-- The ultimate glimpse at America's next Air Dominance Fighter: the F-22 Raptor -- successor to the F-15 Eagle-- From the drawing board to deployment, the book covers the F-22's design, development, construction, and performance-- Details the aircraft's awesome features: complete stealth capability, Supercruise (flying at nearly Mach 2 without afterburners), state-of-the-art avionics and aerodynamics, and more

F-22 Raptor: America's Next Lethal War Machine

Engineering & Transportation

Pace, Steve

Engineering

Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, about to be launched as America's premier Air Dominance Fighter, will replace the vaunted F-15C Eagle as the world's foremost fighter aircraft. Once operational, it will be the swiftest, stealthiest, and deadliest plane in the skies, ready to out fly and out fight any opponent. Its Supercruise feature allows it to exceed the speed of sound without afterburners-an aviation first. Its radar profile is nearly as small as that of the stealth-dedicated F-117A Nighthawk. And its First-Look, First-Kill capability makes it virtually impervious to enemy counter-strike. Profusely illustrated, this eye-opening volume documents every stage of our military's quest for the next Air dominance Fighter, while illuminating every aspect of the fierce warbird that ended that search...the F-22 Raptor. From drawing board to wind tunnel, test flight to tactical deployment, here is the most extensive survey available today of the fighter that will escort our armed forces into the 21st Century.

History

Military

McGraw=Hill

B-2 Spirit: The Most Capable War Machine on the Planet

The Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit can convert from conventional to nuclear platform within an hour. It has a 32-bomb-carrying capacity vs the F-22 Raptor bomb-carrying capacity of two. The first B-2 was made operational in April 1997. FDEThis volume: profiles the design, development and operation of the world's first stealth-technology aircraft; examines the B-2A's tandem deployment with precision-guided munitions; and provides performance capabilities. It should be of interest to: general readers and enthusiasts; the military; pilots; designers; engineers; manufacturers; and defence personnel.

Transportation

Lockheed planned to name its P-38 "Atlanta," the Germans called it the "Fork-Tailed Devil," the Japanese dubbed it the "Plane With Two Tails," but it was the British that gave it the name that stuck, "Lightning." No matter what it was called, the P-38 proved to be a superior warplane. Designed by Kelly Johnson, the legendary founder of Lockheed's Skunk Works, the P-38 and its F-4 and F-5 Photo Lightning counterparts went on to command the highest respect of any World War II combat aircraft. Revered by friends and feared by foes, the Lightning contributed greatly to the allied victories over Germany and Japan. P-38 Lightning is a thorough history of the design, development, and combat record of the P-38 and its variants. The book features first-hand accounts from those who flew the airplane accompanied by over 100 original photographs. From interviews with the P-38's original test pilot, Tony LeVier, to its comprehensive list of all squadrons who operated it, P-38 Lightning is a valuable resource for any warbird enthusiast.

Lockheed P-38 Lightning (Warbird History)

Motorbooks Intl

Spitfire (Warbird History)

Politics & Social Sciences

Ethell, Jeffrey L.

Politics & Government

Elegant and graceful, the curvaceous Lockheed Constellation remains one of the most sought after aircraft on todays airshow circuit. Designed by Lockheeds legendary Kelly Johnson, the Connies triple tails are reminders of the glory days of the big propliners. Piston-powered and propeller-driven, the Constellation, Super Constellation and Starliner series of aircraft are profiled here in both civilian and military dress, and in domestic and foreign markings.

Lockheed's Constellation (Enthusiast Color Series)

Zenith Pr

Since the first edition of X-Planes at Edwards (0-87989-85-0) was published in 1995, many new types of civilian (Rutan-types, 717 and 777), military (Bombers, Fighters, Reconnaissance Drones and Transports) and dedicated research aircraft (X-planes) have been created by numerous manufacturers and then flight-tested at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert of California. A number of these flight-test programs have concluded but a number of them are ongoing. These include:, Boeing North American B-1B Lancer', Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit, Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle, Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22A Raptor, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Prototypes - Boeing X-32 and Lockheed Martin X-35 , Lockheed/Boeing/General Dynamics YF-22A Lightning II, Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23A Gray Ghost, Boeing 717, Boeing 777, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) - RQ-1 through RQ-8, Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV) - Boeing X-45A and Northrop Grumman X-47A Pegasus , X-planes, X-32 through X-49

