New Vanguard 144, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Robotic Air Warfare 1917-2007
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
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 aerospace technology, and have only emerged from the shadows recently, despite having been in use for decades. After some limited use in World War II, UAVs emerged as substitutes for manned reconnaissance aircraft in missions deemed too dangerous to risk an aircrew. This book examines the development of UAV technology and speculates on its future potential. Packed with rare, recently declassified photographs and detailed full-colour cutaways, this title goes on to investigate the deployment of UAVs, from early Israeli airforce use to their current role over Iraq and Afghanistan today.
Reviews:
"…offers a detailed survey of the design, development and history of warfare machinery through the ages. From the early development of the technology to how it has changed combat over the years, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is an excellent addition to military libraries, as is any other series title from Osprey."
Midwest Book Review (January 2009)
"Author Zaloga along with some superb photographs and the illustrations of Ian Palmer, tells the story of these vehicles from their earliest inception to the current range of vehicles to those being developed for the future. A story that has really just begun and is as fascinating today as it was when first developed. A book I know you will find interesting and informative. Highly recommended along with all of Osprey's titles in this series."
Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness (October 2008)