International Aircraft Directory: The World's Most Popular Aircraft

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 aircrafts 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.

About the author

"Plane & Pilot Magazine" has been keeping pilots up-to-date on the aircraft industry for nearly 40 years with articles on flight test reports, buyer's guides, training, and safety.

Product details

• Authors: The Editors of Plane &. Pilot Magazine
• Assisted by: Editors of Plane & Pilot Magazine (Editor)
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2005
• No. of pages: 286
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 229 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 490 g
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel