jet planes

Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about jets including the ME 162 introducted by Germany during World War Two, turbojets and X-planes, commercial and Learjets, military craft such as the F-117 Stealth Fighter, and the Concorde.

Examines the cockpit, passenger cabin, engine, and other aspects of some of the world's largest jetliners and explains how they have changed over the years from small aircraft to today's jumbo jets.

Discusses how planes fly and describes what a jet engine is, the different types of jet liners, and the duties of the ground and flight crews. Also includes instructions for making a paper airplane and an experiment with jet power.

A survey of today's fighter planes, their design, equipment, and defense capabilities, with information about future fighter developments.

Explains how jets are built and how they fly.

Present a short study of the U.S. Marine's AV-8B Harrier jump jet designed to support ground forces as well as attack enemy troops and helicopters, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on its vertical take off and landing capabilities, weapons and missiles, defense mechanisms, and more.

Contains photographs and text that look at the history and future of jet airplanes and provide information about how they work.