Griehl, Manfred
Luftwaffe X-Planes: German Experimental Aircraft of World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399018258
- author:
- Griehl, Manfred
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Frontline Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.8 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Luftwaffe X-Planes is a comprehensive guide to the secret aircraft projects developed by the German military before and during World War II. Despite the Allied authorities' ban on research, numerous innovative designs were created and tested by the Luftwaffe and German manufacturers. This book brings together a valuable selection of images showcasing the remarkable range of projects dreamed up by German designers. Many of these projects were deemed unsuitable or remained on the drawing board due to time constraints, but they demonstrate the ingenuity and creativity of the German designers. The Luftwaffe X-Planes project sheds new light on the lesser-known aspects of the Third Reich's aviation history, revealing the potential consequences of these uncompleted projects on the course of the war. Manfred Griehl's expert knowledge and meticulous research have resulted in a fascinating and informative book that is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of aviation and military technology during World War II.