Yenne Bill B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of the World`s Longest Serving and Best Known Bomber 9780785835110

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Автор: Yenne Bill
Название: B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of the World`s Longest Serving and Best Known Bomber
Издательство: Crestline
Классификация:

Военная история

ВОЕННЫЕ ДЕЙСТВИЯ И ОБОРОНА

Военно-воздушные силы и военные действия

Военная авиация

Воздушные судна: общезначимые вопросы

ISBN: 0785835113
ISBN-13(EAN): 9780785835110
Обложка/Формат: Hardback
Страницы: 192
Вес: 1.087 кг.
Дата издания: 15.03.2017
Язык: English
Иллюстрации: 140 color & 70 b-w photos & 2 diagrams
Размер: 279 x 215
Читательская аудитория: General (us: trade)
Подзаголовок: The complete history of the world`s longest serving and best known bomber
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Поставляется из: Англии
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The B-52 is the longest serving and most versatile of the United States Air Forces combat aircraft. The Stratofortress entered active service in 1955 and is scheduled to continue as part of the air forces inventory through 2040. The jet-powered bomber was a mainstay of Americas Cold War nuclear-deterrent strategy, providing air power that balanced the land and sea military forces. The massive plane also served as the launch platform for the experimental X-15 hypersonic rocket aircraft. Due to its versatility as an aircraft, the B-52 has seen combat service in all of Americas military conflicts since it came on active duty: Vietnam, the first and second Gulf wars, and the War in Afghanistan. B-52 Stratofortress also covers every aspect of the aircrafts development, manufacture, and modification. These technical details set the stage for its military service, starting with its role as a nuclear bomber in the Cold War even though only conventional weapons have been used during its combat duty. The airplanes service in key campaigns in Vietnam is covered, followed by the quieter years after it. The B-52 returned to prominence in the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan, taking part in massive bombing campaigns in both conflicts. Finally, the book ends with the constant upgrades that will keep the B-52 an integral part of U.S. airpower for decades to come.

B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of the World`s Longest Serving and Best Known Bomber, Yenne Bill