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Aircraft Compared and Contrasted
Aircraft Compared and Contrasted
Author: Robert Jackson
Condition: New
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Aircraft Compared and Contrasted offers a brisk, visually driven survey of the world’s finest combat aircraft, pairing opposing types to show how design, performance and operational use shaped aerial combat from World War I to the modern era. From the German Fokker Triplane opposed to the Allied SPAD XIII, to World War II matchups such as the Hawker Hurricane versus the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the book traces technological evolution and tactical consequences through side‑by‑side comparisons that illuminate how aircraft met and altered the course of battles.
This illustrated aviation reference (Konemann; ISBN 9781906626990) features extensive photographs, detailed diagrams and illustrated aircraft profiles that support technical comparisons and identification, making it both an accessible introductory guide and a practical reference for enthusiasts. Author Robert Jackson provides concise technical summaries and structured comparisons; the book’s strong visual emphasis, comparative tables and clear aircraft profiles are its standout attributes for history and aviation readers.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Publication
Aircraft Compared and Contrasted
Author: Robert Jackson
Publisher: Konemann
ISBN: 9781906626990
Type of Book
Illustrated aviation reference
Comparative aircraft survey
Technical and visual reference
Subject / Scope
Military aircraft comparison
Civil and military aircraft survey (where applicable from the book’s scope; not WW2-specific)
Aircraft performance comparison
Aircraft design features contrasted
Comparative aviation technology
Illustrated aircraft profiles
Visual Content
Illustrated edition (extensive visual content indicated)
Aircraft photographs (implied by illustrated aircraft reference format)
Diagrams / drawings of aircraft
Theaters / Campaigns / Nations
Weapons / Vehicles
Aircraft (general category)
Focus / Classification
Aviation history
Aircraft identification and comparison
Military technology (aircraft)
Non‑fiction technical overview
Form / Use
Reference work for aviation enthusiasts
Introductory comparative guide to aircraft types
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
