by Bill Gunston · Orion Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9780517566077
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«The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft Armament» is Bill Gunston's illustrated encyclopedia, published by Orion Books in hardcover (208 pages, in English).
Illustrated guide to the armament and detection systems of combat aircraft. The first part covers their historical evolution up to Korea or Vietnam. The second is a directory of air-to-air missiles, bombs, rockets, torpedoes, mines and guns for aircraft and helicopters, with specifications and combat use.
First edition, published on November 17, 1987. Includes color and black-and-white photographs.
Aimed at aviation enthusiasts, modeling hobbyists and military sector professionals.
Bill Gunston was a British aviation and military author. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1945 to 1948, and after pilot training became a flying instructor. He spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He was the author of over 350 books and articles. His work included many books published by Salamander Books.
