Pocket Guide to Military Aircraft and the World's Airforces

Military and aviation buffs will treasure this alphabetically organized guide that displays every major aircraft in service-fighters, fighter-bombers, helicopters, transports, and trainers-in full color, with diagrams picturing them from above, front, and sideways. Included are such models as the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, the former USSR's six crew Antonov AN-12 'Cub', and Italy's advanced Aermacchi MB.339., Practical handbook ideal for ease of identification at air shows and in operation; Describes and illustrates every major military aircraft in service; Types include fighters, fighter/ bombers, helicopters, transports and trainers; Each aircraft illustrated with colour side view and black and white three-view line drawing; Technical information on armament, engines, weight, performance and dimensions; Briefings on the world's air arms and an inventory of aircraft in service; World air force insignias in colour