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U.S. Naval Air Superiority: Development of Shipborne Jet Fighters 1943-2023 (9781800353251)
This is a new and expanded edition of a book which examines the US Navy's internal struggle to adapt the jet engine to its style of warfare as well as the development and evolution of carrier-borne fighters their airframes and engines from the closing days of World War II through to the 1990s. The book profiles the turbulent design and development stage of the Navy's carrier-based jet fighter programme. From the successful designs - such as the Fury Banshee Crusader and Phantom II to the also-rans like the Fireball Demon Pirate and Cutlass - the Navy's needs are measured against contractor and political demands and the limits of the evolving engine and aerodynamic technologies of the day. The successful transition to high-performance carrier-based jet fighters wasn't just accomplished by the airplane and engine manufacturers. Timely and thoughtful innovations in aircraft carrier design operational procedures training and equipment were also necessary.
The previous edition had taken the story up to 1962. Substantial additions to this edition include new chapters on the F6D/F-111B F-14A/B/C/D and F-18A/B/C/D. Significant events post 1993 are also covered including the retirement of the F-14 and legacy F-18 the introduction of the F-18E/F F-35C and unmanned aerial refuelling programmes.
This book includes many photos and illustrations including engine cut-aways aircraft comparison diagrams and details of the safety improvements made to aircraft carriers to enable higher speed and high-gross-weight jet operations.
Features
- 384 pages
- Illustrated throughout
- Hardcover
- Book dimensions are 11 x 8.5
This is a new and expanded edition of a book which examines the US Navy's internal struggle to adapt the jet engine to its style of warfare as well as the development and evolution of carrier-borne fighters their airframes and engines from the closing days of World War II through to the 1990s. The book profiles the turbulent design and development stage of the Navy's carrier-based jet fighter programme. From the successful designs - such as the Fury Banshee Crusader and Phantom II to the also-rans like the Fireball Demon Pirate and Cutlass - the Navy's needs are measured against contractor and political demands and the limits of the evolving engine and aerodynamic technologies of the day. The successful transition to high-performance carrier-based jet fighters wasn't just accomplished by the airplane and engine manufacturers. Timely and thoughtful innovations in aircraft carrier design operational procedures training and equipment were also necessary.
The previous edition had taken the story up to 1962. Substantial additions to this edition include new chapters on the F6D/F-111B F-14A/B/C/D and F-18A/B/C/D. Significant events post 1993 are also covered including the retirement of the F-14 and legacy F-18 the introduction of the F-18E/F F-35C and unmanned aerial refuelling programmes.
This book includes many photos and illustrations including engine cut-aways aircraft comparison diagrams and details of the safety improvements made to aircraft carriers to enable higher speed and high-gross-weight jet operations.
