Gulf Wars

This previously untold story of US airlifters describes more than 200 unknown experimental designs, and contains more than 400 illustrations detailing some of the largest and most incredible military transport aircraft ever conceived. The book also describes how US airlifters were developed to meet ever-demanding military transport requirements, as well as being adapted for other key roles from nuclear test-beds to Space-Shuttle carriers.

This book explains in detailed, but easy-to-understand, terms how specific advances in aircraft design such as powerplants, aerodynamics, flight control systems, instrumentation, and life-support systems led to ever-improved record-breaking aircraft.

This work is comprised of verbatim accounts taken from the pilots who flew the unarmed F-117 Nighthawk into the "mother of all battles" and returned without so much as a scratch on their aircraft.

While this book also covers the history and development of early-unmanned aerial vehicles, the focus is on all the latest impressive technology used in today's most modern remotely piloted combat aircraft.

The last version of the Skyhawk series to be built, the A-4M Skyhawk II, was obviously the most capable. While the original Skyhawks were designed as a lightweight delivery platform for nuclear weapons, the "Mighty Mikes" were refined into the ultimate close air support weapon to protect the "Mud Marines."

The oldest serving squadron in the history of the USN. VF-14 can trace its history back to September 1919; it served in WWII, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf.

Seeking to revolutionize its tactical vehicle fleet, the US Army developed the Gama Goat, an all-wheel-drive, engineering marvel with steerable axles and a flexible two-part body. This book chronicles the design, development, testing, and field use of these iconic US Cold War vehicles.

Seeking to revolutionize its tactical vehicle fleet, the US Army developed the Gama Goat, an all-wheel-drive, engineering marvel with steerable axles and a flexible two-part body. This book chronicles the design, development, testing, and field use of these iconic US Cold War vehicles.

Details the evolution of one of the most feared weapons in the U.S. arsenal,the aerial gunship. This book covers them all: AC-47s, AC-119s, AC-123s, and multiple mini-gun and cannon-equipped AC-130.

Helicopter Gunships begins with the Vietnam War as the ultimate proving ground that first utilized helicopter gunships and saw the development of other rotary-wing weapon systems as well. It also explores fascinating post-war programs such as the experimental Comanche, Blackhawk, and Apache.

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) are air-cushioned, hovercraft naval vessels used for amphibious assault landings. LCACs can move over rocks and beach obstacles, and are less susceptible to enemy mines. The USN and Marines currently employ these craft for beach assualts and special operations.

The remarkable story of the Galaxy's controversial birth, climb to eminence, and quarter century of service. Objectively explores controversial subjects based on thorough research with great detail and hundreds of supporting illustrations.

Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/109 fully-enclosed, self-propelled artillery saw service in Vietnam. Upgraded in the mid-1980s, the M109 incorporated an enlarged turret, improved armor, increased ammo stowage, NBC protection, and a microclimate system to support crew efficiency.

The M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late 1950s to handle recovery of the heavier and more massive tanks that of the Cold War period. Armored like a tank, the M88 ARV is equipped with a massive winch and hydraulic A-frame boom. These ARVs were also used during the Vietnam War.

Covers the concept, variants, upgrades, carrier trials, service, sales, and what the future holds for the MiG-29. Also includes design, development, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons, overseas sales and much more.

This unique reference details the RAF aircraft and technologies developed for logistics support of the British armed forces from the Cold War era up through today's precision delivery of equipment to forward operating bases in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and color profiles of RAF transport aircraft and helicopters.

America and its allies first response to the deadly terror attacks of 9-11. Author Lou Drendel outlines the initial US and Allied military operations against the al-Queda terrorist network and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

This book covers the Sepecat Jaguar, an Anglo-French strike aircraft, that served with the RAF and French airforces. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1 and trainer variants, as well as special Naval trial versions. Also covers combat operations in Iraq, Africa, South America, and the Balkans.

Arranged by country and using previously classified sources, Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East includes details of combat use and comprehensive fleet lists of all known Soviet/Russian military aircraft.

Robert Hopkins, a former Strategic Air Command pilot and the noted author of Crecy titles on the KC-135, B-47 and strategic aerial reconnaissance, offers unique historical insights into SAC operations in the UK in this fascinating new account of its activities and the aircraft it operated.

The Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft is one of the more successful variable-sweep wing, Russian bombers. Illustrated with over 750 photos, line drawings, color profiles, insignia, and nose art, this new book in the Famous Russian Aircraft series is certain to be of interest to aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers alike.

The book describes the full development and service history of the Su-25, featuring fleet lists and a design descriptions. It is illustrated throughout with numerous photos and color profiles.

The deadly threat of roadside IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan made it priority number one to defeat this ever-growing threat. This volume describes the US military's rapid response in developing and deploying mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs). Book covers in detail all of the major MRAP variants currently in use.

The deadly threat of roadside IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan made it priority number one to defeat this ever-growing threat. This volume describes the US military's rapid response in developing and deploying mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs). Book covers in detail all of the major MRAP variants currently in use.

Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are now poised to become a key component of 21st Century air warfare. The US Navy sees many great advantages to using UAVs - high endurance, cost effectiveness, easy maintenance, and low full consumption. This book features over 170 photos, color profiles and line drawings.

Landing on the pitching deck of an aircraft carrier is one of the most challenging and exacting operations to perform in the world of naval aviation. This new book explains the key role of the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) in carrier operations and in the recovery of all types of naval aircraft. Included as well is the evolution, history, and combat operations of aircraft carriers and multi-role naval aircraft from pre-WWII through the revolutions of the jet age and nuclear-powered ships.

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1) was established as an aviation unit of the U.S. Navy on 1 June 1955. Its role is aerial reconnaissance and signals intelligence. The squadron is nicknamed the "World Watchers."

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1) was established as an aviation unit of the U.S. Navy on 1 June 1955. Its role is aerial reconnaissance and signals intelligence. The squadron is nicknamed the "World Watchers."