From the mighty Boeing B-52 Stratofortress to the agile and deadly General Dynamics F-16 Flying Falcon, modern warplanes combine advanced technology, state-of-the-art design, and weaponry that fascinates the layman and aviation specialist alike. The Encyclopedia of Modern Warplanes presents an in-depth examination of the world's military flying machines, with a wealth of detail on each aircraft. * Details on development history, deployments and exports, powerplant, performance at various altitudes, range, weight, avionics, dimensions, and weaponry for each craft * Presents more than 250 of the world's flying machines, with illustrations, diagrams, and color photographs to illustrate each one * More than 500 photographs and 500 separate artworks and diagrams