Books with title Fighter planes

New in PaperHobbyists, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will find hours of enjoyment in making and flying these super paper fighter planes--including many of the past century's classics, such as the legendary Sopwith Camel, Mitsubishi Zero, Messerschmitt Bf 109, and F-4 Phantom. Simply photocopy the predrawn and numbered parts onto a standard index card, then cut and construct them into working planes with actual flight characteristics. For extra realism, add authentic details--model markings, national symbols--to the craft. A historical narrative describes the evolution of plane designs over the past 100 years, as well as each model's progression.

Hobbyists, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will find hours of enjoyment in this guide to making and flying paper fighter planes. Many of the past century’s classic fighters are included here, such as the legendary Sopwith Camel, P-51 Mustang, Mitsubishi Zero, Messerschmitt Bf 109, and the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Simply photocopy the predrawn and numbered parts for each model onto a standard index card, then cut and construct them into working planes with actual flight characteristics. For a little extra realism, add authentic details—model markings, national symbols—to the aircraft using basic art supplies. A historical narrative describes the evolution of plane designs over the course of the past 100 years, as well as the progression of each model.

This is the first volume in a series on military aircraft in which all important modern military aircraft from all principal world air forces are profiled, including fighters, bombers and attack aircraft and combat helicopters. Here, 11 of the most notable modern combat fighters are described, including the new Eurofighter (a frontline fighter for use into the 21st century, developed by a European consortium), the multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Mirage Rafale from France.