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Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II analyzes the state of military aircraft procurement just prior to the start of World War II. It provides insight into the difficulties encountered by America's air services in dealing with an isolationist Congress and a limited mindset in the Army, which was seemingly indifferent to the aeronautical progress being made in Europe by the British and Ge... Full description
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Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
Edité par
Specialty Press, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Hardback. Etat : Good. During the 1930s, American tactical aircraft ranged from small biplanes to all-metal monoplanes, but they lacked the range, performance, and firepower required to combat a new foe in the darkening skies over Europe. With their 300-mph top speeds, these airplanes represented the step before the step in achieving the higher performance of legendary fighters used in World War I, but the secrets of what became America's first next generation fighters lay in the design, construction, and flight testing of radical new airplanes that broke the rules of aeronautical engineering and were intended to push performance envelopes to new limits. Although the Materiel Division of the Air Corps faced a daunting task, unique designs from Vultee, Curtiss-Wright, and Northrop ultimately emerged to win contracts for building experimental prototypes of airplanes with very different configurations. Powered by either inline or radial piston powerplants, these new designs looked more futuristic on paper than anything seen before, but the acid test was to see how they flew. Would they become record-breaking champions, or frustrating aeronautical problem children confounding their engineers, builders, and pilots? Noted author Gerald H. Balzer tells this story using original factory photos and comprehensive information that has never before been published. This fascinating tale of America's first Pusher Fighters highlights the trials and tribulations of innovative designers, dedicated builders, and courageous test pilots, each of whom contributed to bringing the Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose, Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender, and Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet into reality. N° de réf. du vendeur 00106497889
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EUR 27,02
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Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
Edité par
Specialty Press, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture rigide
Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Hardback. Etat : Good. During the 1930s, American tactical aircraft ranged from small biplanes to all-metal monoplanes, but they lacked the range, performance, and firepower required to combat a new foe in the darkening skies over Europe. With their 300-mph top speeds, these airplanes represented the step before the step in achieving the higher performance of legendary fighters used in World War I, but the secrets of what became America's first next generation fighters lay in the design, construction, and flight testing of radical new airplanes that broke the rules of aeronautical engineering and were intended to push performance envelopes to new limits. Although the Materiel Division of the Air Corps faced a daunting task, unique designs from Vultee, Curtiss-Wright, and Northrop ultimately emerged to win contracts for building experimental prototypes of airplanes with very different configurations. Powered by either inline or radial piston powerplants, these new designs looked more futuristic on paper than anything seen before, but the acid test was to see how they flew. Would they become record-breaking champions, or frustrating aeronautical problem children confounding their engineers, builders, and pilots? Noted author Gerald H. Balzer tells this story using original factory photos and comprehensive information that has never before been published. This fascinating tale of America's first Pusher Fighters highlights the trials and tribulations of innovative designers, dedicated builders, and courageous test pilots, each of whom contributed to bringing the Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose, Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender, and Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet into reality. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1580071252G
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American SEC Pusher Fighters Wwii-Op: Xp-54, Xp-55, and Xp-56
Edité par
Specialty Press, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G1580071252I4N00
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American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
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Specialty Press, North Branch, MN, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
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Vendeur : Maxwell's House of Books, La Mesa, CA, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Clean, crisp hardcover in fine condition. Fine DJ in mylar cover. N° de réf. du vendeur 054343
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American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
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Specialty Press., North Branch, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
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Vendeur : Muddy Turtle Books, Fernandina Beach, FL, Etats-Unis
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First Edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. We provide PROTECTIVE packaging. Photos of our books are always available upon request. SELLING USED AND RARE BOOKS ON ABE SINCE 1997 AND IN OUR STORE IN THE BERKSHIRES FROM 1987 TO 2015. N° de réf. du vendeur b6673584e4e850dc6a5f514d63809aa1
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American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
Edité par
Specialty Press, USA, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1580071252
ISBN 13 : 9781580071253
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Vendeur : Anytime Books, London, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Some interesting designs! XP- 54/55/56. pp.x.182.Illus. Plans. DW in archival sleeve; slight shelf wear. N° de réf. du vendeur 014657
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