Davies & Laurier
This illustrated study examines the design, development, and deployment of the F-102, including its thorough research program and role in Vietnam. World War II introduced the creation of the heavy bomber as a powerful weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could defeat defensive fighters and guns. In the late 1940s, the U.S. saw the growth of a Soviet nuclear-armed bomber fleet as a threat. As a result, supersonic speed, long-range guided missiles and precise radar-based control of an interception became essential for a fighter, starting with the F-102. 96 pages, 10"x 7", softcover.
This illustrated study examines the design, development, and deployment of the F-102, including its thorough research program and role in Vietnam. World War II introduced the creation of the heavy bomber as a powerful weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could defeat defensive fighters and guns. In the late 1940s, the U.S. saw the growth of a Soviet nuclear-armed bomber fleet as a threat. As a result, supersonic speed, long-range guided missiles and precise radar-based control of an interception became essential for a fighter, starting with the F-102. 96 pages, 10"x 7", softcover.
