Edge books. War planes

Earliest Publication Date

2004

Summary

2) Combat rescue helicopters: the MH-53 Pave Lows

Discusses the design and weapons of three models of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and how they were used by the Navy.

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Earliest Publication Date

2002

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3) Heavy bombers: the B-52 stratofortresses

Discusses the design and equipment of the specialized Sikorsky helicopter known as the Pave Low and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

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Earliest Publication Date

2008

Summary

Describes the history, weapons, equipment, and use by the Air Force of the B-52 bomber, nicknamed the "Big Ugly Fat Fellow" (BUFF) by flight crews because of its size and appearance.

4) High-altitude spy planes: the U-2RS

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Earliest Publication Date

2008

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5) Long-range bombers: the B-1B lancers

Discusses the U-2 spy plane, its engines, sensors, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

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Earliest Publication Date

2008

Summary

6) Night attack gunships: the AC-130H spectres

Introduces the B-1B Lancers, their specifications, equipment, weapons, missions, and future in the Air Force.

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Earliest Publication Date

2008

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7) Stealth attack fighters: the F-117A Nighthawks

Introduces the AC-130H gunships, their specifications, weapons, missions, and future in the Air Force.

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Earliest Publication Date

2003

Summary

8) Strike fighters: the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets

Discusses the design and equipment of the stealth attack fighter known as the F-117A Nighthawk and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

Summary

9) Supersonic fighters: the F-16 Fighting Falcons

Introduces the F-18 Super Hornets, their missions, equipment, weapons, and use in the military.

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Earliest Publication Date

2001

Summary

Discusses the F-16 Fighting Falcon, its uses, engines, weapons, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

10) Tactical fighters: the F-15 eagles

Author

Green, Michaell, 1952-

Earliest Publication Date

2008

Summary