airplanes, military

Illustrations and text describe what a combat aircraft is, how it is used, and how it works.

This book provides a detailed guide to the most important military aircraft in use with the air forces of the Axis and Allied powers during the Second World War.

A collection of photographs, line drawings, data tables, and text on the airplanes of all the participating countries of World War II.

Provides photographs and information about different types of military aircraft and how they have been used throughout history, looking at airships, fighters, bombers, and helicopters; and includes a flight time line, and a glossary.

Contains entries that provide photographs, illustrations, and descriptions of over 160 major fighters, bombers, and ground attack aircraft deployed during World War II, each with information on the plane's origin, type, engines, dimensions, weight, performance, armament, history, and development.

Presents a short study of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in the world, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on A-10 avionics, its payload, smart weapons, missions, and more.

Presents an introduction to fighter planes, in simple text with illustrations, describing the different varieties of plane and explaining who flies them.

Takes a look at the construction and inner workings of ten jet warplanes.