In some ways a precursor to the stealth concept, it was clearly ahead of its time when compared to its contemporaries. The horten brothers and their allwing aircraft, by david myhra. It was the final design for the single seat variant, and the model that was going to be produced under the name ho229 a0. The horten allwing jet fighter by shepelev, andrei, ottens, huib 2007 hardcover on. Horten 229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev, huib.
If you missed this spectacular study first time around, grab it now. Horten brothers biographer david myhra continues his efforts for a full accounting of the events surrounding the design, construction, and flight testing of the twin turbojet powered allwing prototype horten ho 9 fighterinterceptor and its serial production prototype the horten ho 229v3. The book includes specially commissioned photos of one of the prototypes, the v3 which survives in america. The book comprises 128 pages a relative thin volume in this series. This is indeed a sensational find, and a significant piece in the puzzle that constitues this aircrafts history. Now, for a start, there is 7 different versions of the horten 229, the most likely version we will see ingame is the ho229 v6. Sometimes, it was also called the gotha go 229, because gothaer waggonfabrik was the name of the german maker who manufactured the plane. Il definitely be getting at least 1 copy of the zm horten, and wouldnt mind picking up a copy of the spirit of thuringia as well, but have no clue on pricing of. The authors have compiled in great detail the most thorough technical study, complete development summary and operational record of the horten ho 229. This book offers the most thorough technical study ever done about the horten ho 229 flying wing, nazi germanys secret jet fighter, and is certain to appeal to wwii and xplane enthusiasts, as well as aviation modelers. This feature originally appeared in the november 2016 issue of aviation history magazine.
The horten ho 229, one of the luftwaffes legendary secret projects or socalled. With 250 fascinating photographs, plus the most extensive set of accurate scale drawings. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia, book description, contents and ordering. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia the horten allwing jet fighter. The horten allwing jet fighter by andrei shepelev, huib ottens. The only surviving horten ho 229 hitlers stealth fighter. Classic an imprint of ian allan publishing has reissued horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia.
The horten allwing jet fighter by shepelev, andrei, ottens, huib 2007 hardcover. One of the prototypes, v3, survives in the usa and the book includes. My personal provenence contributed to horten books nurflugel by selingerhorten, spirit of thuringia ho229 by my friend huib ottens, edited one volume of myhras on the ho229 no credit but i am the pw in parenthesis in the text some of my research is being used. I am happy to say that i just got my horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia book today and even happier to say that the book is way more than i expected this thing is full of tech data, drawings, dims and even cad generated 3 views i havnt started reading much yet but since i have a broken wing i will be able to read this book in short order. The horten allwing jet fighter by andrei shepelev author. This book covers the ho 229 s development and operational record and includes specially commissioned photographs of a surviving prototype, j3. Search for horten ho 229 and quickly find all products. It was the first pure flying wing powered by jet engines. Horten ho229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev, 9781903223666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev, 9781903223666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The horten ho 229, one of the luftwaffes socalled wonder weapons, was one of the most enigmatic aircraft designs to emerge from world war 2. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The book covers the story of the young horton brothers and the people who influenced them in their early years and during the war. Ix, rlm designation ho 229 or gotha go 229 for extensive redesign work done by gotha to prepare the aircraft for mass production was a german prototype fighter bomber initially designed by reimar and walter horten to be built by gothaer waggonfabrik late in world war ii.
Even so, the book does a good job covering this pioneer of the military flying wing concept. The horten allwing jet fighter, by andrei shepelev and huib ottens. In this book, the authors, who have spent many years researching the horten brothers and their remarkable designs, examine the ho 229 in great detail with. The ho 229 was to be the first viable combat aircraft out of this research. The horten allwing jet fighter by andrei shepelev 20150915 andrei shepelev. Reaching speeds approaching 800 kph in prototype form, the horten ho 229 nurfl gel. Sep, 2007 horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia by classic publications has since its release become famous for featuring the only known and previously unpublished photo of the assembled ho 229 v3 prototype. The development and operational record of the horten ho 229.
