McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet : livres - histoire

Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & EA-18G Growler - A Developmental and Operational History

The Boeing F/A-18E/F has its roots in the late-1980s Hornet 2000 study, which itself evaluated ways to enhance the range, payload, and bring-back capability of the existing F/A-18 Hornet. Through a series of trade-offs imposed by largely limited defense funds, what emerged was a versatile, affordable strike fighter aircraft that has served the Navy well since its fleet introduction in 2002.
The Growler has a similar history. Itself an offshoot of the Super Hornet program, the EA-18G brought many of the Super Hornet's attributes - speed, maneuverability, self-defense capability, and advanced systems - into the electronic attack community and is now posed to assume all such missions from the venerable EA-6B Prowler within the next few years.

This book draws on interviews with many of the key players in the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G program and on many press reports of the day to tell the story of how these aircraft were designed, developed, and deployed.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Brad Edward
Présentation :	400 pages, 31.5 x 24 x 4 cm, relié
Illustration :	abondamment illustré
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2012)
ISBN :	9780764340413

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Manual (1978 onwards) - An insight into the design, construction and operation (Haynes Aircraft Manual)

Supported by more than 270 photographs and technical illustrations, the Haynes McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Manual lifts the panels on the most sophisticated fleet defender of all time to review its design, construction and operation, including revealing personal insights by US Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel of flying and maintaining the mighty Hornet/Super Hornet.

The US-designed and built McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet carrier-borne, multi-role fighter is one of the most important Fourth Generation fighters in the world. Its twin-engine, twin-tails (canted outwards) and leading edge root extensions make it one of the most recognisable fighters in operation. The latest version is the enlarged Super Hornet.

Pages du livre "McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Manual (1978 onwards) - An insight into the design, construction and operation"

Author Steve Davies lifts the panels on this 'king' of the US Navy's Fleet Defenders to review its design, construction and operation, including detailed personal insights by USN personnel of flying and maintaining the mighty Hornet/Super Hornet.

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Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Steve Davies
Présentation :	160 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm, relié
Illustration :	270+ photos en couleurs
Langue :	anglais (un dictionnaire technique anglais-français est gratuitement disponible en téléchargement ici)
Editeur :	Haynes Publishing (GB, 2017)
Série :	Haynes Aircraft Manual
ISBN :	9781785210549

Boeing Hornet Squadrons : The Legacy Series

The Boeing Hornet is a twin-engined multi-role supersonic jet fighter of the third generation. Derived from the Northrop YF-17 lightweight fighter concept, its twin-engine reliability, option to carry greater payloads and rugged ability to operate from bare base conditions as well as aircraft carriers made it an ideal choice for both US Navy and US Marine Corps looking to replace their second-generation fighter and attack types.
Although the design has been around for over forty years, upgrades have kept the aircraft at the forefront of military thinking.

This fascinating pictorial history explores the early derivatives of the fighter and its many users. It has been involved in all recent conflicts as the United States seeks to project power and will continue to do so for many years to come.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Peter Foster
Présentation :	120 pages, 22.5 x 25 cm, broché
Illustration :	150 photos en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN :	9780750985581

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler - The US Navy's Primary Fighter/Attack Aircraft (Legends of Warfare)

Le Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet est une version améliorée du McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A/B Hornet. Volé pour la première fois en 1980, le Hornet original a été développé comme un chasseur polyvalent pour soutenir le Grumman F-14 Tomcat, plus gros et plus cher, dans des rôles de défense de flotte et de supériorité aérienne. Bien qu'efficace, il avait une portée de combat limitée en raison de sa capacité en carburant.
Le F/A-18 Super Hornet, plus grand, a résolu ce problème et est désormais le principal avion de chasse et d'attaque de la flotte de porte-avions de l'US Navy, remplaçant à la fois le Hornet et le F-14 Tomcat. Sa cellule a également servi de base à l'EA-18G Growler, qui a remplacé l'EA-6B Prowler dans les opérations de guerre électronique.

Ce livre décrit l'histoire, la construction et le déploiement des deux types d'avions.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Ken Neubeck
Présentation :	112 pages, 23 x 23 x 1.8 cm, relié
Illustration :	183 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2020)
Série :	Legends of Warfare
ISBN :	9780764359231

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

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 an historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today's use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft's various model upgrades and variants.

Pages du livre "Legacy Hornets : Boeing's F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC"

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.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Brad Elward
Présentation :	112 pages, 23.5 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm, relié
Illustration :	133 photos en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2017)
Série :	Legends of Warfare
ISBN :	9780764354342

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - A Photo Chronicle

The McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is presented here showing its development, production and use by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and by various foreign air forces. Use by the Blue Angels, and the very latest model updates are included.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	William G. Holder, Mike Wallace
Présentation :	80 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm, broché
Illustration :	plus de 120 en couleurs et photos en N&B
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN :	9780764302435

The F/A-18 Hornet Story

The F/A-18 evolved from Northrop's YF-17 in the late 1970s. Production aircraft reached the Navy in May 1980 and the Marine Corps two years later. More than 800 examples would eventually be built for US service, with a further 500 aircraft sold to seven export customers.
Earning its battle spurs in April 1986 flying strike missions against Libya, the Hornet would subsequently participate in Operation Desert Storm and the various 'policing' operations in Iraq and the Balkans that followed. The 'legacy' Hornet is still very much in frontline use with the US Navy and Marine Corps today.
Tony Holmes, author of "The F-14 Tomcat Story", has once again collected the most spectacular images to complement the history of this star of carrier-based naval aviation.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Tony Holmes
Présentation :	128 pages, 14 x 19 x 1.3 cm, relié
Illustration :	abondamment illustré
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2011)
ISBN :	9780752462691