Lockheed A-12: The Cia's Blackbird and Other Variants by Crickmore, Paul F.
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Lockheed A-12: The Cia's Blackbird and Other Variants by Crickmore, Paul F.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
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- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781472801135
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
147280113X
ISBN-13
9781472801135
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14038664143
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Lockheed A-12 : the Cia's Blackbird and Other Variants
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Aviation / General, Military / Aviation
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Transportation, History
Series
Air Vanguard Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-397822
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"True to the title, it focuses on the development of the A-12, M-21/D-21 and the YF-12 interceptor. As a model resource book, there are valuable references including color three views...Period photographs, some never before published, reveal internal components and construction details. If you are building an A-12, or considering converting an SR-71 to an A-12, this book would prove very helpful." --IPMS/USA "...a very well done book that shows attention to research that does a great job of telling the story of this remarkable aircraft." --Scott Van Aken, www.modelinmadness.com, "True to the title, it focuses on the development of the A-12, M-21/D-21 and the YF-12 interceptor. As a model resource book, there are valuable references including color three views...Period photographs, some never before published, reveal internal components and construction details. If you are building an A-12, or considering converting an SR-71 to an A-12, this book would prove very helpful." -- IPMS/USA "...a very well done book that shows attention to research that does a great job of telling the story of this remarkable aircraft." -- Scott Van Aken, www.modelinmadness.com, "True to the title, it focuses on the development of the A-12, M-21/D-21 and the YF-12 interceptor. As a model resource book, there are valuable references including color three views...Period photographs, some never before published, reveal internal components and construction details. If you are building an A-12, or considering converting an SR-71 to an A-12, this book would prove very helpful." -- IPMS/USA "...a very well done book that shows attention to research that does a great job of telling the story of this remarkable aircraft." -- Scott Van Aken, www.modelinmadness.com, "True to the title, it focuses on the development of the A-12, M-21/D-21 and the YF-12 interceptor. As a model resource book, there are valuable references including color three views...Period photographs, some never before published, reveal internal components and construction details. If you are building an A-12, or considering converting an SR-71 to an A-12, this book would prove very helpful." --IPMS/USA
Series Volume Number
12
Illustrated
Yes
Original Language
English
Dewey Decimal
623.7467
Table Of Content
Introduction Design and development Technical specifications and variants Operational history Conclusion Select bibliography Index
Synopsis
A definitive technical guide to the Lockheed A-12 plus coverage of the interceptor and mother/daughter drone developments. During the early years of the Cold War, the most effective way to gather strategic intelligence about the Soviet Union and its allies was manned overflight. Lockheed's U-2 was spectacularly successful in this role, however, much to the concern of US President Eisenhower, its shape meant that it could be tracked on Russian radars. Given the highly sensitive nature of such flights, the President insisted that every effort should be made to reduce to zero the U-2's radar cross section (RCS), thereby making the aircraft invisible. When this was proven to be impossible, the stage was set for a U-2 replacement. Following a competition between Lockheed and Convair, the former was declared the winner and the result was the A-12. Designed to incorporate 'stealth' features before the term was even coined, the A-12 has to date proven to be the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft ever built. Featuring illustrations throughout, this book also explores a two-seat variation of the design built as an advanced interceptor - the YF-12., During the early years of the Cold War, the most effective way to gather strategic intelligence about the Soviet Union and its allies was manned overflight. Lockheed's U-2 was spectacularly successful in this role. Much to the concern of President Eisenhower, its shape meant that it could be tracked on Russian radars. Given the highly sensitive nature of such flights, the President insisted that every effort should be made to reduce to zero the U-2's radar cross section (RCS), thereby making the aircraft "invisible." When this was proven to be impossible, the stage was set for a U-2 replacement. Following a competition between Lockheed and Convair, the former was declared the winner and the result was the A-12. Designed to incorporate 'stealth' features before the term was even coined, the A-12 has to date proven to be the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft ever built, and is operated exclusively by the Central Intelligence Agency. This book will also cover a two-seat variation of the design built as an advanced interceptor - the YF-12. In addition, the D-21 drone programme, known as Tagboard will also be covered.
Illustrated by
Tooby, Adam
LC Classification Number
UG1242.R4
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- v***v (2069)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.