Description

Modern Military Aircraft is a fascinating pocket-size guide to the most important military aircraft developed since World War II.

This highly illustrated book features a wide range of aircraft that served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, conflicts in the Middle East, and the Falklands. Types of aircraft range from frontline fighters to reconnaissance aircraft to bombers to interceptors and helicopters. Spanning such famous planes as the Lockheed Blackbird and the MiG-21, Modern Military Aircraft also includes lesser-known examples such as the South African Atlas Cheetah and the EH101 Merlin helicopter. Arranged by countries, each of the 75 featured aircraft is presented with outstanding fully annotated three-view color artworks, development and service history, specification tables, and color and black-and-white photographs. With a wealth of information and splendidly presented, this book is a must for aviation enthusiasts.