The Illustrated Directory of the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9781853610325 |
| ISBN-10 | 1853610321 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special Features | • Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Michael Roberts |
| Publisher | Brian Trodd Publishing House Limited |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Published date | 1989 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 26 x 31 x 2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • BASES AÉRIENNES - ESCADRILLES • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS • ENCYCLOPÉDIES |
Description
This comprehensive directory provides detailed information about the United States Air Force, covering its organizational structure, aircraft fleet, missiles, space systems, and operational bases. The book includes extensive coverage of aircraft specifications, with detailed technical data on performance, armament, dimensions, and weights for various aircraft types including fighters, bombers, tankers, and transport planes. It features information about major commands, direct reporting units, and separate operating agencies that form the backbone of the USAF. The directory also covers the Air Force's missile systems, including air-to-air missiles like the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120A AMRAAM, as well as air-to-ground weapons such as the AGM-45A Strike and AGM-65 Maverick. Bases section provides insights into Fighter Country and other key installations. The book includes budgetary information for fiscal years 1990/1991 and comprehensive appendices.