An in-depth history of the time when airpower became the great equalizer, changing military strategy forever and bringing once-safe targets in reach. * Comparative charts of aircraft production of the major powers during the interwar years and the Second World War * Approximately 80 photographs and tables of the most important aircraft of the era, organized by type and by countryRotary Engine An engine in which the crankshaft is stationary and the engine revolves around it Rudder A part of the tail section that moves the aircraft from left to right, generally operated by foot pedals Service Ceiling Highest altitude at which an aircraft normally operates Sesquiplane ... system placed on larger aircraft for defense against fighters Variable Pitch Propeller Manual or automatic system thatanbsp;...
Title | : | Military Aircraft, 1919-1945 |
Author | : | Justin D. Murphy, Matthew A. McNiece |
Publisher | : | ABC-CLIO - 2009 |
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