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50 SPACE FLIGHT • SOVIET/RUSSIAN AVIATION Touching Space: The Story of Project Man- high Gregory P. Kennedy. Project Manhigh took humans to the threshold of space using balloons. On each of three flights, the Air Force placed a lone pilot in a sealed capsule nineteenmiles above ground. At such extreme altitudes, the pilots were well within the functional equivalent of outer space and needed the sealed capsule to survive.Manhigh preceded the creation of NASA and helped pave the way for human space exploration. Size: 8.5"x11" • 130 color/bw photos • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2788-9 • soft • $24.95 Model Rocketry: America's Hobby in the Cold War 1960–1980. Alexander Procyk. A nostalgic look at model rockets from 1960 to 1980, the golden age of the hobby in United States. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 180 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643-6818-9 • HC • $24.99 US / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD SOVIET/RUSSIAN Mil Mi-24 Attack Helicopter: In Soviet/Russian and WorldwideService, 1972 to thePresent Michael Normann. The Mil Mi-24 Soviet/Russian gunship and attack helicopter has been in continuous combat service since its first appearance in the early 1970s. Its impressive performance, ability to transport fully armed troops, and imposing armament soon earned the Mi-24 the nickname “Crocodile” and have made the big helicopter an opponent that is still feared to this day.Technical aspects and operational details are discussed, including the helicopter’s service inAfghanistan from1979 to 1989.Worldwide use by over 30 countries includes the air forces of Angola, Brazil, Cuba, India, Iraq,North Korea, Syria,Vietnam,Yemen, and others. Size: 8.5"x11" • 208pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5867-8 • hard • $39.99 Sukhoi Interceptors:TheSu-9,Su-11,andSu-15:Unsung Soviet ColdWarHeroes YefimGordon&DmitriyKomissarov. In the late 1950s the Sukhoi Design Bureau made its mark as a “fighter maker,” developing the Su-9 supersonic interceptor. This, the ensuing Su-11, and especially the Su-15 became an important part of the Soviet air defenses in the ColdWar. The book provides in-depth coverage of Sukhoi’s early delta-wing interceptors, including experimental ones and paper projects, and their production and service history. Size: 8.5"x11" • 805 photos • 320pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5868-5 •HC • 978-1-5073- 0176-0 (E-Book) • $64.99 The Sukhoi Su-27: Russia’s Air Superiority andMulti-role Fighter, 1977 to the Present Andy Gröning. This detailed, illustrated look at the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft features complete discussions of its design, construction, and operational use, aswell as all technical systems and weapons. Size: 8 1/2"x11" • 210 color photos • 224pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5637-7 • hard cover • $45.00 The MiG-21: The Legendary Fighter/In- terceptor in Russian and Worldwide Use, 1956 to the Present. Holger Müller. This book presents a detailed look at the design and devel- opment of the legendary MiG-21, including its powerplant, armament, upgrades, and variants. TheMikoyan-GurevichMiG-21 was the standard fighter/interceptor aircraft of theWarsawPact and it stood up to its western counterparts for decades. Size: 8 1/2"x11" • 240 photos • 224pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5636-0 • hard cover • $45.00 The MiG-29: Russia’s Legendary Air Su- periority, and Multirole Fighter, 1977 to the Present Andy Gröning. This book presents the development and operational use of the Soviet/Russian Mikoyan MiG-29. The MiG-29 was the Soviet response to the new generation of air-superiority fighter aircraft fielded by NATO, such as the American F-15 and F-16. Size: 8.5"x11" • 260 color photos • 224pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5521-9 • hard cover • $45.00 Myasishchev M-50 and M-52: The First Soviet Supersonic Strategic Bomber Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Kommissarov. The story of Myasishchev’s supersonic strategic bombers of the late 1950s, the M-50 and M-52 prototypes. Size 81/2"x11"•400 color andb/wphotos, aircraft profiles, line schemes • 192 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6642-0 • hard • $50.00.9 Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, and Vladimir Rigmant. Brought out in the mid- 1940s as a copy of the B-29 Superfortress, the Tu-4 became the first Soviet nuclear-capable bomber. The book provides coverage of the “Soviet Superfortress,” including experimental and projected versions, and the Tu-4’s production and service history. Size: 8.5"x11" • 520 color/bw photos • 240pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4797-9 • hard • $49.99 Tupolev Tu-16: Versatile ColdWar Bomber YefimGordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, Vladimir Rig- mant. Brought out in the early 1950s, the Tu-16 was the first Soviet swept-wing jet bomber, and was a versatile aircraft that became both part of the Soviet deterrent in the Cold War, and a par- ticipant of several “hot”wars. The book provides in-depth coverage of the “Soviet Superfortress,” including experimental and projected versions, and the Tu-4’s production and service history. Size: 8.5"x11" • 1,033 color/bw photos • 464pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5418-2 • hard • $79.99 Tupolev Tu-22M: Soviet/Russian Swing- Wing Heavy Bomber. Yefim Gordon Dmi- triy