Antonov An-2 Annushka Red Star Vol 15 Soviet Military Aircraft History Book

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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Midland Publishing Ltd., 2004. Very nice copy. Unmarked interior. Softcover, very clean & bright, ...
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Original Language
Unk
Features
Red Star Volume 15, paperback, color and black and white illustra
Era
Cold War, Post-WWII aviation
Personalize
No
Inscribed
No
Type
military aviation book, russian aviation book, Soviet aviation
Ex Libris
No
Edition
First Edition
Signed By
NA
Intended Audience
Adults
Vintage
Yes
Personalized
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Book Series
Red Star
Signed
No
Literary Movement
Technical military history
ISBN
9781857801620
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Midland Publishing The Limited
ISBN-10
1857801628
ISBN-13
9781857801620
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30764819

Product Key Features

Book Title
Red Star 15: Antonov An-2 Vol. 15 : Annushka, Maid of All Work
Number of Pages
127 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Aviation / General, Military / Aviation
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, History
Author
Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Volume Number
Vol. 15
Dewey Decimal
629.1/3334
Synopsis
8 1/2 x 11, 220 color and b&w photosInitially criticized as 'obsolete at the moment of birth' due to its biplane layout, this aircraft has put the skeptics to shame. It may lack the glamour of the fast jets, but it has proved itself time and time again as an indispensable and long-serving workhorse. In terms of longevity and sheer numbers built, the Annushka (Annie), as the An-2 was affectionately known, has few parallels. Indeed, limited production of this aircraft, which first flew in 1947, still continues in China and Poland. The An-2 is a very robust and easy-to-fly aircraft. This and its excellent field performance (thanks to the 'obsolete biplane layout'!) have made it an ideal aircraft for utility operations from tiny semi-prepared strips, a fact which many air forces, the type has been operated by more than 40 nations, have put to good use. The An-2 is experiencing a revival now. In the mid-1970s the Antonov Design Bureau brought out the An-3, a turboprop-engined version of the Annushka. After nearly 20 years 'on ice', this design has been given a new lease of life as an upgrade program. This makes the An-2 the only biplane transport which remained in service long enough to pass into the 21st century!, Initially derided as 'obsolete at the moment of birth' due to its biplane layout, this rugged workhorse has beaten all comers in terms both of longevity and sheer numbers built. Indeed limited production of this aircraft, which first flew in 1947, still continues in China and Poland. An-2s have been operated by over forty nations, the An-3 turboprop development is also covered.
LC Classification Number
TL685.4

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