airplanes, military

Fighter jets are small, fast, jet-powered airplanes. They continue to get better with new technology. Some even have the ability to refuel in the air. Find out more about how these fast moving planes are designed, built, and improved.

Introduces the pilots of the Russian Air Force, and looks at some of their stunning maneuvers. Includes vintage wartime footage.

Examines examples of remote-control aviation as used in spy technology.

Provides a brief overview of the training requirements, dangers, and day-to-day experiences associated with being a fighter pilot.

Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.

Color photographs and simple text provide an introduction to military attack aircraft.

From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of over ninety World War II planes, providing information about the dimensions, loaded weight, armament, and number built of each aircraft; grouped by country.

Text and illustrations look at military aircraft.