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Attack and Interceptor Jets

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300 of the world's greatest aircraft

By Michael Sharpe
Published in 1999 by Amber Books, USA
Softcover, 320 Pages
Size - 17cm * 13cm

Attack and Interceptor Jets contains 300 of the most important and influential military jet aircraft that have flown since World War II, including such famous aircraft as the Messerschmitt Me 262, English Electric Lightning, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, and North American F-86 Sabre. Attack and Interceptor Jets also includes aircraft that are currently in service around the world, such as the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, Saab Gripen, Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker," and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.

* 300 military jet aircraft featured, each one illustrated by a full-color artwork
* Full dimensions, weights, armament, and powerplant details provided for each aircraft
* Each aircraft's development history and career
* Comprehensive index provided for ease of reference

Each of the 300 aircraft featured in Attack and Interceptor Jets is illustrated with the aid of a superb color artwork. In addition, the artwork is accompanied by a detailed specifications table giving dimensions, powerplant, armament, performance, and weights, plus accompanying text that summarizes the design, development, and service history of each type.

Michael Sharpe is a freelance aviation writer who has written for numerous publications, including The Military Yearbook. He is also the author of Great Air Disasters. He currently lives in the south of England.