The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft

The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft

Author: David Donald

Publisher: Hamlyn

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 9781571451835

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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.


Civil Aircraft

Civil Aircraft

Author: Professor of International Relations Robert Jackson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782745563

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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.


The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft

The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft

Author: David Mondey

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785811640

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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.


Air Warfare: an International Encyclopedia: A-L

Air Warfare: an International Encyclopedia: A-L

Author: Walter J. Boyne

Publisher: Abc-clio

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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Written by more than 100 international scholars and experts, this encyclopedia chronicles the individuals, equipment, and drama of nearly a century of aerial combat. Air Warfare: An International Encyclopedia is the first encyclopedia to document the entire history of aerial combat, from the primitive biplanes of World War I to the sophisticated stealth fighters of the 21st century. The more than 900 entries, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, cover it all-the first, the fastest, the highest, the latest. More than 100 top international scholars and experts-many with personal combat experience-offer thoroughly researched, clearly written articles on the famous aces, designers, battles, air campaigns, weapons, and flying machines of air warfare's first 90 years. Accessible to student, enthusiast, and scholar alike, Air Warfare provides the reader with argument-settling expertise, lively and entertaining entries, and answers to thousands of questions: Who first used air power against civilians? How did a handful of Royal Air Force aces defeat the mighty Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain? Has bombing alone ever won a war? Where does the future of aerial warfare lie? - More than 900 A-Z entries zero in on the first, the best, the worst, the fastest, the highest, the latest - Contributions from some 100 top international experts--many with combat experience - Lavish set of illustrations with numerous photos including the Mitsubishi G4M equipped with the Okha suicide missile, the Red Baron, and the first all-female aircrew of the U.S. Air Force - Maps ranging from the Western front as stabilized in 1915 to the Persian Gulf War in 1991


Airlife's World Aircraft

Airlife's World Aircraft

Author: Rod Simpson

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781840371154

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This alphabetic reference to the world's military, civil and private aircraft features over 800 entries illustrated with more than 1,200 color photographs. Every aircraft featured, from stealth bombers to widebody jetliners and ultralights, is accompanied by a brief history and complete dimension, performance and powerplant specifications.