MILITARY JET AIRCRAFT

From the Messerschmitt Me 262 and the English Electric Lightning to the North American F-86 Sabre, these are the 300 most significant examples of post-World War II military aircraft. Each one appears in a superb full-color illustration, along with a summary of its design, development, and service history, and a detailed specifications table that includes dimensions, powerplant, armament, performance, and weights. Michael Sharpe has written on aviation for a number of publications, including The Military Yearbook. He is the author of Great Air Disasters and Expert Guide: Attack & Interceptor Jets.