Legacy Hornets: Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC (Hardcover)

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting a historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through todays use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircrafts various model upgrades and variants. The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and Grumman A-6 Intruder, and was a replacement for the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II and LTV A-7 Corsair II. The Hornet evolved into a capable multi-mission strike fighter, performing fighter, suppression of enemy air defense, and light attack missions. This volume features a number of high-quality images that highlight the aircraft throughout its Navy and Marine Corps career.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2017
Authors:	Brad Elward
Dimensions:	229 x 229 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-5434-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
LSN:	0-7643-5434-5
Barcode:	9780764354342

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