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- 9781902109084
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crecy Publishing
ISBN-10
1902109082
ISBN-13
9781902109084
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77468112
Product Key Features
Book Title
Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Military / Aviation, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
50.7 Oz
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"If you're interested in the Cold War, Soviet aviation, nuclear weapons, or just "gee whiz" stories, it's in there for you in this book.", It is a book I am positive you will very much enjoy reading and belongs on the shelves of any student of Soviet military aviation and long range bombers. A book I can easily recommend to you., Overall, this is an excellent book on Soviet strategic aviation, one which forms a great counterpart to the many books out there on the US Strategic Air Command.
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
358.4009470904
Synopsis
Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War shows how the DA's order of battle changed in the period from 1945 to 1991., Born in the 1930s, the Soviet Air Force's long-range bomber arm (known initially as the ADD and later as the DA) proved itself during World War II and continued to develop in the immediate post-war years, when the former allies turned Cold War opponents. When the strategic bomber Tu-4 was found to be too 'short-legged' to deliver strikes against the main potential adversary - the USA, both Tupolev and Myasishchev OKBs began the task by creating turbine-engined strategic bombers. By the Khrushchev era in the mid/late 1950's the Soviet defense industry and aircraft design bureau set about adapting the bombers to take air-launched missiles for use against land and sea targets. In 1962 the DA fielded its first supersonic aircraft - the Tu-22 Blinder twinjet, which came in pure bomber and missile strike versions. The Brezhnev years saw a resurgence of strategic aviation with the Tu-22M Backfire 'swing-wing' supersonic medium bomber entering service in the mid-1970s followed in 1984 by the Tu-95MS Bear-H and Tu-160 Blackjack which were capable of carrying six and 12 air-launched cruise missiles respectively. Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War shows how the DA's order of battle changed in the period from 1945 to 1991. Major operations including the air arm's involvement in the Afghan War, the Cold War exercises over international waters in the vicinity of the 'potential adversary', and the shadowing of NATO warships are covered together with details of Air Armies, bomber divisions and bomber regiments, including their aircraft on a type-by-type basis. More than 500 photos, most of which are previously unpublished in the West, are supplemented by 61 color profiles, color badges, and line drawings of the aircraft and their weapons, making this an essential reference source for the historian and modeler alike., Born in the 1930s, the Soviet Air Force's long-range bomber arm (known initially as the ADD and later as the DA) proved itself during the Second World War and continued to develop in the immediate post-war years, when the former allies turned Cold War opponents. When the strategic bomber Tu-4 was found to be too 'short-legged' to deliver strikes against the main potential adversary - the USA, both Tupolev and Myasishchev OKBs began the task by creating turbine-engined strategic bombers.By the Khrushchev era in the mid/late 1950's the Soviet defence industry and aircraft design bureaux set about adapting the bombers to take air-launched missiles for use against land and sea targets and in 1962 the DA fielded its first supersonic aircraft - the Tu-22 Blinder twinjet, which came in pure bomber and missile strike versions.The Brezhnev years saw a resurgence of strategic aviation with the Tu-22M Backfire 'swing-wing' supersonic medium bomber entering service in the mid-1970s followed in 1984 by the Tu-95MS Bear-H and Tu-160 Blackjack which were capable of carrying six and 12 air-launched cruise missiles respectively.Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War shows how the DA's order of battle changed in the period from 1945 to 1991. Major operations including the air arm's involvement in the Afghan War, the Cold War exercises over international waters in the vicinity of the 'potential adversary' and the shadowing of NATO warships are covered together with details of Air Armies, bomber divisions and bomber regiments, including their aircraft on a type-by-type basis.Over 500 photos, most of which are previously unpublished in the West, are supplemented by 61 colour profiles, colour badges and line drawings of the aircraft and their weapons, making this an essential reference source for the historian and modeller alike.
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- 2***6 (32)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook received as new in publisher's shrink wrap, as described in the seller's listing. Carefully packaged in bubble wrap inside a cardboard box for shipping, which was appreciated. A positive buying experience.
- c***l (931)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePERFECT! Seller went above and beyond to make sure the book was properly packaged and delivered in top-notch condition. Shipped super fast, exactly as described, impeccable seller service. Couldn’t be happier with this transaction! Thank you!
- 2***8 (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was as described. Shipped and arrived quickly. It was packaged very well to protect the book during shipping (book was wrapped in plastic and packaged in an appropriately sized, sturdy box.) I am pleased with this item.