X-Planes: Pushing the Envelope of Flight

They're all here--every X-bomber and X-fighter since 1942. 
On October 2, 1942, the Bell XP-59 Airacomet soared up and away from present-day Edwards AFB, launching the US Army Air Forces into the Jet Age. In the several decades since, hundreds of new variations of experimental and test turbojet-powered bombers and fighters--X-bombers and X-fighters--have taken explosive flight. These aircraft blazed a trail leading to today's B-2 Stealth Bomber and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
TheBig Book of X-Bombers &amp; X-Fighters showcases all of the USAF jet-powered X-bombers and X-fighters that have flown since 1942--more than 90 in all, including the alphabet soup of their variants. From experimental to prototype service bombers and fighters--from the XB-43 to the B-2A and the XP-59A to the F-35A--they're all here, with their inside stories revealed. Some of these aircraft were further developed. Others were canceled. All stretched the performance and design envelopes.
More than 250 photos illustrate all of these experimental aircrafts' cutting-edge features and zeroes in on histories of their design, flight testing, and weapons testing. Specification tables detailing performance, design, and armaments help round out this compendium of information on truly groundbreaking aviation designs.
X-bombers and X-fighters in TheBig Book of X-Bombers &amp; X-Fighters include:
Bell P-59 Airacomet
Republic P/F-84 Thunderjet
Douglas B-43 Jetmaster
North American B-45 Tornado
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Curtiss P/F-87 Blackhawk
McDonnell P/F-85 Goblin
Convair P/F-92 "Dart"
Northrop F-17 Cobra
Boeing B-1 Lancer
And all the rest!
Specifications included for each aircraft include:
Length
Height
Wingspan
Empty weight
Gross weight
Maximum range
Ceiling
Maximum speed
Armament
In addition, veteran aviation author Steve Pace shows readers some of the designs that could have been and offers a peek into what might be lurking in the future, making this the definitive guide to USAF jet-powered experimental aircraft!

The Big Book of X-Bombers & X-Fighters: USAF Jet-Powered Experimental Aircraft and Their Propulsive Systems

Zenith Press

The stories behind more than 50 secret projects undertaken by the famed Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on behalf of the US Armed Forces, DARPA, and the CIA - all illustrated with official Skunk Works photography and commissioned artworks.
Hatched in June 1943 after a special request of the US Army Air Forces to develop a turbojet-powered fighter to counter growing German threats, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has gone on to develop remarkable aeronautical and space technologies, including stealth. Some have made it into production, while others never quite made it off drafting boards and computer screens, but proved fascinating nonetheless.
This generously illustrated history tackles Skunk Works programs ranging from jet fighters and jet engines to missiles and rockets, helicopters, research aircraft, airships, unmanned aerial vehicles and recon drones, and even the seagoing stealth ship Sea Shadow - more than 50 in all.
Author Steve Pace examines the historical context which led government organizations to approach the Skunk Works, as well as the technologies and projects developed there (often on a handshake and unburdened by bureaucracies), and the anecdotes and legends associated with each program. Pace includes official Skunk Works photography of the projects taken both at its headquarters and at test facilities such as Area 51. In addition, commissioned color artworks help further illustrate many of these projects featured herein. In addition to profiling legendary aircraft like the F-80, F-94, F-104, U-2, SR-71, F-117, and F-35, Pace takes on more obscure projects from the past as well as those still to come, such as the hypersonic SR-72 and High Speed Strike Weapon, and even offers a peak into what the future might hold with the proposed TR-X.

The Projects of Skunk Works: 75 Years of Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs

Voyageur Press

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F-22 Raptor: America's Next Lethal War Machine

F-22 Raptor: America's Next Lethal War Machine

B-2 Spirit: The Most Capable War Machine on the Planet

F-22 Raptor: America's Next Lethal War Machine

Lockheed P-38 Lightning (Warbird History)

Spitfire (Warbird History)

Lockheed's Constellation (Enthusiast Color Series)

X-Planes: Pushing the Envelope of Flight

The Big Book of X-Bombers & X-Fighters: USAF Jet-Powered Experimental Aircraft and Their Propulsive Systems

The Projects of Skunk Works: 75 Years of Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs