Свыше 400 различных типов самолетов из многих стран мира использовались Китаем в первой половине XX века. Книга о самолетах всех провинций страны, Более 350 фотографий, история, цветные профили, участие в боевых действиях.

"Рейзен" был для меня все равно, нто меч для самурая. Я ощущал его как собственное тело," - так писал один из японских пилотов о самом известном японском самолете второй мировой войны. Hачиная с Перл-Харбора до последних боев по отражению налетов на Японию американских В-29, истребитель Мицубиси А6М Рейзеи (сокращенно от "Рейсики зентоки" - "Истребитель ноль") участвовал практически во всех воздушных сражениях, проводимых императорским флотом. Его отличная маневренность и высокая дальность полета стали почти легендой, и до сего дня "Зеро" остается символом японской авиации. Его мировая слава была завоевана в первых боях на Тихом океане, когда в течение шести месяцев он не знал серьезного отпора. Hо в ходе войны японцы не сумели обеспечить ему достойной замены - истребителя, способного превзойти противника по скорости, вооружению и живучести. И, начиная с конца 1942 г, нести свой крест боев для А6М было все тяжелей. Hесмотря на то, что после 1943 г истребитель уже явно устарел, японцы продолжали выпускать его до конца войны. В результате "Рейзен" стал самым массовым японским самолетом.

AD (позднее A-1) Skyraider представлял собой палубный ударный самолет и находился на вооружении с 50-х до начала 70-х годов. В период господства реактивных самолетов он казался анахронизмом, однако карьера его была вполне успешна, а эффективность и боевые возможности послужили отправной точкой при создании реактивного штурмовика А-10. В книге подробно описана история Скайрайдера.

This Catalogue has been prepared by the Rosoboronexport Air Force Department and Media & PR Service with valuable support of Russian aerospace enterprises. Additional information on the equipment described within can be requested at the Rosoboronexport central office and its representations abroad.

Peter M Grosz profiles the famous German 'V'-strutter as never before. Over 130 rare photos, six pages of all-new highly detailed 1:48/1:72 scale GAs, 18 brand new colour profiles plus superb art on the covers, the book also provides a detailed section on colours and markings.

Предлагаемая вниманию читателей книга написана сотрудником Московского Центра Сервисных услуг ANSYS в рамках программы Quick Start (быстрый старт) и является составной частью серии учебных пособий, предлагаемых компаний ЗАО «ЕМТ Р» для работе с программными продуктами, поставляемыми компанией. Материалы, представленные в книге, созданы на основе курса обучения ANSYS, читавшегося автором на предприятиях авиационной и энергетической промышленности. Книга предназначена для инженеров-конструкторов и инженеров-исследователей, занимающихся проектированием и расчетом машиностроительных конструкций, а также для студентов машиностроительных специальностей ВУЗов.

Many books, pamphlets & reports have been written about the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49. These have ranged from the almost encyclopaedic British Air Ministry publication to short leaflet summaries. They have been concerned primarily with the truly impressive statistics, & some have concentrated almost exclusively on the aircraft. But none has seemed to approach this historical event from the viewpoint of its historical perspective. John Provan & Ron Davies have now cooperated in this Paladwr Press book to try to compensate for this past shortcoming. The first part of the narrative explores the political & economic circumstances that led to the crisis of May 1948, & it also takes a look at the situation as it probably appeared to the Soviet Union. To have a capitalist enclave within its jealously (& military)-guarded sphere of influence must have seemed something of an imposition in Muscovite eyes. On the other hand, many readers may be surprised to realize that Berlin is only 30 miles from Poland. And--again to remember perspectives of time, as well as of place & motivation--how many recall that the Airlift was launched only three years after the end of the Second World War? In addition to picture-descriptions of all the transport aircraft, U.S. & British, military & civilian, involved in the Airlift, this book has delved into the problems of logistics, on the ground as well as in the air & has not forgotten the human aspects, for example, the famous exploits of the Candy Bomber & the Camel Caravan. Here is a book that, in addition to being a useful reference to one of the great events of transport aviation history, should delight the eye; & even, here & there, amuse. For without a sense of humor, the Berlin Airlift would have been a grim experience for all the participants.

This illustrated history examines the remarkable sequence of events that led to the jetliners development and the longevity of classic pre747-400 versions. Full technical specifications of the early variants are accompanied by a production listing and 150 photos and line drawings.

This book provides an excellent overview of the Boeing 747SP, a somewhat overlooked aircraft which paved the way for today's 747-400s. The photography in this book is excellent, and the reproduction of proposed interiors for the Iranian VIP ship are worth the price.

Few airplanes have remained in active service as long as the B-52, which is slated to stay in operation through the turn of the century. Originally designed as a long-range nuclear bomber, the B-52 has seen service in Vietnam and the Gulf War, where its long range and massive bomb load were complemented by the ability to accommodate air-launched missiles. The authors provide several accounts from B-52 pilots and coverage of this magnificent airplane's design and continuing development. Two hunted photographs help document the Stratofortress' distinguished career.

A large number of fighter projects have been drawn by British companies over the last fifty years, but very few have turned into hardware, and very little has been published about these fascinating "might-have-beens". This book makes extensive use of previously unpublished, primary-source material-much recently declassified. It gives an insight into a secret world where the public has had little idea of what was going on, while at the same time presenting a coherent nationwide picture of fighter development and evolution. Particular emphasis is placed on tender design competitions and some of the events that led to certain aircraft either being canceled or produced. Some of the many and varied types included are the Hawker P.1103/P.1136/P.1121 series, and the Fairey "Delta III". The book includes many illustrations, plus specially commissioned renditions of "might-have-been" types in contemporary markings.

Consolidated's B-24 Liberator was one of the most costly and complicated aircraft produced by the US during WWII. It was produced in greater numbers than any other US bomber. 19,000 were built and served all over the globe as a bomber, transport, and long-range anti-submarine aircraft. This is a detailed examination of the design, development and use of the B-24 - the backbone of the USAAF bombing offensive during WWII. Extensively illustrated with over 200 archive photographs. Exceptional!

Written by the foremost DC-8 authority, the book covers the first turbine example to evolve from the famous DC series of airliners built by Douglas. The DC-8 story includes earlier designs by the same name that never came to fruition and reviews events leading to the Eight we know today.

Pictorial Chronicle of airmen and aircaft that forged Geman airpower

Covers the development of helicopters from a concept in the mind of da Vinci to the first successful machines in the early 1900s to the latest tilt-rotor designs. It is a story of constant innovation, as designers answered the concerns of military planners with more maneuverable, more capable rotorcraft.

Возможно лучшая монография, посвященная последней, послевоенной модификации Як-9. Книга содержит подробные чертежи и фотографии самолета в деталях, а также схемы окраски Як-9П ВВС разных стран.

An eagerly awaited companion to the enormously popular volume on fighters published by Midland in 1997, this volume looks at the "might-have-been" strategic bombers. Includes transatlantic jets and projects that were on the drawing board or in prototype form at the war's end. Full-color action illustrations, contemporary markings, and performance data tables vividly show what might have been achieved. For military and aviation enthusiasts.