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A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition

by M. R. Montgomery

A visual reference for identifying airplanes

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A visual reference for identifying airplanes

Organized around aircraft identification, this field guide covers more than 400 planes across general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. Illustrations use arrows and detailed drawings to show distinctions between similar models, while entries pair statistical information with brief histories and identifying field marks. The revised third edition adds 75 aircraft and updates coverage of the field. Its North American scope includes planes encountered both in flight and on the ground, making the book a practical reference for comparing aircraft by visible features as well as by their background and specifications.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Aircraft enthusiasts seeking a broad identification reference
  • Amateurs interested in distinguishing similar airplane models
  • Readers looking for illustrated information on aircraft history and specifications

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Aircraft identificationAviation historyAircraft design and classification

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Book overview

Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third edition features more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. Beautiful and accurate illustrations include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane include statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another. For serious enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.

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