Author : MR Hugh Harkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903630310
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (33 download)
Book Synopsis USAF Jet Powered Fighters: XP-59 - Xf-85 by : MR Hugh Harkins
Download or read book USAF Jet Powered Fighters: XP-59 - Xf-85 written by MR Hugh Harkins and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed description of the early jet powered fighters designed, tested and procured for the United States Air Force. This volume covers every turbojet powered fighter aircraft to enter service or be developed for the United States Air Force and its forebear the United States Army Air Force from the Bell XP-59, which flew in 1942 to the McDonnell XF-85 which flew in 1948. While no US designed jet aircraft saw operational service during World War II, many would be employed in the 1950 - 53 Korean War including the F-80 and F-84, both of which were employed in large numbers.