Soviet And Russian Military Aircraft In Asia - Hardcover

Komissarov, Dmitriy; Gordon, Yefim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1902109295 ISBN 13: 9781902109299

Publisher: Hikoki Publications, 2014

Synopsis

After the end of the Second World War, the Soviet Union tried to exert its political influence on the Asian continent. A major pillar of this cold-war policy was the widespread supply of arms to the Continent including many combat, transport, training and utility aircraft.

Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia reviews in detail the Soviet and Russian aircraft types used throughout Asia, starting in the 1950s and continuing through to the present day. Each nation is reviewed individually with an overview of the types used, their service record (including combat in conflicts of varying intensities) and extensive tables of individual aircraft with serials, construction numbers, versions and notes. Although the ubiquitous MiG fighters and Mil helicopters feature prominently, there are many other types to consider and aircraft from all the leading design bureaus, including Antonov, Beriyev, Il'yushin, Kamov, Sukhoi, Tupolev and Yakovlev are covered in this book. Chinese 'copies' of Soviet designs are reviewed and also included are those quasi-military and ostensibly civilian transports which have clearly been operated largely on behalf of the military.

Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia is a treasure trove of exotic colors and markings, combined with a mass of unpublished, original information including over 320 photos, over 140 color profiles and around 50 insignia to delight modelers and fascinate all readers.

About this title

Review:

"This is a very good book! The authors really know their subject and do an excellent job of communicating that knowledge. The photos and color profiles are gorgeous. They illustrate the wild color schemes and lesser-known national markings very well! These alone are a boon to the modeler! They will keep the modeler busy and inspired for years to come! If you have any interest in Soviet/Russian aircraft, the air forces of Asia or military aviation in general, you will want this book!! I strongly recommend this book to all!"-- (07/29/2014)

About the Author:

Yefim Gordon is one of Russia's leading aviation writers and publishers. He is the author of numerous books on Soviet aviation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hikoki Publications
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1902109295
• ISBN 13: 9781902109299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416