General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

Informationen zum Autor Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly , Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated . He lives in Bristol, UK. Klappentext Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft. F-111 crews pioneered tactics using terrain-following and laser targeting devices that made the F-15E Eagle's missions possible. Its 4,000 low-altitude penetration missions during Operation Linebacker in Vietnam showed how individual aircraft can deliver crippling blows to enemy capability without loss to themselves. The recent retirement of the F-111 from Australian service appears to have created a surge of interest in the type, which hasn't been featured in previous Osprey works.A definitive technical guide to the F-111 Aardvark. Zusammenfassung Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft. This book deals with this topic. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Design and development Technical specifications and variants Operational history Conclusion Select bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Peter E Davies, Peter E. Davies, Henry Morshead, Adam Tooby
• Assisted by: Henry Morshead (Illustration), Morshead Henry (Illustration), Adam Tooby (Illustration), Tooby Adam (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.10.2013
• EAN: 9781780966113
• ISBN: 978-1-78096-611-3
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Air Vanguard
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Vietnam War, Aviation, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, Warfare & defence, Air forces and warfare, USSR, Soviet Union, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, The Cold War, Military aircraft, c 1955 to c 1975 (Vietnam War period), c 1945 to c 1990 (the Cold War period), Cold wars and proxy conflicts, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Vietnam War