and includes payload, maximum airspeed, length, wingspan, standard armaments, etc... Although it might not have every new jet produced in the last 10 years or so, it is still a very good resource.

one of the best encyclopedias in my collection. Excellent two-pages pictures, lots of information, all you need to know on modern military aircrafts.

grandson loves it

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