About this title: Experimental and Prototype U.S. Air Force Jet Fighters examines the development of fighter airframes and engines since the end of World War II. The book covers each design that reached the hardware development stage and received an XF or YF designation from the Air Force. Sometimes the airframe/engine combination worked, as it did in the North American F-86 Sabre. Other times, technology failed, as it did in the Convair XP-92 ducted-rocket interceptor. In addition to the changing aerodynamic technologies, the evolution of offensive weapons for each evolution of fighter is also reviewed. Much ...
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Description: Fine. 1580071112 Like new in all respects. Many B&W and color photos. Heavy book, additional shipping may apply. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Specialty Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781580071116ISBN:1580071112
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Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781580071116. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Partners Pub Group
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781580071116ISBN:1580071112
Description: New. Experimental and Prototype U.S. Air Force Jet Fighters examines the development of fighter airframes and engines since the end of World War II. The book covers each design that reached the hardware development stage and received an XF or YF designati... read more
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