Aircraft Recognition Guide (Jane’s) - Softcover

Endres, Gunter; Gething, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007257929 ISBN 13: 9780007257928

Publisher: Collins-Janes, 2007

Synopsis

The fully-updated fifth edition of the bestselling guide to the world’s aircraft.

Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide is the only guide that allows the general public access to information from the world-famous Jane's All the World's Aircraft (first published in 1909), used by international aviation and military organisations and professionals.

This revised and fully up-to-date edition is jam-packed with colour photographs and technical data to reflect recent developments in the aviation industry.

This edition includes a complete list of international civil aircraft markings, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and national military aircraft markings.

Each entry contains full technical data – including specifications, armament, dimensions and important features, and also includes a colour photograph and a recognition silhouette for each aircraft.

Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide is an invaluable reference guide and essential for the enthusiast.

Contents
Civil Jet Airliners
Civil Prop Airliners
Business Jets and Turboprops
Private Light Aircraft
Civil Helicopters
Combat Aircraft
Military Helicopters

About this title

Review:

The most comprehensive guide to modern aircraft available to the general public has been completely revised to reflect major changes in the world's air forces and developments in the civil aviation business. Illustrated with line drawings, recognition silhouettes and brand new photographs.

About the Author:

Gunter Endres is an aviation consultant and writer. He contributes regularly to Airline Business and Flight International magazines, and has written many books, including Jane's Airline Recognition Guide. He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and lives in Sussex.

Michael J Gething has been an aviation/defence journalist and editor since 1973. He spent 17 years at DEFENCE, eight of then as Editor, before joining Jane's in December 1993. He was also the last editor of the Airfix Magazine in 1993. An Associate Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists, Michael also belongs to Air-Britain, the Air League and the Air Power Association. He lives in Sussex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins-Janes
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0007257929
• ISBN 13: 9780007257928
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 528