Author: Chris Oxlade
Publisher: Hungry Tomato ®
ISBN: 1512471135
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.
Inside Fighter Planes
Author: Chris Oxlade
Publisher: Hungry Tomato ®
ISBN: 1512471135
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.
Publisher: Hungry Tomato ®
ISBN: 1512471135
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.
Fighter Planes
Author: Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 082256338X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Who flies fighter planes? The U.S. military uses fighter planes to help protect our country. Featuring some of the most recognizable machines in the military, this book shows how these awesome planes work.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 082256338X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Who flies fighter planes? The U.S. military uses fighter planes to help protect our country. Featuring some of the most recognizable machines in the military, this book shows how these awesome planes work.
Fighter Planes
Author: Henry Brook
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409531562
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Traces the history of fighter planes from the dogfights of World War I to the missions flown by modern stealth fighters.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409531562
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Traces the history of fighter planes from the dogfights of World War I to the missions flown by modern stealth fighters.
Illustrated Book of Fighter Aircraft
Author: Francis Crosby
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194066
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated book provides both the general enthusiast and the historian with key information about the world's fighter aircraft, from the pioneering days of WWI through to the present day, and includes the Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, MiG-15, Hunter, Harrier and F-14 Tomcat.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194066
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated book provides both the general enthusiast and the historian with key information about the world's fighter aircraft, from the pioneering days of WWI through to the present day, and includes the Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, MiG-15, Hunter, Harrier and F-14 Tomcat.
Military Bomber Aircraft
Author: Grace Hansen
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680796445
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Bomber aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to destroy large targets. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft bombers, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680796445
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Bomber aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to destroy large targets. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft bombers, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Modern Fighter Aircraft
Author: Anthony M. Thornborough
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9781852604264
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
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Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9781852604264
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
MOD FTR A/C TECH TACTTHORNBOROUGH, A
British Fighter Aircraft in World War I
Author: Mark C. Wilkins
Publisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612008828
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
A vivid pictorial history: “Buy this book right now. It is rare that ISD gives an instant five-star rating to any new volume, but [this] is a rare book.” —Indy Squadron Dispatch World War I witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in aircraft design, construction, and—as the war progressed—mass production. Each country generated its own innovations, sometimes in surprising ways—Albatros Fokker, Pfalz, and Junkers in Germany and Nieuport, Spad, Sopwith, and Bristol in France and Britain. This book focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production. Initially the French led the way in Allied fighter development with their Bleriot trainers, then nimble Nieuport Scouts—culminating with the powerful, fast gun platforms as exemplified by the Spads. The Spads had a major drawback however, in that they were difficult and counterintuitive to fix in the field. The British developed fighters in a very different way; Tommy Sopwith had a distinctive approach to fighter design that relied on lightly loaded wings and simple functional box-girder fuselages. His Camel was revolutionary as it combined all the weight well forward, enabling the Camel to turn very quickly—but also making it an unforgiving fighter for the inexperienced. The Royal Aircraft Factory’s SE5a represented another leap forward with its comfortable cockpit, modern instrumentation, and inline engine—clearly influenced by both Spads and German aircraft. Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies—be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design—from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, and finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. This book tells their story through extensive photos and accompanying text. “Handy not only as an aircraft model reference, but also as great reading for all history fans.” —DetailScaleView “Sidebars add important information at the proper place.” —Air Power History
Publisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612008828
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
A vivid pictorial history: “Buy this book right now. It is rare that ISD gives an instant five-star rating to any new volume, but [this] is a rare book.” —Indy Squadron Dispatch World War I witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in aircraft design, construction, and—as the war progressed—mass production. Each country generated its own innovations, sometimes in surprising ways—Albatros Fokker, Pfalz, and Junkers in Germany and Nieuport, Spad, Sopwith, and Bristol in France and Britain. This book focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production. Initially the French led the way in Allied fighter development with their Bleriot trainers, then nimble Nieuport Scouts—culminating with the powerful, fast gun platforms as exemplified by the Spads. The Spads had a major drawback however, in that they were difficult and counterintuitive to fix in the field. The British developed fighters in a very different way; Tommy Sopwith had a distinctive approach to fighter design that relied on lightly loaded wings and simple functional box-girder fuselages. His Camel was revolutionary as it combined all the weight well forward, enabling the Camel to turn very quickly—but also making it an unforgiving fighter for the inexperienced. The Royal Aircraft Factory’s SE5a represented another leap forward with its comfortable cockpit, modern instrumentation, and inline engine—clearly influenced by both Spads and German aircraft. Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies—be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design—from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, and finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. This book tells their story through extensive photos and accompanying text. “Handy not only as an aircraft model reference, but also as great reading for all history fans.” —DetailScaleView “Sidebars add important information at the proper place.” —Air Power History
Great Paper Fighter Planes
Author: Norman Schmidt
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781895569773
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Offers instructions for making paper models from standard index cards.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781895569773
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Offers instructions for making paper models from standard index cards.
Jane's Fighter Combat in the Jet Age
Author: David C. Isby
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780004708225
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Fighter Combat in the Jet Age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European skies in a Third World War. With combat examples from Southeast Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East, Fighter Combat in the Jet Age compares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles, experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft enthusiasts of all ages.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780004708225
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Fighter Combat in the Jet Age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European skies in a Third World War. With combat examples from Southeast Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East, Fighter Combat in the Jet Age compares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles, experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft enthusiasts of all ages.
Build Your Own Fighter Planes
Author: Norman Schmidt
Publisher: Sterling Innovation
ISBN: 9781402767463
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hobbyists, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will find hours of enjoyment with this guide to making and flying paper fighter planes. Many of the past century's classic fighters are included here, such as the legendary Sopwith Camel, Mitsubishi Zero, Messerschmitt Bf 109, and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. The kit comes with ready-to-cut templates with pre-drawn insignias; numbered parts for each of the classic designs; and art supplies to decorate the entire fleet. Kit Includes: - Build Your Own Fighter Planes, a 48-page, 2-color book - 57 template cards ready to cut and assemble - 18 reusable templates - 5 colored markers
Publisher: Sterling Innovation
ISBN: 9781402767463
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hobbyists, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will find hours of enjoyment with this guide to making and flying paper fighter planes. Many of the past century's classic fighters are included here, such as the legendary Sopwith Camel, Mitsubishi Zero, Messerschmitt Bf 109, and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. The kit comes with ready-to-cut templates with pre-drawn insignias; numbered parts for each of the classic designs; and art supplies to decorate the entire fleet. Kit Includes: - Build Your Own Fighter Planes, a 48-page, 2-color book - 57 template cards ready to cut and assemble - 18 reusable templates - 5 colored markers