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Born of the struggle for global influence between the great powers in the aftermath of World War II, the cold war was an era of inexorable technological advancement and a succession of wars-by-proxy between Soviet Russia and the United States, leading to an unprecedented arms race. Military aircraft were a key part of this ruthless competition, and for many aviation enthusiastic the cold war was the golden age of the jet fighter. Less than 20 years separated early jets such as the P-80 Shotting Star, scarcely able to overtake a propeller-driven WWII fighter, from interceptors such as the MiG-25 “Foxbat”, capable of flying at more than three times the speed of sound. Wars in Korea, Vietnam, and other volatile regions gave many of these spectacular and deadly machines a baptism of fire, and some aircraft developed during this period, such as the C-130 Hercules and Boeing B-52, are still in U.S. Air Force service today.
Military Aircraft of the Cold War is a fascinating and fact-filled guide to 121 of the finest aircraft in service between 1945 and 1985, for a generation of aviation buffs, iconic aircraft such as the Avro Vulcan, B-58 Hustler, and F-4 Phantom II hold a certain magic that is unsurpassed by today’s aircraft. Providing hours of entertaining reading, this book covers each aircraft in detail, with feature boxes outlining its development, technical specifications, performance data, and variants. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features like range, speed, and ceiling with those of contemporary aircraft.
The Book Covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action.- Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life - Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040--a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it.
Author: General Ed: Jim Winchester
ISBN: 13-9781592236961
Pages: 256
Features: HB, Illustrated Colour Edition, Spr. |
