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DESIGNED FOR THE KILL THE JET FIGHTER - DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENCE

Written by Mike Spick
Published by Airlife in 1995
ISBN: 1853101214

DESIGNED FOR THE KILL THE JET FIGHTER - DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENCE
Written by Mike Spick.
Stock no. 2122738
1st. 1995. Hardback. Large format. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 1853101214. Wrapper is edge-creased with a few grubby marks.

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Cover of DESIGNED FOR THE KILL THE JET FIGHTER - DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENCE by Mike Spick

Contents

  • Prologue
  • Chapter One The Resurgence of Air Combat
  • Chapter Two Needs and Means
  • Chapter Three Quality Versus Quantity and the American Giants
  • Chapter Four The Lightweights, Falcon and Cobra
  • Chapter Five From Cobra to Hornet
  • Chapter Six European Problems and Solutions
  • Chapter Seven Short Takeoff, Vertical Landing
  • Chapter Eight The Other Side of the Hill
  • Chapter Nine The Nearly Birds
  • Chapter Ten Greater Capabilities
  • Chapter Eleven New Directions
  • Chapter Twelve The European Canard Deltas
  • Chapter Thirteen The 21st Century Fighter
  • Aircraft Data
  • Index