Автор: Joe Michaels
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 2007
isbn: 0897475453, 9780897475457
Количество страниц: 54
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
A variety of vertical and short take off and landing (VSTOL) concepts were investigated during the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s with lift engines embedded in the wings or fuselage. The aircraft had serious drawbacks, but contributed significantly to the development of the Harrier. The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is designed for combat air support, as well as combat air patrol, missions against ground defenses, and armed escort. Although the U.S. Marines are scheduled to retire their Harriers in 2012 when the F-35 enters service, it is expected that Harriers will still be operating with foreign air forces of the world for a number of years beyond 2012. Illustrated with line drawings and color profiles.
Автор: Glenn Ashley
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 0897472349
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
As usual the Squadron Signal Publications fills one of the most relevant combat aircraft in post WWII era, a multinational program under the auspicies of the German, Great Britain and Italy goverments. The book cover the history of the aircraft development, the users and a brief accounting of the performance in the Gulf War.
Автор: Albert Manucy
Издательство: U.S. Government Printing Office
Год издания: 1962
Количество страниц: 93
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Albert Manucy's book examines the history of artillery from the earliest times to the late nineteenth century and describes how missiles were employed in conflicts prior to the Great War period. Every type of projectile throwing machine is considered from the earliest Ballista and Trebuchet to sophisticated ship-board naval guns and those designed for the fortified emplacements of coastal defences which were employed well into the twentieth century. Manucy not only describes the weapons but gives interesting insights into their performance and capabilities. He goes on to examine the use of gunpowder from its development to its employment in weaponry and describes many solid shot weapons and their respective specifications. The development of projectiles themselves is discussed-and their many varieties are detailed, including early rockets-as well as the tools employed by the gunners who fired the guns and employed the ammunition. This most engrossing book concludes with instruction on the practise of gunnery with explanations of the process of firing various weapons and includes many diagrams, charts of weapons and projectiles and line illustrations of gun crews demonstrating the sequence of firing.
Автор: Федосеев Семён, Баленко Сергей
Издательство: Эксмо
Год издания: 2014
Количество страниц: 1148
Язык: русский
Формат: FB2
В серии "Книга, которая спасет вам жизнь" вы найдете исчерпывающую информацию о вооружении и обучении стрелков, их тактике и боевом применении, снайперских дуэлях и контрснайперской борьбе, о прошлом, настоящем и будущем главного из воинских искусств.
Автор: Jim Sullivan
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 089747242X
Количество страниц: 49
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Squadron Signal Publications "In Action" books provide enthusiasts, historians and modelers with outstanding photographic coverage over a wide range of selected subjects. Images are drawn from many private collections and archives to depict the title feature in its historical surroundings. In addition, each volume features original cover art, full color profiles, detailed scale drawings, scrap art and essential descriptive text to bring these histories to life.
Автор: Charles L. Scrivner
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 0897472438
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Extremely useful reference documentation showing the evolution of the Bearcat and its derivatives. Lots of pictures with minimal text.
Автор: Robert Bock
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 0897472527
Количество страниц: 52
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The name Badger is not actually part of the Soviet designation of the Tu-16. Badger is in fact a NATO Reporting Name; that is a name assigned to the aircraft by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Air Standards Coordinating Committee, a joint committee made up of members from all NATO countries. The purpose of these reporting names is to allow rapid radio identification/reporting of Soviet aircraft types. The names arc all designed to sound different so that they will not be confused, even under conditions of poor radio reception. Single syllable names are used for propeller driven aircraft, while multiple syllable names are used for jet powered aircraft The name also gives the basic mission of the aircraft. Names beginning with F are for fighters, transports all begin with C, helicopters with H. and miscellaneous types (trainers, reconnaissance, etc.) begin with M. Bomber aircraft all have names beginning with B. therefore under the NATO Reporting Name System, the Tu-16 was named Badger indicating that it is a jet powered bomber aircraft. Variants of the basic aircraft arc all identified by a suffix letter. The second Tu-16 variant identified by NATO would receive the name Badger B. the third Badger C. etc. Often this does not follow actual Soviet production. As an example, a type may actually be a third production variant, and be identified/named by NATO before the second production variant was seen by NATO observers.
Автор: Larry Davis, David W. Menard
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 0897472489
Количество страниц: 50
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Created to meet British demands for a high performance, high altitude night fighter with long endurance, Northrop Aviation started design in Nov 1940 and had a prototype flying in May 1942. These requirements, plus the bulky nature of electronics back in the early days, led to a large plane. By all accounts, the P-61 handled and flew very well. The planes were very expensive for the time and by the time they hit the Pacific and European theaters, most of the enemy had already been destroyed. I wish a little more time had been spent comparing this plane to the British Mosquito or the German He 219 night fighters. It is hard to go wrong with the In Action Series, and this book is no exception. You get a very detailed narrative with many black and white photos, excellent captions that outline every version of the plane. All of the design changes are captured as well as color plates to show the different paint schemes. A perfect book for modelers, those who want to learn a lot in a little package about this very specialized plane of WW2.
Автор: Larry Davis
Издательство: Squadron/Signal Publications
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 0897472241
Количество страниц: 59
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Developmental history of the T-6 trainer - from its ancestoral NA-16 to the armed light attack and FAC a/c of the Cold war era. Also includes coverage of the RAAF Wirraway, the P-64 fighter, A-27 attack a/c, and Brtisih Commonwealth Harvards. Over 100 B&W photos, detailed line drawings, 10 full color profile paintings, and three color cover paintings.
Автор: Соловьев Алексей
Издательство: Яуза, Эксмо
Год издания: 2014
isbn: 978-5-699-70487-3
Количество страниц: 250
Язык: русский
Формат: DOC
Новый исторический боевик, основанный на «Велесовой книге». Героическая предыстория русского народа. Славные подвиги наших славянских предков в столетней войне против гуннов, готов и византийцев. Начало IV века н.э. Великая славянская держава Русколань, простирающаяся от Алтая до Днестра, процветает уже более полутора тысяч лет. Однако зловещие пророчества волхвов и появление в небе кровавой кометы – предвестницы бед сулят русам «неслыханные перемены, невиданные мятежи»… Сможет ли молодой князь Белояр выстоять в грядущей битве народов? Удастся ли ему примирить древнюю ведическую традицию с набирающим силу христианством? По плечу ли русскому герою этот крест – или ему самому суждено закончить жизнь распятым на кресте?
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