Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted: Aircraft

Dougherty, Martin. Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted: Aircraft. 2013. 48p. ISBN 978-1-4488-9246-4. 623.74 on the library shelves.

Ever since flight was first developed military forces around the world have created fighters and bombers dedicated to the destruction of opposing forces and the bombing of structures and equipment. More recent development, such as helicopters and missiles, have greatly augmented the destructive power that aircraft possess.

In this book, Dougherty compares and contrasts several classes of aircraft, from helicopters to air-superiority fighters, ground attack aircraft to bombers and naval aircrafts, and VTOL enabled aircraft. Aircraft are presented in relation to each other, with specific statistics such as range, ceiling of operation, and combat radius. Fans of military hardware will appreciate the details provided by the author, especially the comparison between similar aircrafts.

Anyone with a fascination for military power will enjoy this quick and succinct read into one of the most powerful military arms a nation can deploy. Other books on the subject that can be enjoyed also include the Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted series (Aircraft, Armored Fighting Vehicles; Artillery and Missiles; Naval Vessels; and Small Arms) as well as Warships Inside and Out, The History of Navies Around the World, The History of Marines Around the World, and The History of Armies Around the World.