It was no secret to the U.S. Navy that jet and rocket aircraft were being developed in Europe, and that once fully developed, would be of superior performance than piston engine aircraft. Because of these facts, the Navy initiated investigations into alternative solutions to counter these new jets. By late 1942, the Navy decided upon a composite-powered fighter. In December, ADM John S. McCain released the proposal to nine manufacturers, including...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0942612280
ISBN13:9780942612288
Release Date:February 1995
Publisher:Ginter Books
Length:72 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.3" x 10.7"
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