Biplane, triplane and seaplane

Author: Jim Winchester (English)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Comprehensive introduction to over 120 biplanes, triplanes, and seaplanes manufactured by aircraft companies such as the Wright Brothers and Zeppelin. The book includes more than 2,000 color photographs, black-and-white photographs, and artistic illustrations. Unique charts allow readers to compare the performance of aircraft from the same era. It covers the full size, weight, performance, and armament of various aircraft. Biplanes, Triplanes, and Seaplanes is a highly attractive reference guide on early multi-wing aircraft, tracing the development process from early models to military jet airships and seaplanes. The book is rich in information, covering a wide range of aircraft types, from early models to modern amphibious recreational aircraft: including the Wright Brothers' early aircraft and the Fokker Dr.1 triplane; classic fighters from World War II, as well as the enduringly charming "Moth" aircraft and the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" aircraft, among others. This guide provides detailed discussions on each aircraft, with full-page layouts briefly outlining their development history, technical specifications, performance data, and derivative models. Each aircraft's unique chart highlights specific features compared to other similar aircraft, such as firepower, crew capacity, payload capacity, range, and payload, making it easy for readers to make intuitive comparisons. Biplanes, Triplanes, and Seaplanes features carefully selected content on every page, making it a book for aviation enthusiasts of all ages.