Luftstreitkräfte - Duitsland: boeken - vliegtuigen (14-18)

German Aircraft Cockpits 1911-1970

Using the cockpits of approximately sixty military and civil aircraft as examples, this book follows the development of aircraft instruments in Germany from 1911 to about 1970. The standards and developments of each period are described and the instrumentation of each cockpit is identified. There is also a general explanation of the science of aircraft instruments and the function of various items of equipment.

The aircraft cockpit represents the interface between man and machine. In the span of a few decades the cockpit underwent an astonishing development, from sparsely equipped, primitive open cockpit, to enclosed cockpits with numerous instruments and systems.
The pilots of aviation's pioneering period flew by sight and feel and mistrusted the few instruments that were available. The First World War brought mass production of aircraft and the first standards for instruments and equipment.
The 1930s and 1940s represented the apex of German aircraft development, producing distant-reading compass systems, radio navigation aids, electric multiple indicators and autopilots.

Development of German Warplanes in WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photos, color illustrations, and 30 tables of information including front-line inventories of aircraft by date and specific type.
The origins and evolution of each warplane class or category, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes are discussed in chapters for each category.

Aero engines are also discussed, together with procurement decisions and production quantities. German aviation production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. The three German Fighter Competitions are discussed in particular detail, including all the participating aircraft and their engines.
The book is illustrated by 200 rare, contemporary photos, 12 color photos, and 62 color profiles.

Nachtflugzeug! German N-Types of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German single-engine night bombers, or N-types, in WWI with text, 54 rare, period photos, 7 color photos, 9 color profiles, tables of information including production quantities, serial numbers of aircraft, technical specifications, 1/48 scale drawings of the AEG N.I and Sablatnig N.I, and 1/72 scale drawings of the BFW N.I. The origins and evolution of the N-class are discussed in the context of the German strategic and tactical situation.

German Armored Warplanes of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German armored warplanes in WWI, primarily J-class infantry aircraft but including other experimental types, with text, more than 160 rare, contemporary photos, 38 color profiles, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft size and performance specifications.

The origin and evolution of the armored warplane designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of four aircraft, the AEG J.I and J.II and the Albatros J.I and J.II, to 1/48 scale are included in the book's 116 pages.

Deutsche Bomber im Ersten Weltkrieg

Ab 1917 wurden in Deutschland Grossflugzeuge als strategische Bomber gebaut. Dabei handelte es sich um meist viermotorige Doppeldecker, deren Flügelspannweite bereits 1918 an die 50 m betrug - und das nur wenige Jahre nach Beginn der eigentlichen Motorfliegerei.
Manche Bomber des Ersten Weltkriegs verfügten bereits über einen Abwurfmechanismus, mit dem die am unteren Flügel oder am Rumpf angebrachten Bomben ausgeklinkt wurden.

Jörg Mückler, ausgewiesener Experte auf dem Gebiet, zeichnet das Bild eines faszinierenden Kapitels der deutschen Luftfahrtgeschichte - illustriert mit spannendem und meist unveröffentlichtem Bildmaterial.

German G-Type Bombers of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German G-type bombers in WWI with text, 329 photos, 54 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, four G-type bombers, the Albatros G.III and Rumpler G.I, G.II, and G.III are illustrated in 1/72 scale drawings.

German Seaplanes of WW I - Sablatnig, Kaiserliche Werften, Lübeck-Travemünde, LTG, & Oertz

This book describes and illustrates the development of Sablatnig, Kaiserliche Werften, Lübeck-Travemünde, LTG, and Oertz seaplanes of WWI with text, 110 photos, 19 color profiles, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft, and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications.
In addition, there are 19 official SVK drawings and six aircraft, three Sablatnig and three Lübeck-Travemünde, are illustrated in 1/48 (2 drawings) or 1/72 (4 drawings) scale drawings.

German Seaplane Fighters of WW I

This book describes and illustrates the development of German Navy seaplane fighters in WWI with text, 223 rare, contemporary photos, nine color photos, 27 color profiles, five evocative paintings, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and technical specifications.

The origins and evolution of each subclass of naval fighter, including single-seat floatplanes, single-seat flying boats, two-seat biplanes, and two-seat monoplanes are discussed in chapters for each class. German naval fighter production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation.

In addition, the book includes 1/48 scale drawings of eight aircraft types (the Brandenburg KDW, W16, W19, W25, W33, and W34 and the Rumpler 6B1 and 6B2) in its 150 pages.