fighter planes

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.

"Fighter jets zoom through the sky in this informative introduction to military machines. Readers will enjoy carefully leveled text and color photographs as they learn about the history, parts, and uses of fighter jets"--Publisher.

Presents an introduction to fighter planes, in simple text with illustrations, describing the different varieties of plane and explaining who flies them.

Introduces the United States Air Force's F-22 Raptor, providing information about the combat aircraft's invention, design, and capabilities.

Traces the history of American, British, French, German, Japanese, and Soviet fighter planes and their pilots from World War I to the present.

"Describes the development, use, and abilities of fighter planes in the military"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

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