The Pentagon Paradox: The Development of the F-18 Hornet

Stevenson, James P.

ISBN 10: 1557507759 / ISBN 13: 9781557507754

Published by Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, 1993

About this Item

445, illus., figures, tables, appendices, notes, bibliography, index, DJ slightly worn, small tear at bottom edge of DJ spine. Inscribed by the author. A developmental history of the F-18 Hornet from drawing board to its results in Desert Storm.

Seller Inventory # 54662

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Pentagon Paradox: The Development of the F-18 Hornet
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557507759
• ISBN 13: 9781557507754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Printing.
• Condition: very good, good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation
  • Desert Storm

About this title

Synopsis

Provides a developmental history of the F-18 Hornet from the drawing board to its results in the Gulf War, and chronicles the design war between military officers who favor fewer, more sophisticated aircraft, and those who claim that larger numbers have always won in warfare. Discusses the promised performance of the new F-18E/F designs. Appendices include official memoranda from various agencies. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Synopsis

Provides a developmental history of the F-18 Hornet from the drawing board to its results in the Gulf War, and chronicles the design war between military officers who favor fewer, more sophisticated aircraft, and those who claim that larger numbers have always won in warfare. Discusses the promised performance of the new F-18E/F designs. Appendices