Автор: Al Adcock
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 0897475062
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Before the advent of radar and other electronic devices aboard warships, the jobs of seeking out the enemy and spotting naval gunfire fell to the floatplane scouts. These small 1- and 2-seat catapult-launched aircraft served aboard US Navy ships as the eyes of the fleet until mid-1949. Most battleships carried up to 4 floatplanes; cruisers with aircraft hangars could accommodate as many as 8 aircraft; destroyers, when applicable, were limited to only 1 floatplane. Curtiss-Wright was the designer of 3 of the 4 types of scout planes that served aboard US warships in WWII, a tribute to the American aviation pioneer and father of the US floatplane, Glenn Curtiss. Chance-Vought and the Naval Aircraft Factory also produced floatplanes that served the US Navy in WWII. All get detailed coverage in this volume. Illustrated with more than 106 photographs, 13 full-color paintings, plus detailed line drawings.
Автор: Spencer C. Tucker
Издательство: ABC-CLIO
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1576072193, 1576077403
Количество страниц: 1231
Язык: english
Формат: CHM
Three volumes. 1,500 entries. 2,500 years of history. Seven seas. It all adds up to Naval Warfare: An International Encyclopedia, the most authoritative, comprehensive, and accessible reference work on the subject of combat at sea. Spencer C. Tucker, editor of the award winning Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War, turns his expertise in military history to the greatest war story of them all—humanity's centuries-old quest for dominance of the mighty deep. Everything's here, from the ancient Greek galleys at Salamis to the mighty American Sixth Fleet in the Persian Gulf. Written by an international team of experts, these richly illustrated volumes are the essential reference work for students, scholars, and naval history buffs. A host of features—including an extensive use of maps, an inclusive glossary of naval terms, and a lengthy bibliography—makes this encyclopedia the first—and last—place any landlubber—or self-respecting sailor—will turn to for naval history.
Автор: Kenneth P. Katz
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 0897475410
Количество страниц: 62
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
More than any other weapon system, the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American military power in the popular imagination. The B-52 was workhorse of the Strategic Air Command in its nuclear deterrent role, the most important mission during the Cold War. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the B-52 has been its longevity. First flown in 1952 and entering operational service with the US Air Force in 1955; Boeing delivered the last new B-52 in 1962. More than 4 decades later, the B-52 remains in front line service, most recently serving in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040! 119 photographs, 113 of which are in color, plus line drawings and five color profiles.
Автор: Francis E. McMurtrie
Издательство: Sampson Low, Marston & Co
Год издания: 1941
Количество страниц: 627
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Circumstances arising out of the war, not least of which being enemy bombing of the publisher’s premises in London, caused delay in the publication of this early wartime edition of Jane’s Fighting Ships due to appear in 1940. Includes the first War Loss section of the Second World War. Information regarding the German Navy was scant and although many U-boats had been destroyed no official figure was available but American sources estimated that 300 boats were under construction. It was treated with caution that BISMARCK and TIRPITZ were in full commission, but as we now know this was shortly to be the case with regards the former battleship which would be sunk in the near future taking HMS HOOD with her. British war losses to date included ROYAL OAK (already credited with having been sunk by a U-boat), GLORIOUS, COURAGEOUS, SOUTHAMPTON, EFFINGHAM, CALYPSO, CURLEW, plus destroyers, minesweepers, etc. Eleven AMCs had also been lost including RAWALPINDI and JERVIS BAY. Japan and America had not yet entered the war and their respective fleets were still intact. The book provides a wealth of information on the warships of all nations and the book is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, etc.
Автор: Armybook Team
Издательство: Armybook
Год издания: 2000
Количество страниц: 16
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF (scan)
Язык: русский / английский (подписи к фото). This is specially created edition on the basis of the several old original repair manuals and operation of engineering for the founders of models and restorers. В издании дано техническое и историческое описание армейских автомобилей ЗиЛ-131/131Н 1966-2000 гг.
Автор: Armybook Team
Издательство: Armybook
Год издания: 2000
Количество страниц: 40
Язык: русский
Формат: PDF (scan)
Язык: русский / английский (подписи к фото). This is specially created edition on the basis of the several old original repair manuals and operation of engineering for the founders of models and restorers. В издании дано техническое описание и инструкция по эксплуатации тяжелого танка ИС-3.
Автор: Larry Davis
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2008
isbn: 0897475577, 9780897475570
Количество страниц: 54
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
In 1941, the Chief of the Army Air Forces, General 'Hap' Arnold, saw a need for a US-designed jet aircraft. He instructed General Electric to begin developing a gas turbine engine and Bell Aircraft Company to build a plane around that engine. The result was the XP-59A Airacomet; but, it did not have the performance necessary to challenge Germany s jet fighters. Previously, Lockheed had pursued jet development on its own initiative and was now given the go ahead to build its own jet airplane around a British designed engine, 203 days later, the XP-80 took to the air. The result would meet the USAAF requirements and would eventually become the P-80 Shooting Star. This book traces the development of the Shooting Star with more than 100 photos, color profiles and detailed line drawings.
Автор: Larry Davis
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 0897475429, 9780897475426
Количество страниц: 62
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
It was known by several names - officially the Thunderbolt, but it was also called the Jug, Bolt, T-Bolt, Juggernaut, and other names by the Germans that can t be mentioned. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100 photographs, line drawings and color profiles.
Автор: Richard Lippincott
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 0897475046
Количество страниц: 60
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
90 photos, eight color profiles, black-and-white line drawings, color covers. Almost as long as a football field and as high as a six-story building, the C-5 Galaxy is one of the world's largest aircraft and the only aircraft that can transport any of the Army's combat equipment, including tanks and helicopters.
Автор: Jim Goodall
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0897472594
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Developmental history, actual pilot interviews and unique capabilities of the stealth weapons system which had a major role in the Gulf. Over 80 photos, two 3-view dwgs, 16 detail dwgs, plus color paintings.
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