"Reveals and discusses the intricate internal workings of modern military aircrafts"--Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "First published in 2009 by Wayland Hachette Children's Books ... London"--T.p. verso.

Introduction -- Propellers to jets -- The jet age -- AH-64 Longbow Apache -- F-35 Lightning II -- E-3 Sentry AWACS -- F/A-22 Raptor -- B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber -- A-10 Thunderbolt -- EA-6B Prowler -- MI-24 Hind military helicopter -- AC-130 Spooky gunship -- V-22 Osprey -- Future machines -- Glossary.