OKB ILYUSHIN: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft by Yefim Gordon

OKB ILYUSHIN: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft

by Yefim Gordon
and Dmitriy Komissarov
and Sergey Komissarov

DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 9781857801873
Format: medium hardcover with dust jacket (heavy)
Published: Midland 2004
Size (mm): 215 w x 290 h x 20 d
Pages: 384
SKU: A4M/2505/0613/B926

ABOUT
Established in 1934, the Ilyushin design bureau is one of the best-known Soviet/Russian aircraft design companies.

Over the years, the Ilyushin OKB has developed aircraft for widely varying roles. Its first aircraft to achieve production status, the DB-3 bomber, entered service in 1936. The IL-2 (Shturmovik) armored attack aircraft brought Ilyushin well-earned fame; this aircraft fought with considerable success during World War II.

The OKB's involvement with combat aircraft continued with the experimental IL-22 four-jet counterpart of the English Electric Canberra.

Illustrated throughout with monochrome and colour images.

CONDITION
As new with only light shelf wear on dust jacket - there are a few pages that are damaged as they have stuck together. Images depict all need to know detail.

Prior sales $250, priced accordingly.

REMARKS
Scarce
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