fighter planes

An introduction to military fighter planes, including how fast they fly, altitudes they reach, missiles and maneuverability, and more.

Examines the U.S. Air Force's F-117A Nighthawk, the world's first combat-ready stealth aircraft and provides details on its major characteristics and capabilities, its advantages over other aircraft, and its firepower.

Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the Army Air Force and by the Navy and Marines during World War II, their missions, and the weapons employed.

Discusses the design and weapons of three models of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and how they are used by the Navy.

Discusses the design and weapons of the F/A-22 Raptor fighter jet (formerly called the F-22) and how it is used by the Air Force.

Provides an overview of the design, uses, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Air Force fighter planes.

Provides an introduction to fighter planes, discusses the science behind how they fly, looks at the history of fighter plane development, and examines the fighter's job.

Illustrations and simple text describe fighter planes and their pilots.

Describes the specifications and uses of various fighter planes, including the Sopwith Camel, Messerchmitt ME 262-A Sturmvogel, and Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.

An account of the World War II action in the Pacific involving American Navy and Marine airmen, with information on the pilots, planes, carriers and island bases, battles, and combat techniques.