The Rand McNally Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft, 1914 - 1980
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Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Offset varnish, Headband, BRADEL, Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special features | Dust jacket, 3rd Edition |
| Conditions | Used |
| Number of pages | 546 |
| Published date | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 28 x 32 x 5 cm |
| Author | Enzo Angelucci |
| Editor | The Military Press |
What's this all about?
THE RAND McNALLY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT, 1914 - 1980 is the most complete, authentic, and spectacular book of its kind ever prepared. It depicts and describes all of the world's principal military aircraft produced from the outbreak of the First World War to the present day. There are 800 types in all, ranging from fighters and bombers to reconnaissance planes and trainers, with 1,706 airplanes shown in colour, 16 colour charts, 252 photographs, 772 cutaway drawings, and seven colour diagrams. Full - colour illustrations are paired with capsule descriptions that provide extensive technical information on each plane, including insignia, manufacturer, type, year, engine, wingspan, length, height, weight, maximum speed, ceiling, range, armament, and crew. ( ... ) An informative text traces the development of military aircraft through the years, including such background information as production costs, quantities produced, strengths and weaknesses, and impact on aerial warfare. ( ... )
