Member Since:
Aug. 09, 2015
Jared A. Zichek
Biography
Jared Zichek is a freelance author and illustrator specializing in aviation history. He lives in La Jolla, California.
Where to find Jared A. Zichek online
Website: http://retromechanix.com/
Books
Northrop N-63 Convoy Fighter: The Naval VTOL Turboprop Tailsitter Project of 1950
by Jared A. Zichek
Price:
$6.49 USD.
Words: 7,630.
Language:
English.
Published: November 11, 2015
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / History
The Northrop N-63 was a remarkable VTOL turboprop tailsitter fighter proposal in the same class as the Convair XFY-1 and Lockheed XFV-1. The ebook features 66 images of the N-63 and N-63A prototype, including plans, artwork, photos, and color profiles of these amazing secret naval aircraft projects of the 1950s.
Martin Model 262 Convoy Fighter: The Naval VTOL Turboprop Project of 1950
by Jared A. Zichek
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 13,820.
Language:
English.
Published: October 3, 2015
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Transportation » Aircraft
The Martin Model 262 was an unorthodox turboprop VTOL fighter proposal designed to fulfill the same requirement as the Convair XFY-1 Pogo and Lockheed XFV-1 Salmon. This ebook features a comprehensive text and 56 high resolution images of the Model 262 and related designs, including plans, artist's impressions, and color profiles of these amazing secret naval aircraft projects of the 1950s.
Goodyear GA-28A/B Convoy Fighter: The Naval VTOL Turboprop Tailsitter Project of 1950
by Jared A. Zichek
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 7,590.
Language:
English.
Published: August 9, 2015
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / History
A detailed look at the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation GA-28A/B proposal, one of the competitors to the Convair XFY-1 and Lockheed XFV-1 VTOL aircraft of the 1950s. The GA-28A/B were VTOL turboprop tailsitters featuring a semi-delta, semi-midwing configuration with triple vertical tail surfaces. Features 40 high resolution illustrations, including detailed schematics and speculative color profiles.