{"product_id":"military-aircraft-worlds-greatest-fighters-bombers-and-transport-aircraft-from-world-war-i-to-the-present-9781838861285","title":"Military Aircraft: World's Greatest Fighters, Bombers and Transport Aircraft from World War I to the Present","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilitary Aircraft \u003c\/i\u003efeatures 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since man first took to the air, combat aircraft have been at the cutting edge of aviation technology, resulting in some of the greatest and most complex designs ever built. \u003ci\u003eMilitary Aircraft \u003c\/i\u003efeatures 52 of the most important military aircraft of the last hundred years. \u003cbr\u003eThe book includes all the main types, from biplane fighters and carrier aircraft to tactical bombers, transport aircraft, multirole fighters, strategic strike aircraft and stealth bombers. Featured aircraft include: the Fokker Dr.1 triplane, the legendary fighter flown by German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, 'the Red Baron', during World War I; the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Japan's highly-manoeuvrable fighter that dominated air-to-air combat in the early part of the Pacific War; the tank-busting Il-2 Shturmovik, the most produced aircraft in World War II; the Harrier jump jet, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter that has been service for more than 40 years; the B-2 Spirit bomber, an American precision strike aircraft used in recent conflicts in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan; and the F-22 Raptor, an air superiority fighter with state-of-the-art stealth technology that makes it almost invisible to radars. \u003cbr\u003eEach entry includes a brief description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, \u003ci\u003e Military Aircraft\u003c\/i\u003e is a colourful guide for the military aviation enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Newdick is an aviation and defense writer and editor. He is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Modern Military Airpower 1990-Present\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World's Greatest Military Aircraf, t\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTechnical Guide: Japanese Aircraft of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eAir Forces Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e and a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eCombat Aircraft\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Aircraft Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e magazines.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158610342162,"sku":"9781838861285","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_59da8707-fe26-47e2-9bb2-244a98606826.jpg?v=1774969332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/military-aircraft-worlds-greatest-fighters-bombers-and-transport-aircraft-from-world-war-i-to-the-present-9781838861285","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}