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Book Overview
A completely revised, third edition of the most comprehensive guide to modern aircraft available to the general public. Essential for anyone interested in modern air travel. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1996, there have been major changes to the world's air forces and significant developments in the civil aviation business. As we enter into the new millennium a new generation of military aircraft is entering service, and mid-life upgrades are significantly changing both military and civil fleets. Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide provides technical specifications from Jane's All the World's Aircraft (published since 1909). The new format also allows for additional aircraft and information to be featured. This comprehensive guide uses high-quality colour photography to illustrate the entire range of modern aircraft, from civil jet airliners and helicopters to combat support aircraft and business turboprops. This is the most complete guide available for anyone interested in aircraft recognition.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0007137214
ISBN13:9780007137213
Release Date:November 2002
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Length:512 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 4.8" x 7.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Great for Quick Reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Jane's has always been a trustworthy name that I have looked to for information on aircraft, especially military aircraft. This book covers it all, from light aircraft to Bombers. Each page has a full color photo of the aircraft, along with a small description, 3 view diagram, variants, features, and the aircraft's specifications. I used this book for the "NIFA" Competition of Aircraft Identification, and it greatly helped me. Definitely good for anyone who wants to know quickly what kind of aircraft they are looking at without much hasstle.
A valuable reference for those interested in aircraft.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Since this book includes data, profiles and photographs of possibly all aircraft currently in service, it is a very useful tool for those who want to identify aircraft. As an aviation professional I have often used it and recommend it strongly to anyone seeking to invest in this book.
Great Book ! Lot of detail
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was great.It has photos, technical data andidentification features.It has fighter jets , combat support, trainers, civil jets and turboprop airliners,civil utility, privet executive and light airplanes and helicopters. This is a great price so get it here(I paid 37$).
Excellent Flightline Reference Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is a no frills just the facts reference guide. It provides aircraft dimensions, weights, performance, and armament information. Photos and graphic representations assist in aircraft identification. Aircraft are logically grouped making searches for a particular airframe easy. Anyone working the flightline, and/or coordinating airshows will find this information invaluable when trying to establish parking plans.
Excellent quick reference guide, 500+ mil. and civ. aircraft
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
From the mysterious Boeing RC-135 Cobra Ball to the gargantuan An-225 Cossack, this book covers most of the aircraft you will see flying in the world today. Major sections include Combat Fighters, Recce/Patrol platforms, Transports, Airliners, Commuter, Executive, and Light Aircraft. Technical specs are great for flight-line operations on short notice.Great photographs, and three three views. Provides information on dimensions, performance, armanment, weights, variants, and accommodations.For the enthusiast or the flight-line ops coordinator, this handy guide will be the one you reach for first.
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