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| Publisher: | Hikoki Publications |
| Genres: | European History, Military History, Sports Books, Coming Soon |
| Authors: | Babak Taghvaee |
| Pages: | 352 pages |
| ISBN10: | 1902109619 |
| ISBN13: | 9781902109619 |
| Tags: | European History, Military History, Sports Books, Free Download, PDF Download |
| Language: | en |
| Physical Form: | PDF Book |
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In the mid-2000s the country's aircraft repair plants inaugurated upgrades to enhance the combat readiness of the aircraft and helicopters of the force, however, financial problems still led to a decline in combat strength. In 2014, when the territorial disputes on the Crimean Peninsula became a full-scale war with pro-Russian separatists, the Ukrainian Air Force had a fleet of 66 operational-ready planes in service. These were used in interdiction and close air support missions and during the war approximately 14 aircraft were lost.
This book provides a detailed look on the organization and combat strength of the air force's aircraft and helicopters. Drawing on a wide range of previously unseen photographs, supplemented by specially commissioned color artworks, Guardians of Ukraine presents all types of combat, transport and training aircraft, as well as helicopters previously or currently operated by the Ukrainian Air Force. The illustrations are supported by detailed captions many of which provide individual aircraft histories.