A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780544310490)

Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third edition features more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. Beautiful and accurate illustrations include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane include statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another. For serious enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.

Author: M. R. Montgomery
ISBN-10: 0544310497
ISBN-13: 9780544310490
Publisher: Mariner Books
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2006
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d