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F-22 Raptor: America's Next Lethal War Machine (Walter J.Boyne Military Aircraft) [Paperback]

Steve Pace (Author)

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This volume examines the technical and operational details of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, scheduled to become operational in 2004. The plane, which will replace the F-15 Eagle, America's current Air Dominance Fighter, features the latest technological gains in low observable and stealth capability, avionics, materials, engine performance and aerodynamic deisgn. It examines the plane's capacity for "first look, first kill" in all environments, allowing pilots to track, identify and shoot the threat before even being detected. It also describes the Supercruise feature that allows the F-22 to fly at nearly Mach 2 without using afterburners. This book should be of interest to: general readers; enthusiasts; historians; military personnel; pilots; designers; engineers; manufacturers; and defence personnel.

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Steve Pace (Tacoma, WA) is a dedicated aviation history writer who has authored 15 books in the last 20 years.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Sorry, but it's just a compilation... 25 Dec 2001
By Gregory Omelchenko - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
One of several books oh F-22 I'v got from Amazon. Frankly, I expect much more. It's just a compilation of beautiful Eric Hehz article in Lockheed's Code One Magazine and Lockheed media guide. Also, Hehs article is much more informative on development history. You could spend much less money, trying to print those sources after having find them on the net (they are available). I liked Sweetman's book more, but Aronstain's is simply the best (and expensive, in that way). But - let it be on your bookshelf. As for me, I found rare pic of pair of YF-23 there. BTW, N-14 was not internal Northrop name for YF-23. It was for B-2.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Hardly more than Lockheed/Martin's press package 5 Nov 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I had very high expectations for this book, given that it was announced as the premier volume in a McGraw-Hill series, endorsed by USAF historian Walter Boyne. What I found was a book that appeared to be a rewrite of Lockheed/Martin's press package on the F-22, often not carefully edited (there are lots of misspellings and fragmented sentences).

Also, having read Bill Sweetman's MBI book on the F-22 and the outstanding Aronstein, Hirschberg, and Piccirillo book (now there is an excellent book!) before this one, I guess Steve Pace's book was handicapped from the start.

In summary, if you can buy only one book on the F-22, this one is for you. On the other hand, if you have a deep interest in the topic, this one may not add as much as you would hope for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Press Release Redone 26 July 2003
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Absolutely no original research as near as I can tell. It appears the author just copied the press material Lockheed sent him and added some pictures Lockheed sent him - no original photography either. And like the other McGraw Hill books in this series, it is on marginal paper. I can not recommend this book unless you find one in the second-hand store.

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