Soviet V/STOL Aircraft: The Struggle for a Shipborne Combat Capability (Case Studies)

Soviet V/STOL Aircraft: The Struggle for a Shipborne Combat Capability (Case Studies) Review

This important case study reports on the V/STOL development activities in the Soviet Union. As in the West, the Soviets also began using flying test rigs in the late 1950s. By combining the lift engines with modifications to existing engines, the Soviets were able to deploy the Yak-38 Forger only two years after the Harrier. The Forger was in service for 15 years before the political situation forced its retirement from service. Packed with illustrations, references, glossaries, and bibliographies, this case study is a necessary resource for the studies of V/STOL aircraft and systems designers.

The German V/STOL Fighter Program: A Quest for Survivability in a Theater Nuclear Environment (Case Studies)

The German V/STOL Fighter Program: A Quest for Survivability in a Theater Nuclear Environment (Case Studies) Review

This case study examines the German VTOL fighter and strike aircraft development efforts, the VJ 101 and the VAK 191B programmes. The VJ 101C and the VAK 191B design approaches are described and the results of their flight-test efforts are summarized.