Название: Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum
Автор: Yefim Gordon, Peter Davison
Издательство: Specialty Press
Серия: Warbird Tech Volume 45
ISBN: 1580071066
Год издания: 2006
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 108
Формат: PDF
Размер: 70,8 MB

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed, a lightweight air-combat fighter, is one of the most famous military aircraft in the world. No other warplane has been manufactured in such large numbers (over 10,000 in the Soviet Union and about 2,000 in China and India) since World War II. Nor has any other fighter served with so many air forces (the current count is 56). This global success was the MiG design bureau’s fourth in succession in the immediate postwar era.

Название: Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
Автор: Yefim Gordon, Peter Davison
Издательство: Specialty Press
Серия: Warbird Tech Volume 42
ISBN: 1580070914
Год издания: 2006
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 108
Формат: PDF
Размер: 74,2 MB

Recognized as one of the best fighters of the 1990s, the Su-27 Flanker is a single-seat supersonic interceptor that is often declared the finest and most successful fighter of the Cold War era. Designed by Sukhoi OKB, the imposing fighter quickly gained popularity and respect from countries all across the globe. Intended to be a direct competitor to the new generation of American fighters such as the F-15, the Su-27 was designed with outstanding range, heavy armament, and high agility. Excellent performance, handling, and serviceability have made the aircraft popular with its pilots and ground personnel alike. Equipped with an analog fly-by-wire control system, a full avionics suite, and up to 10 air-to-air missiles, the Flanker also features a rearward-facing radar between the engines, allowing it to fire at targets behind the aircraft. Outfitted with two Lyul'ka AL-31F turbofans, each 12,500 kgp (27,557 lb st) with afterburning, the Su-27's high thrust-to-weight ratio and refined aerodynamics allow superb flight characteristics at high angles of attack.

Название: Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum
Автор: Yefim Gordon, Peter Davison
Издательство: Specialty Press
Серия: Warbird Tech Volume 41
ISBN: 158007085X
Год издания: 2005
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 107
Формат: PDF
Размер: 30,8 MB

In the late 1960s the Soviet Union was working on a fourth-generation jet fighter concept. These aircraft would form the backbone of Warsaw Pact air forces in the next decade. The Soviet aerospace industry began considering enhancing combat capabilities with new air-to-air missiles and a sophisticated weapons control system. Thus the MiG-29 was born. High maneuverability, a high thrust-to-weight ratio, a wide speed range, and special short-range missiles are just a few of the MiG-29's special characteristics. This book extensively covers the concept, variants, upgrades, carrier trials, service, sales, and what the future holds for the MiG-29. Find out how the MiG-29 paved the way for aerodynamic refinements, improved handling, stability, and technological changes that simplified the building process. Learn details on the MiG-29's engine and controls.

Название: Mig-21: Cold War Warrior
Автор: Hans-Heiri Stapfer
Издательство: Arms & Armour Press
ISBN: 1854090399
Год издания: 1991
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 58
Формат: PDF
Размер: 57,2 MB

The Soviet-designed Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 delta-winged fighter is still, numerically, the world's most produced modern fighter. This book is packed form cover to cover with some 89 fantastic black & white and colour photographs, all well-captioned and providing fantastic inspiration for the modeller or for anyone interested in the operational service of this legendary aircraft.

Название: USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Vietnam War 1965 - 1973
Автор: Donald J. McCarthy
Издательство: Schiffer Publishing
Серия: Schiffer Military History Book
ISBN: 0764322567
Год издания: 2005
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 133
Формат: PDF
Размер: 47,8 MB

Presented here is the most complete photo collection of U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantoms and F-105 Thunderchiefs credited with aerial victories during the Vietnam era.

Название: Planes of the Presidents
Автор: Bill Holder
Издательство: Schiffer Publishing
Серия: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 0764311875
Год издания: 2000
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 50
Формат: PDF
Размер: 66,8 MB

This book covers United States presidential aircraft including Boeing Clippers, DC-6s, C-54s, Constellations, 707s and 747s, as well as a variety of Air Force and Marine Corps support aircraft.

Название: Nuclear Weapons of the United States: An Illustrated History
Автор: James N. Gibson
Издательство: Schiffer Publishing
Серия: Schiffer Military History
ISBN: 0764300636
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 240
Формат: PDF
Размер: 158,8 MB

This book covers every nuclear delivery system the United States ever deployed. With few exceptions, each weapon and system is illustrated by either color or black and white photographs. Each weapon also comes with specifications and a history of its development, deployment and retirement (if retired).

Название: Camouflage & Markings of the Shermans in New Zealand Service
Автор: Jeffrey Plowman
Издательство: Model Centrum Progres
Серия: Armor Color Gallery 3
ISBN: 978 8360672068
Год издания: 2008
Язык: English
Страниц: 64
Формат: PDF
Размер: 11,5 MB

Camouflage & Markings of the Shermans in New Zealand Service 1943-45

Название: Classic AFVs No.2 Their History and How to Model them: Lee & Grant
Автор: Ken Jones, Peter Chamberlain
Издательство: Patrick Stephens Ltd
Серия: Classic AFVs No.2
ISBN: 0850592690
Год издания: 1977
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 81
Формат: PDF
Размер: 23,4 MB

Classic AFVs No.2 Their History and How to Model them: Lee & Grant

Название: Toulon 1793: Napoleon's First Great Victory
Автор: Brett Green and Robert Oehler
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия: Osprey Modelling 12
ISBN: 1841768006
Год издания: 2006
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 86
Формат: PDF
Размер: 16,3 MB

This book provides a complete guide to modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262, the greatest jet fighter of World War II. Developed from a 1938 design, the Me 262 'Schwalbe' (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First flown as a pure jet in 1942, it proved much faster than conventional aircraft. Development problems, Allied bombings and cautious Luftwaffe leadership created delays that halted its production until late 1943. The Me 262 became the first jet aircraft used in combat when it attacked a British photo-reconnaissance Mosquito in July 1944 over Munich.