Komissarov. The Tu-22M was Tupolev’s first aircraft with variable swept wings and the ability to carry both bombs and supersonic cruise missiles. It took the Soviet bomber force to a new level and had quite an active career both in Cold War operations and in “hot” wars from Afghanistan to Syria. Size 8.5”x11”•840color, b/wphotos, profiles, and line drawings • 336 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6354-2 hard • $64.99 Tupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Air- liner YefimGordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, Vladimir Rigmant.Developed in the1960s/1970s, theTu-144 was the Soviet Union’s only practical venture into supersonic commercial aviation. Though its career was all too brief, it was a major technological achievement for the Soviet aircraft industry. The bookprovides in-depthcoverageof the“Concordski,” including its production and service history. Size: 8.5"x11" • 548 color/bw photos • 272pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4894-5 • hard • $59.99 Tupolev Tu-160: Soviet Strike Force Spear- head Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov. Devel- oped to meet a Cold War need for a counterpart to the B-1, the Tu-160 was the first Soviet multi- mode strategic bomber and remains Russia’s most advanced heavy bomber.The book charts the type’s development, production, and service history in Soviet and post-Soviet days, and is richly illustrated with color photos and original factory drawings. Size: 8.5"x11" • 576 color/b/w images • 288pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5204-1 • hard $59.99 Saturn V: America’s Rocket to the Moon Eugen Reichl. This book, part of the “America in Space” series, tells the gripping story of the development and creation of the Saturn V in concise, detailed text, and features numerous high-quality color images, technical drawings, and specification/dimension charts. Size: 6"x9" • 160 color images • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5482-3 • hard cover • $19.99 Project Apollo: The Moon Landings, 1968–1972 Eugen Reichl. This book brings the later years of the Apollo era to new life with details including the test flights in Earth’s orbit; the first orbits of the moon; the legendary Apollo 11 mission; the drama of Apollo 13; and Apollo 17, the last manned moon flight in 1972. Size: 6"x9" • 130 color and b/w images • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5375-8 • hard cover • $19.99 Project Apollo: The Early Years, 1960–1967 Eugen Reichl. In May 1961, American President John F. Kennedy committed the nation to carrying out a manned landing on the moon before the end of the decade.This volume covers the early years of theApollo program, still the most significant space effort in the history of mankind. Size: 6"x9" • 127 color images • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5174-7 • hard cover • $19.99 Project Mercury: America in Space Series Eugen Reichl. This book is a concise, detailed history of America’s first steps into space. ProjectMercurywas America’s entry into the manned spaceflight program. All missions in Project Mercury are discussed, including details on all craft and the astronauts involved. Superb color, archival images, cutaways, and plans are also included. Size: 6"x9" • 89 color images • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5069-6 • hard • $19.99 Project Gemini: America in Space Series Eugen Reichl. This second volume in the "America in Space" series continues the history of the American manned space program. Beginning in 1964, two unmanned and tenmanned flights took place in the Gemini program. All Project Gemini missions are discussed, including details on all craft and the astronauts involved. Superb color, archival images, cutaways, and plans are also included. Size: 6"x9" • 132 color images • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5070-2 • hard • $19.99 NASA: Space Flight Research and Pioneer- ing Developments Hans-Jürgen Becker. This book covers NASA’s space flight research from the agency’s beginnings as NACA in 1915 to present-day NASA. Exciting projects and devel- opments are portrayed, such as the first supersonic flight of the X-1 in 1947, the flights of the fastest manned aircraft, the rocket-powered X-15, the flight-testing of the lunar module for the moon landings, testing new wing concepts, and more. Size: 8.5"x11" • 164 color photos • 208pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3879-3 • hard • $39.99 From Space to Earth: The Laboratory and Marketplace Feuerbacher &Messerschmid. This book describes the latest developments in space- flight and looks toward humanity’s future beyond earth. Complex scientific and technical aspects of the world’s space programs are explained in understandable terms. Current research and trends, alongwith newapplications, are discussed. Size: 8.5"x11" • 400 color/bw photos • 320pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3776-5 • hard • $39.99 Myasishchev M-4 and 3M: The First Soviet Strategic Jet Bomber. YefimGordon & Dmitriy Komissarov. Brought out in 1953, the M-4 was the Myasishchev design bureau’s sole bomber to see production and service. Code-named Bison by NATO, itenteredserviceaheadof theB-52andmade its mark in the ColdWar, remaining in service until themid-1990s—for 40years. It also foundpeaceful uses, becoming thebasis for theVM-T cargoaircraft designed to carry outsize loads piggy-back. Size: 8.5"x11" • 240pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6182-1 • hard • $49.99