Organized chronologically by type, Russian Aircraft of World War II offers a highly illustrated guide to the main types of Aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during World War II.
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Packed with 110 full-color artworks with detailed specifications, Russian Aircraft of World War II is a key reference guide for military modelers and World War II enthusiasts.
Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications.
This includes both well-known models, such as the classic MiG-1 fighter and Tupolev SB fast bomber, through lend-lease Aircraft like the A-20 Havoc and B-24 Liberator, to lesser-known models, including the Yermolayev Yer-2 medium bomber and Kharkiv KhAI-5 light bomber.
All the major and many minor types are featured, including fighters, dive bombers, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers, and reconnaissance and transport aircraft.
The book provides a comprehensive survey of combat aircraft, from the compact, revolutionary Polikarpov I-16 fighter of the Winter War in Finland, to the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik and Petlyakov Pe-2, two of the outstanding ground-attack Aircraft of the Eastern Front campaign.
Organized chronologically by type, Russian Aircraft of World War II offers a highly illustrated guide to the main types of Aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during World War II