It was the first flying wing to be powered by jet engines. Developed from a series of tailless horten glider designs, the ho 229 was planned as the first of the nextgeneration jet fighters for the luftwaffe. Spirit of thuringia horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia. Horten 229 spirit of thuringia the horten allwing jet fighter andrei shepelev, huib ottens nr. The design was a response to hermann gorings call for light bomber designs capable of meeting the 3. This book covers the ho 229s development and operational record and includes specially commissioned photographs of a surviving prototype, j3. Nov 15, 2015 horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev, 9781903223666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The horten ho 229, one of the luftwaffes legendary secr. My personal provenence contributed to horten books nurflugel by selinger horten, spirit of thuringia ho229 by my friend huib ottens, edited one volume of myhras on the ho229 no credit but i am the pw in parenthesis in the text some of my research is being used by russ lee of nasam in a new book on the ho.
We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Im not much of a referencebook guy at all, but i have heard k2 and others rave about that book. The aircraft, which saw figures such as goering, galland and lippisch involved in its development, commenced flight testing in december 1944 and it was planned to reequip the me 163 equipped jg 400 with the ho 229 later in the war. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia the horten allwing. Prices including delivery for horten ho229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev. As a pictorial overview of the ho 9, this book suffices. Horton ho 229 spirit of thuringia is presented in a hard cover behind the familiar classic publications grey dust jacket. The luftwaffes allwing jet fighter andrei shepelev huib ottens 9781903223666 9781903223666 20190529t19. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Includes detailed scale drawings by arthur bentley. Powered by a pair of turbojet engines, the ho 229s unique ability to loft more payload using less thrust was ideal at a time when thrust was still limited by the early jet engines. The luftwaffes allwing jet fighter first edition by shepelev, andrei, ottens, huib isbn. This book offers the most thorough technical study ever done about the horten ho 229 flying wing, nazi germanys secret jet fighter, and is certain to appeal to wwii and xplane enthusiasts, as well as aviation modellers. Not much i can say, except that this is the best book ever printed on the 229.
The identity ho 229 had been given to the plane by the german ministry of aviation. It was given the personal approval of german luftwaffen. Search for horten ho 229 and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia the horton allwing jet. This book charts in detail the development and operation record of the horten ho 229, one of the luftwaffes so called wonder weapons. The horten allwing jet fighter 9781903223666 by shepelev, andrei. This book charts in detail the development and operational record of the horten ho 229. One of the prototypes, v3, survives in the usa and the. Ottens, huib and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Horten ho 229 the horten allwing jet fighter, spirit of thuringia. The david myhra books were ok, but filled with errors and false information this book.
This is indeed a sensational find, and a significant piece in. Crazy aviation wings horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia by andrei shepelev, huib ottens. This website is a display of my collection of aviation books and also focusses on. Neither of the coauthors is a native english speaker though huib ottens caught. The horten allwing jet fighter, though it appears to be out of print now. Pdf horten ho229 spirit of thuringia download full pdf. Powered by a pair of turbojet engines, the ho 229 s unique ability to loft more payload using less thrust was ideal at a time when thrust was still limited by the early jet engines. Reaching speeds approaching 800kph in prototype form, the horten ho 229 nurflugel all wing was one of the most enigmatic aircraft projects to emerge from world war ii and is seen in terms of design as a precursor of the stealth concept. For further reading, contributing editor stephan wilkinson recommends. This book charts in detail the development and operational record of the horten. The v6 got some cool features the other versions dont.
Description of the book horten ho229 spirit of thuringia. The luftwaffes allwing jet fighter andrei shepelev huib ottens 9781903223666 9781903223666 20190529t12. This book offers the most thorough technical study ever done about the horten ho 229 flying. One of the prototypes, v3, survives in the usa and the book includes specially commissioned photographs of this survivor. The ho 229 was planned as the first of the next generation of german jet fighters to follow on from. This book offers the most thorough technical study ever done about the horten ho 229 flying wing, nazi germanys secret jet fighter, and is certain to appeal to wwii and xplane enthusiasts, as well as aviation. Kop boken horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia av andrei shepelev isbn 9781903223666 hos adlibris. And it not only chronicles this futuristic fighter, but all other cutting edge flying wings from germanys pioneering horten brothers reimar and walter. The horten ho 229, one of the luftwaffes legendary secret projects or socalled wonder weapons, was one of the most enigmatic aircraft designs to emerge from world war ii. Im not much of a reference book guy at all, but i have heard k2 and others rave about that book. However, if you are looking for more than that, i would recommend the more detailed hardcover horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia. Horten ho 229 spirit of thuringia by classic publications has since its release become famous for featuring the only known and previously unpublished photo of the assembled ho 229 v3 prototype.
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