Japanese Secret Projects: Experimental Aircraft of the IJA and IJN 1939-1945 by Edwin M Dyer

Japanese Secret Projects: Experimental Aircraft of the IJA and IJN 1939-1945 by Edwin M Dyer

Secret and X-Plane aircraft projects remain highly popular with historians, enthusiasts, modelers and the flight sim community. Surprisingly, secret Japanese planes of World War 2 remain an area that has been largely ignored due to scarcity of information. They do, however, have a large base of interest as unlike the majority of secret Luftwaffe programs that were resigned to the drawing board, the vast number of aircraft featured within this book actually flew or were in development.

The book is divided into two sections dedicated to the air forces of the IJA and IJN, with over 42 aircraft examined, each with its history, variants, performance, and any combat records laid out in an easy to read fashion. Much information about their secret technical exchanges with the Luftwaffe throughout the war is also uncovered. This is beautifully complimented by stunning color renditions of the aircraft in combat and color profiles of genuine markings and camouflage. Notable emphasis is placed upon the transonic rammer aircraft, strategic long-range bombers, and the ways in which the Japanese adapted German technology to their needs, particularly the Me262 and Me 163 Komet. Secret Japanese armaments are also covered in detail, with information on guided missiles, aerial rockets, and unique bombs. It is a gripping read for aviation and military enthusiasts around the world

Edwin M. Dyer, born 1969, has studied military technology for more than twenty years, concentrating on weaponry from 1914 through 1960. In 1999, he created the Hikoki:1946 website, highlighting Japanese experimental aircraft. In his spare time, he is a World War 2 reenactor, attending public events with his extensive militaria collection throughout the spring and summer seasons. He is currently serving in the United States Civil Air Patrol with the rank of master sergeant.

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ISBN 13	9781857803174
ISBN 10	1857803175
Title	Japanese Secret Projects: Experimental Aircraft of the IJA and IJN 1939-1945
Author	Edwin M Dyer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Crecy Publishing
Year published	2009-11-05
Number of pages	160
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