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F-8 Crusader vs. MiG-17

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Duel - Aircraft


Product Info

Title
F-8 Crusader vs. MiG-17
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Peter Mersky
Publish Year
2014
Pages
80
Dimensions
8x10x.3"
NKG Part #
2147564335
MFG. Part #
OSPDUE061
Type
Softcover
Series
DUE61

Description

Revered by Naval Aviators as the ‘last of the gunfighters’ due to its quartet of Colt-Browning Mk 12 20 mm cannon, the F-8 Crusader enjoyed great success against VPAF MiG-17s during the Rolling Thunder campaign of 1966–68. But, the MiG-17’s unequalled low-speed manoeuvrability, small size and powerful cannon armament meant that the American forces didn’t have it all their own way. This fully illustrated book, featuring photographs, maps and battlescene artwork, reveals the tactics that were developed by pilots on both sides to give themselves the edge in air-to-air dogfights, allowing the reader to understand how the differing design and development doctrines played a part in combat.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Chronology
  • Design and Development
  • Technical Specifications
  • The Strategic Situation
  • The Combatants
  • Combat
  • Statistics and Analysis
  • Aftermath
  • Further Reading
  • Index