Book cover finish | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
Condition | Used very good |
Number of pages | 544 |
Published date | 2009 |
Language | English |
Size | 25.1 x 28.58 x 3.18 cm |
Author | Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov |
Editor | Midland Publishing |
This book is the complete and definitive history of the famous Mikoyan Design Bureau from its establishment in 1939 right to the present day.
Every type of aircraft ever developed by the Mikoyan O.K.B. is dealt with in detail, with descriptions of all known versions and the wealth of recently declassified data.
For each major type included, there are line drawings illustrating the difference between the versions; specification tables comparing the performance of all the different variants; detailed production figures and also information on MIG aircraft operated abroad.
An impressive array of previously unpublished photographs, which will delight all fans of Russian aviation are also included.
This is, without doubt, the most comprehensive study of Mikoyan ever published and an awesome feat of research that will be essential reading for all serious students of the history and development of MiG aircraft design.