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Focusing almost exclusively on official programs, experimental, prototype, limited production models and aircraft that actually entered development, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Special Types 1939-1945 opens with the "state of the art" designs at the beginning of the war, continuing on to the advances during the conflict itself. These so-called "special types" are far less widely known than fighter and bomber designs, but no less important, and include armed photo reconnaissance aircraft, catapult-launched seaplanes, autogyros, tactical haulers and armed drones. Other designs covered include "one-off" experimental aircraft, rocket boost, floats and skis added to landplanes, fighters with second seats assed for training, engine testbeds, "oddballs" experiments and more.
Illustrated throughout with 3-view drawings and rare photographs, many little-known and unusual aircraft and missiles, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Specialty Types 1939-1945 tells the stories of engineering teams and test pilots struggling against short schedules and tight resources to develop new aircraft that pushed the bounds of technology. This book is a fitting testament to the epic and sometimes life-threatening accomplishments which were every bit as vital to the war effort as actual combat operations themselves.
Focusing almost exclusively on official programs, experimental, prototype, limited production models and aircraft that actually entered development, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Special Types 1939-1945 opens with the "state of the art" designs at the beginning of the war, continuing on to the advances during the conflict itself. These so-called "special types" are far less widely known than fighter and bomber designs, but no less important, and include armed photo reconnaissance aircraft, catapult-launched seaplanes, autogyros, tactical haulers and armed drones. Other designs covered include "one-off" experimental aircraft, rocket boost, floats and skis added to landplanes, fighters with second seats assed for training, engine testbeds, "oddballs" experiments and more.
Illustrated throughout with 3-view drawings and rare photographs, many little-known and unusual aircraft and missiles, American Aircraft Development of WWII, Specialty Types 1939-1945 tells the stories of engineering teams and test pilots struggling against short schedules and tight resources to develop new aircraft that pushed the bounds of technology. This book is a fitting testament to the epic and sometimes life-threatening accomplishments which were every bit as vital to the war effort as actual combat operations themselves.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2015 |
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Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
Jahrhundert: | 20. Jahrhundert |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | Gebunden |
ISBN-13: | 9780859791885 |
ISBN-10: | 0859791882 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Norton, William |
Hersteller: | Crecy Publishing |
Maße: | 289 x 222 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | William Norton |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 31.08.2015 |
Gewicht: | 1,246 kg |
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2015 |
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Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
Jahrhundert: | 20. Jahrhundert |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | Gebunden |
ISBN-13: | 9780859791885 |
ISBN-10: | 0859791882 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Norton, William |
Hersteller: | Crecy Publishing |
Maße: | 289 x 222 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | William Norton |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 31.08.2015 |
Gewicht: | 1,246 kg |