Автор: Shlomo Aloni, Chris Davey
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 1846030471
Количество страниц: 100
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
By 1973, the Israeli Air Force had built a strong reputation. While its aircraft were broadly equivalent to those of its enemies, the Israelis were generally superior in training, motivation, maintenance, intelligence and command and control. This situation dramatically changed when the Israelis became the first foreign customer of the US Air Force's new F-15 Eagle, a truly superior aircraft. By 1979, Israeli F-15s were blooded in combat against the Syrians, and over the next few years destroyed dozens more Syrian aircraft with no combat losses of their own. Israeli F-15s also flew top cover in the strike against the Iraqi nuclear reactor, destroyed the PLO headquarters in Tunis, and were ready to strike during Operation Desert Storm. A new chapter in Israeli Air Force history opened with the arrival of the F-15I. Unfortunately the book does not cover the use of Israeli F-15s in Lebanon in 2006, which presumably happened after the book was written. Author Shomo Aloni not only writes about the combat usage of the F-15 by the Israelis, but also its acquisition, deployment, non-combat losses and upgrading. It's a fascinating story, told well and with Osprey's usual outstanding color plates. What is surprising is that the normally secretive Israeli Air Force allowed this kind of information to be published about a type that is in front-line service. Some errors: On page 33, the date of the photo is given as 1972 which is obviously impossible since the Israelis did not have any F-15s in 1972. In several places in the book, the F-15 is described as using the AIM-9G missile. In fact, the AIM-9G was a US Navy missile that was not compatible with the F-15, and the AIM-9J was used at this time. Despite these errors, this is a fine book.
Автор: Y.Gordon
Издательство: Midland
Год издания: 2003
isbn: 1857801520
Количество страниц: 130
his is the story of the Soviet Union's first intercontinental jet bomber, which was to have become a carrier of nuclear missiles and the Soviet answer to the Boeing B-52. Much to the surprise of many, the little-known Myasishchev bureau was chosen to do the job; it had been disbanded a few years earlier and reinstated solely to create such a bomber. Known to the West as the Bison, the new bomber employed many innovative features (including a bicycle landing gear) and was created within the short period of just one year; Western military observers were stunned when the aircraft was formally unveiled at the 1953 May Day parade. The M-4 and the much-improved 3M remained in service for 40 years until retired and scrapped in compliance with the START treaty. The Bison also served as the basis for the VM-T Atlant specialized cargo aircraft designed to piggy-back the Buran space shuttle and components of the Energiya launch rocket. Also described in this book are the many projected derivatives of the M-4 designed in the 1950s, including longrange airliners.
Автор: Willy Peeters, Ronny Meuris
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 1930607113
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This special fourteenth edition of the phenomenal LOCK ON series takes us aboard the mighty U.S.N aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. Crammed with stunning full color photography, this book focuses on actual air operations in the Mediterranean Sea in the early nineties, making this a unique opportunity to see the U.S.A.s Big stick in action. Beautiful full color photography captures cutting edge U.S.N. Aircraft in action, such as the F 14 Tomcat, the F-18 Hornet, the A-6 Intruder, The EA-6B Prowler, the S-3B Viking, as well as the men and equipment used to keep the operations moving. This very attractive and in-depth book belongs in the collection of any aviation enthusiast, scale modeler, or USN veteran.
Автор: Hans Wilms
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1984
isbn: 9070932032
Количество страниц: 65
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This second installment in the popular LOCK ON series focuses on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Crammed with beautiful full color photographs, this book is the prime reference source for modelers who wish to gain accurate information about the lines and systems of this aircraft.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1983
isbn: 9070932016
Количество страниц: 69
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This first installment in the popular LOCK ON series focuses on the F-104 Starfighter. Crammed with beautiful full color photographs, this book is the prime reference source for modelers who wish to gain accurate information about the lines and systems of this unusual aircraft.
Автор: Francois Verlinden
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1986
isbn: 9070932083
Количество страниц: 42
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The third installment in this impressive series, this volume focuses on the details of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Beautiful full color photographs document every detail of this massive aircraft. Geared towards the scale aircraft modeler, the photographs cover details such as fuselage, wings, engines, landing gear, cockpit, cargo compartment, armament, and much more. This book belongs in the collection of every serious scale modeler and aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 9070932148
Количество страниц: 42
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The fifth installment in this popular series, this edition deals with the USAF F-111 Aardvark, which was used so effectively against such American foes as Libya and Iraq. Keeping the tradition going, this book is crammed full of highly detailed color photographs of every conceivable detail of this aircraft. Geared towards the scale modeler, such details covered include the airframe, cockpit, engines, armament, landing gear, avionics, control surfaces, bomb bay, ejection seats, and much more. Highly recommended to every serious scale aircraft modeler and aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Валецкий О.В.
Издательство: Центр стратегической конъюнктуры
Год издания: 2013
isbn: 978–5–906233–14–1
Количество страниц: 154
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF
Книга посвящена исследованию роли управляемых и кассетных боеприпасов в войнах XX–XXI веков и влиянию развития данных типов боеприпасов на современные тактику и стратегию. В книге рассмотрена история развития зарубежных боеприпасов данных типов, как и современные технические решения применяемые в их разработке.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 9070932156
Количество страниц: 41
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book is the genesis of a very popular series dedicated to military aircraft. Focusing mainly on details for modelers, this book contains a wealth of information about the AH-1S Cobra. A modelers guide and exquisite scale drawings round it out into an overall treasure chest of information for the scale modeler, as well as the aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 9070932288
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This eleventh installment in the unprecedented LOCK ON series takes a rare and comprehensive look at the French built Avions Dassault Mirage V serving in the Belgian Air Force. Stunning photography is accompanied by very detailed descriptions to help the reader become familiarized with this enigmatic aircraft. Details pointed out in these pages include, but are not limited to, the Snecma Atar 9C jet engine, the twin 30mm DEFA cannon array, the Martin Baker BRM4 and Mk 10 ejection seats, the Matra Magic missile, and the seven tube LAU 32 B/A rocket launcher. This is a unique opportunity to study a very prolific aircraft. Recommended to any scale aircraft modeler or aviation enthusiast.
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