Jane's all the world's aircraft: 2009-2010/ edited by Paul Jackson, Kenneth Munson, Lindsay Peacock, Compiler: Susan Bushell.

COVERAGE AND ARRANGEMENT: Well illustrated descriptions of all known powered aircraft currently in, or anticipating, production in all countries of the world - with the exception of ultralight recreational machines. Entries are arranged first by manufacturing country, then by company name. For each aircraft details include: Type - aircraft's function; Programme - record of key events in production history; Current versions; Customers - especially for military aircraft, a list of present total on order and produced is given; Costs - price per unit or programme price; Design features; Flying controls; Structure; Landing gear; Power plant; Accomodation; Systems; Avionics; Equipment; Armament; Dimensions - External and Internal; Areas; Weights and Loadings; Performance; Operational Noise Levels. Sections are also included on lighter than air craft; air-launched missiles; and aero engines. Indexes: air-launched missiles, aero engines, propellers, aircraft floats, aircraft names, and an index to aircraft appearing in the previous ten editions. Official flying records, registration prefixes, and a historical review to commemorate the 100th year of publication are given at the front of the book.