fighter planes

Diagrams and over 300 photographs illustrate the details of modern air warfare including the technology of air combat, aircraft and their weapons, and air combat tactics. Also examines what should and could be done to enhance fighter design in future.

Presents a fully-illustrated pictorial guide to over one hundred fighter aircraft of World Wars One and Two and describes the developments in aviation technology and armament from 1914 to 1945, as well as information on famous aces and their achievements.

Photographs and text profile modern air superiority planes, with information on the weapons and capabilities of the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor, and F35 JSF.

A brief introduction to the development of the aircraft used in war.

Describes aircraft used by the United States Army during World War II listing the specifications of each type.