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9781560275909
The performance specifications, structural details, and history of more than 500 aircraft from around the world are discussed in this exhaustive reference. Single- and multi-engine planes, jets, antiques, sailplanes, and military aircraft are featured in hundreds of photographs along with data about each aircraft's horsepower, thrust, speed, and range. This portable guide serves to acquaint aviation enthusiasts and pilots with older aircraft, enable trend spotting in airplane design, and aid fact-checking for specific planes. Anecdotes about prominent manufacturers, airplanes, and industry personalities round out this thorough overview.Plane and Pilot Magazine Staff is the author of 'International Aircraft Directory The World's Most Popular Aircraft', published 2006 under ISBN 9781560275909 and ISBN 1560275901.
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