Ward, Edward Technical Guide. Russian Aircraft of the Cold War

Fighters - Bombers - Helicopters - Transports - Seaplanes

From the late 1940s until 1991, the Soviet Air Force was the largest military air force in the world, and formed the core of the Warsaw Pact air forces that were able to match NATO during the five decades of the Cold War. The Soviet air force was a highly developed air force capable of supporting ground troops, gathering intelligence and launching long-range air strikes. Illustrated throughout with detailed artwork showing authentic markings and comprehensive technical data, the book is a concise guide to the military aircraft used by the Russian Air Force from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Arranged by type, the book contains all the major aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force, from the MiG-15 jet fighter, which achieved such great success against Western aircraft in the Korean War, to the Tu-95 long-range bomber, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, and the ever-adaptable Mil Mi-8 Hip helicopter, which was used as a troop carrier, reconnaissance aircraft, electronic warfare platform, attack platform, artillery spotter and airborne command post. The guide is illustrated with profile graphics, three-view drawings and dynamic views of the most famous aircraft of the period, such as the Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle, a jet bomber used in the 1950s and 1960s in wars in the Middle East, and the MiG-21 Fishbed interceptor, the most-produced aircraft of all time. With 100 detailed artworks, the Technical Guide. Russian Aircraft of the Cold War is a reference book for model builders and aviation enthusiasts.