Opis: TOPGUN - Brad Elward

A unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School's 50-year history.

This book provides a unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School’s 50-year history. Currently located at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, TOPGUN was formed in late 1968 at Naval Air Station Miramar, California, to create a graduate-level course in fighter tactics for Navy pilots deploying to Vietnam. Before TOPGUN, Navy F-4 Phantom II fighter crews in Vietnam managed only a 2.5:1 kill ratio versus Soviet-built MiG-17 and MiG-21 fighters: after TOPGUN formed, the community tallied a 12.5:1 kill ratio. Since then, TOPGUN has become the standard-bearer of Navy fighter and strike fighter tactics and training and is recognized worldwide as a center of excellence.

• TOPGUN’s tactics and pilot training are explained, as well as changes and developments throughout the years to the present day.
• All aircraft flown at TOPGUN since its found
  

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Szczegóły: TOPGUN - Brad Elward

Nazwa: TOPGUN
Autor: Brad Elward
Wydawnictwo: Schiffer
Kod paskowy: 9780764360145
Ilość stron: 144
Format: 235 x 235 x 19
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.888 kg

Recenzje: TOPGUN - Brad Elward