
New Vanguard 144, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Robotic Air Warfare 1917-2007
Author: Steven J. Zaloga, Illustrated by: Ian Palmer
Osprey Publishing | October 21, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1846032431 | 48 Pages | Pdf | 21.1 MB
Osprey Publishing Description:
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the most dynamic field of aerospacetechnology, and have only emerged from the shadows recently, despitehaving been in use for decades. After some limited use in World War II,UAVs emerged as substitutes for manned reconnaissance aircraft inmissions deemed too dangerous to risk an aircrew. This book examinesthe development of UAV technology and speculates on its futurepotential. Packed with rare, recently declassified photographs anddetailed full-colour cutaways, this title goes on to investigate thedeployment of UAVs, from early Israeli airforce use to their currentrole over Iraq and Afghanistan today.
Reviews:
"...offers a detailed survey of the design, development and history ofwarfare machinery through the ages. From the early development of thetechnology to how it has changed combat over the years, Unmanned AerialVehicles is an excellent addition to military libraries, as is anyother series title from Osprey."
Midwest Book Review (January 2009)
"Author Zaloga along with some superb photographs and the illustrationsof Ian Palmer, tells the story of these vehicles from their earliestinception to the current range of vehicles to those being developed forthe future. A story that has really just begun and is as fascinatingtoday as it was when first developed. A book I know you will findinteresting and informative. Highly recommended along with all ofOsprey's titles in this series."
Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness (October 2008)
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