After the end of World War II, the Soviet Union tried to exert its
political influence on the Asian continent. A major pillar of this
cold-war policy was the widespread supply of arms to the Continent
including many combat, transport, training and utility aircraft.
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia reviews in detail the
Soviet and Russian aircraft types used throughout Asia, starting in the
1950s and continuing through to the present day. Each nation is reviewed
individually with an overview of the types used, their service record
(including combat in conflicts of varying intensities) and extensive
tables of individual aircraft with serials, construction numbers,
versions and notes. Although the ubiquitous MiG fighters and Mil
helicopters feature prominently, there are many other types to consider
and aircraft from all the leading design bureaus, including Antonov,
Beriyev, Il'yushin, Kamov, Sukhoi, Tupolev and Yakovlev are covered in
this book. Chinese 'copies' of Soviet designs are reviewed and also
included are those quasi-military and ostensibly civilian transports
which have clearly been operated largely on behalf of the military.
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia is a treasure trove of
exotic colors and markings, combined with a mass of unpublished,
original information including over 320 photos, over 140 color profiles
and around 50 insignia to delight modelers and fascinate all readers.
