The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes: The Development and Specifications of All Active Military Aircraft

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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 worlds 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 worlds flying machines with illustrations diagrams and color photographs to illustrate each one More than 500 photographs and 500 separate artworks and diagrams