The Story
From the earliest singleengine biplanes to todays widebodied airliners and superfighters, this comprehensively researched encyclopedia provides detailed information to satisfy the most devoted aviation buff. More than 1,000 aircraft are illustrated with a photograph or artwork, with key examples treated in fullpage detail that include dimensions, performance capabilities, and payload. The remaining aircraft are covered in sidebars with brief but informative descriptions, and an AZ format by manufacturer enables easy reference. Covering more than 3,000 aircraft of every typeincluding every military and civil fixedwing aircraft, plus helicopters and convertiplanesThe Encyclopedia of Aircraft is unmatched in its scope and detail, and provides the essential reference work for aviation enthusiasts everywhere.
Description
From the earliest singleengine biplanes to todays widebodied airliners and superfighters, this comprehensively researched encyclopedia provides detailed information to satisfy the most devoted aviation buff. More than 1,000 aircraft are illustrated with a photograph or artwork, with key examples treated in fullpage detail that include dimensions, performance capabilities, and payload. The remaining aircraft are covered in sidebars with brief but informative descriptions, and an AZ format by manufacturer enables easy reference. Covering more than 3,000 aircraft of every typeincluding every military and civil fixedwing aircraft, plus helicopters and convertiplanesThe Encyclopedia of Aircraft is unmatched in its scope and detail, and provides the essential reference work for aviation enthusiasts everywhere.
