C-141 Starlifter: Lockheed's Cold War Strategic Airlifter (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764361722)

The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a new-build design by Lockheed and proved adaptable to many roles, from carrying outsized cargo to dropping paratroops. The C-141 was used in difficult environmental conditions, such as the heat and extreme humidity of Vietnam, the deserts of the Middle East, and the frozen ice pack of Antarctica. Modification programs enabled the C-141 to make full use of its capabilities, by adding in-flight refueling plus extending the length of the fuselage. The plane was a valued and appreciated USAF asset in numerous missions, from disaster aid and humanitarian relief to doing their part in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and in the war on terror. The aircraft were eventually retired en masse in 2006 simply as a result of wear and tear. This book covers in detail all aspects such as interior/exterior configurations, cargo capabilities, missions, and modifications made throughout its service life.

Author: John Gourley
ISBN-10: 0764361724
ISBN-13: 9780764361722
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2021
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.13h x 9.13w x 0.71d