Presents photo-illustrated profiles of thirteen types of aircraft, from the Boeing 747 and the Concorde to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and the space shuttle, providing descriptions, "fast facts, " and statistics.
This comprehensive volume examines the various crafts that have shifted the front lines of war to previously unimagined heights and depths and the tactics that have accompanied these developments.
Describes a variety of modern fighter aircraft, their capabilities, and how they are used in combat. Includes descriptions of dogfights and ground attack operations.
Spine title: Attack aircraft: guide to modern attack aircraft. An examination of the aircraft, weapon systems, and tactics employed in close support, strike and interdiction.
