Organized chronologically by type, Russian Aircraft of World War II
offers a highly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by
the Soviet Air Force during World War II.
The book provides a comprehensive survey of combat aircraft, from the
compact, revolutionary Polikarpov I-16 fighter of the Winter War in
Finland, to the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik and Petlyakov Pe-2, two of the
outstanding ground-attack aircraft of the Eastern Front campaign. All
the major and many minor types are featured, including fighters, dive
bombers, ground-attack aircraft, night bombers, strategic bombers, and
reconnaissance and transport aircraft. This includes both well-known
models, such as the classic MiG-1 fighter and Tupolev SB fast bomber,
through lend-lease aircraft like the A-20 Havoc and B-24 Liberator, to
lesser-known models, including the Yermolayev Yer-2 medium bomber and
Kharkiv KhAI-5 light bomber. Each featured profile includes authentic
markings and color schemes, while every separate model is accompanied by
exhaustive specifications. Packed with 110 full-color artworks with
detailed specifications, Russian Aircraft of World War II is a key
reference guide for military modelers and World War II enthusiasts.