World War II Military Aircraft 1.4

World War II Military Aircraft presents a comprehensive compilation of significant aircraft that played vital roles during the Second World War. This informative pocket guide features 240 aircraft, offering insights into:

• The progression of aircraft design, ranging from the Polikarpov Po-2 biplane after World War I to the cutting-edge Gloster Meteor jet fighter.
• The advancements in combat aircraft such as the Fiat CR.32 and Ta 152, heavy interceptors like the Do 335 Pfeil and the P-38 Lightning, and night fighters including the P-61 Black Widow and Boulton Paul Defiant.
• The evolution of bombers, from the Blenheim light bomber and Martin B-10 medium bomber to the Avro Lincoln heavy bomber and the innovative jet-powered Arado Ar 234 Blitz.
• The specialized categories of aircraft like ground-attack aircraft such as Il-2 Sturmovik and Hs 129, dive bombers like Ju 87 Stuka, SBD Dauntless, and D3A, torpedo bombers from the Swordfish to the Albacore, reconnaissance aircraft like Fw 189 or Ki-46, as well as trainers such as T-6 Texans or Tiger Moths.
• The inception of military helicopters through models like the Fl 282 Kolibri and Fa 223.
• The transition from civilian transport planes to military-focused troop and cargo airplanes like the C-47 Skytrain, Ju 52, SM.82 Canguro, Me 323 Gigant, and gliders such as the DFS 230 or Horsa.

Each aircraft entry is accompanied by at least one archival image, a brief summary detailing the development and service history of the aircraft, and an in-depth specifications table outlining information on place of origin, production details, crew information, weight and dimensions statistics, armament specifications, powerplant data, and performance metrics.

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