Eden, Paul E

The World's Most Powerful Civilian Aircraft profiles many types, from cargo transports and freighters, through flying boats, passenger airliners, and business jets. Featured aircraft include the Ford Trimotor "Tin Goose," one of the great workhorses of early aviation history; the supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 "Charger" and Concorde, Cold War competitors in aviation excellence; and the most popular passenger aircraft of the present, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Each entry includes a brief description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, this is a colorful guide for the aviation enthusiast.

Contains photographs and facts about a variety of helicopters including medical emergency and firefighting helicopters, and describes their specific design and purpose.

Introduces a number of experimental aircraft from the 1920s to the 1970s including the 1929 Dornier Do X flying boat, the 1947 Hughes "Spruce Goose, " and the 1979 Ames-Dryden AD-1.