Airplanes and other aircraft. Encyclopedia

19,99

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Airplanes and other aircraft. Encyclopedia

19,99

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This encyclopedia tells how a man's dream to take to the air became a reality. Readers will be able to get acquainted with the fascinating history of conquering the sky: from gliders and balloons to spaceships and supersonic aircraft, trace the evolution of the aircraft industry, compare the technical characteristics of different models, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the best examples.
Separate pages are devoted to military equipment and the best pilots of the Great Patriotic War. Gorgeous illustrations give you a glimpse into the cockpits of modern airliners and combat fighters, while detailed explanatory articles help you understand why planes fly and how their engines work. The publication also contains information about a variety of aircraft that are currently used for peaceful and military purposes, transporting people and goods, delivering mail and extinguishing fires. Readers will also learn how to build a small helicopter on their own in their garage, where they teach pilots and how a hang glider differs from a paraglider.

Barcode: 9785389177024 SKU: 70135480 Category:
Publication language: Russian

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