THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AIRCRAFT — OVER 3000 MILITARY AND CIVIL AIRCRAFT — FROM THE WRIGHT FLYER TO THE STEALTH BOMBER —
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Characteristics
| ISBN |
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| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) Dust jacket |
| Special Features | |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Robert Jackson, Martin W. Bowman, Ewan Partridge |
| Publisher |
Silverdale Books, Leicester, Royaume-Uni |
| Number of pages | 544 |
| Published date | 2004 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 23 x 29 cm |
Description
Published in 2004 by Silverdale Books, The Encyclopedia of Aircraft is a comprehensive, large-format reference work covering more than a century of aviation history, from the pioneering flights of the Wright brothers to modern jet fighters and stealth bombers.
Edited by Robert Jackson, with contributions from Martin W. Bowman and Ewan Partridge, this extensively illustrated encyclopedia brings together more than 3,000 military and civilian aircraft produced by over 1,000 manufacturers worldwide.
The book offers an impressive panorama of aviation development, covering early biplanes, military fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, transport aircraft, commercial airliners, helicopters, experimental designs and advanced jet aircraft.
Organised alphabetically by manufacturer, the encyclopedia provides historical information on major aircraft types, including their origins, development, prototypes, production variants and operational service.
Detailed technical specifications accompany many entries, covering dimensions, powerplants, performance and other essential characteristics.
The illustrations form an important part of the publication, with more than 1,000 colour and black-and-white photographs complemented by aircraft profile artwork. These provide a valuable visual reference for identifying aircraft types, configurations and liveries.
From the earliest pioneering machines to the technological advances of the late twentieth century, this substantial volume offers a fascinating overview of the evolution of both civil and military aviation.
An excellent reference book for aviation historians, aircraft enthusiasts, scale modellers and collectors of specialist aviation literature.
Collectors' Interest
This substantial aviation encyclopedia brings together an exceptionally broad selection of aircraft within a single reference volume.
Its manufacturer-based organisation, extensive technical information and wealth of photographic documentation make it particularly useful for researching and comparing aircraft from different countries and historical periods.
The inclusion of prototypes, lesser-known designs, military aircraft and commercial types further enhances its documentary value.
A valuable addition to a specialist aviation library, particularly for collectors of illustrated aviation encyclopedias, aircraft historians and scale modelling enthusiasts.
