American Secret Projects: Fighters and Interceptors, 1945-1978
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Author Description
The Secret Projects series is now well established with both aviation historians and modelers. American Secret Projects: Bombers, Attack and Anti-Submarine Aircraft 19451974 describes the important area of post-World War 2 bomber development in the United States. During the period to the 1970s, the U.S Air Force operated several classes of bomber-heavy long-range types for strategic operations, medium bombers, and fighter bombers for interdiction and ground support. The U.S. Navy had its own series of attack aircraft and bombers for delivering nuclear weapons, while the antisubmarine aircraft was another area to be examined in considerable depth. As a superpower, America was also able to look at some of the more unusual approaches in the creative process, for example, bombers propelled by nuclear propulsion. Many of the aircraft that entered service or flew only as prototypes resulted from design competitions involving many other proposals that for one reason or another, never left the drawing board.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the evolution of American fighter and interceptor aircraft design and development from the end of World War II through the Cold War era. Drawing on extensive archival research and detailed technical specifications, the author explores the numerous proposals, prototypes, and operational aircraft that defined American air superiority and strategic defense during this critical period. The work examines the design competitions, technological advancements, and strategic imperatives that shaped these complex machines, many of which never progressed beyond the drawing board.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed examination of fighter and interceptor projects from 1945 to 1978.
- Coverage of aircraft that entered service, served as prototypes, or remained as design studies.
- Analysis of design competitions and the rationale behind selected and rejected proposals.
- Exploration of technological innovations and their impact on aircraft performance.
- Focus on the strategic context of the Cold War and its influence on military aviation.
- Inclusion of numerous aircraft that never left the drawing board.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The Secret Projects series is recognized for its detailed coverage of aviation history, appealing to both historians and modelers. This volume, focusing on American fighters and interceptors from 1945-1978, is expected to provide a comprehensive look at a crucial period of military aviation development. The book's strength lies in its exploration of both operational aircraft and the many designs that did not reach production, offering insight into the breadth of innovation and strategic thinking of the era.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Midland
ISBN-10:
1857802640
ISBN-13:
9781857802641
History
Science & Technology
Non-Fiction
Engineering
Aviation History
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