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Killer Rays : Story of the Douglas F4D Skyray and F5D Skylancer by Mark Frankel (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpecialty Press Publishers & Wholesalers, Incorporated
ISBN-101580071554
ISBN-139781580071550
eBay Product ID (ePID)84461456
Product Key Features
Book TitleKiller Rays : Story of the Douglas F4d Skyray and F5d Skylancer
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicMilitary / Aviation
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorMark Frankel
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight38.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-013768
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsThis is an extensive historical account of the two types, backed up iwth a lot of technical data and photographs. It is probably about as detailed as any modeler will need., Overall, it is yet another of those aviation books that the enthusiast must have on the shelf. Specialty Press has hit on the magic that is required to produce a fine reference book like this one. It is fun to read, has great photos and adds to one's knowledge of the subject. Like all their books, it is most highly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography, with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., So treat yourself to loads of fascinating fun - and grab Mark Frankel's terrific tome. Strongly recommended., Killer Rays is an excellent example of modern aircraft biography with a fine photo selection and artwork to complement an equally excellent text., This book is an excellent look at the 471 Skyrays and combines very good text, excellent photo reproduction, lots of color profiles, and interviews with pilots to create a very worthwhile volume.
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal359.9/4834
SynopsisThe author unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D and Air Force F-102 in the 1950s., Killer Rays is the definitive work on the history of the U.S. Navy's only operational delta-wing aircraft, the revolutionary Douglas F4D Skyray and its more advanced variant, the F5D Skylancer. Author Mark Frankel unlocks secrets of delta-wing design and covers the intense rivalry between the Navy's F4D Skyray and Air Force's F-102 Delta Dagger in the 1950s. This book chronicles the development of the Skyray from concept to first prototype, flight testing, carrier qualifications, and operational history. It also explains how initial engine problems nearly caused the failure of the F4D, and how it was ultimately saved. The author accessed a wealth of Douglas Aircraft photos, models, artwork, engineering drawings, and related material including transcripts of conversations with Chief Designer, Ed Heinemann and Configuration Engineer, R.G. Smith. As a result, Killer Rays covers, in vivid detail, all aspects of F4D production, flight testing, world speed and time-to-climb records, plus new, never-before-seen aspects of NASA F5D operations, giving the reader the inside story on two significant Cold War U.S. Navy interceptor designs.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.F5F695 2010
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- 19 Aug, 2020
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A pretty thorough look at an interesting aircraft. I’m glad I bought it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
