Joe Coles Visual Guide Modern Military Aircraft

Organized by type, Visual Guide: Modern Military Aircraft offers a graphic multi- view perspective on more than 60 of the most important combat aircraft to fly over the last 30 years. Each aircraft is depicted with accurate markings and camouflage, as well as exhaustive specifications data and a brief description of the featured airplane and its history. The book is divided by type, including the latest fifth generation fighters, stealth bombers, strike aircraft and transport and reconnaissance. Included in this compact volume are iconic multirole fighters such as the Russian Sukhoi Su-27, deployed since the end of the Cold War to conflict zones around the world, as well as the latest stealth fighters, such as the USAF Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and the Chinese air force Chengdu J-20. Classic bomber and strike aircraft such as the B-52 bomber, Harrier 'jump jet' and Tu-95 nuclear strike bomber make this a rounded collection. Featuring the greatest aircraft in service today, this book shows the airplanes from every angle in vivid tones and fine detail.