--- product_id: 8235301 title: "Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering" price: "$403.04" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/8235301-fighter-combat-tactics-and-maneuvering store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering **Price:** $403.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering - **How much does it cost?** $403.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8235301-fighter-combat-tactics-and-maneuvering) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering [Shaw, Robert L] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering Review: The best book of its kind - I bought this book to learn tactics and maneuvers to apply to an excellent WWII combat flight simulator I play on my computer called IL-2 Sturmovik. Even though much of the information in this book is geared towards jets and modern weapon systems, I found a great deal of information that was directly applicable to WWII-era planes and weapons. Understanding the principles of relative energy and angles is the heart of air combat doctrine, and Shaw explains both in great detail. The book is also sprinkled with exciting and educational real-life accounts from some of the greatest aces ever. The majority of this book deals with strategies for 1-on-1 encounters, but there is also extensive coverage of team tactics. Some of the principles taught do require some thought to fully grasp, and I think my being able to try them out in a computer flight simulator was a big help in understanding them. But, while I approached this book with no real-life flight experience, I found the information presented was surprisingly accessible to a novice like myself. As complete as this book is, my experience fighting from my computer armchair has taught me that this is by no means an exhaustive treatment of the subjects presented here. Still, I don't know of a better book. If nothing else, Shaw will help you appreciate what a thinking-man's game air combat really is. For the computer fighter jocks out there like me, this is an indispensible book for your library. Review: The best book out there for real and sim fans - Just the A,B,C,...'s of fighter combat. while the book focuses mainly on Jet combat, it has a very brief insight on WW2 weaponry. Everything from basic fighter maneuvers like the curves, lag displacement, yo-yo's, NTN/NTT,V/O turns, scissors, spirals, and lead/lag turns, including 1-v-1 similar aircraft,1-v-1 dissimilar aircraft, 2-v-2, 1-v-many, few-v-many, fighter missions and tactics for sweep, P/A Defence, Escort, all the way to tactical intercepts like the SSO, trail, sweep, hook, option, breakaway, cross-block. And that is just to name a few. One thing I criticize, despite just having it, is the lack of specific aircraft know-how applications, but that is not a big problem, specially to sim fans. Real combat pilots will benefit more since they're in contact on daily basis with their aircrafts. But in terms of diagrams for explanation, I find it hefty. I gave it 5/5 since I'm just a ComSim fan. I have all DCS modules on the rig, and I will promise one thing, study the book by heart, and not casual read, and your sim evasion and tactics will improve dramatically, specially if you are new to combat sims. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #278,438 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #315 in Military Aviation History (Books) #560 in Military Strategy History (Books) #3,334 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 197 Reviews | ## Images ![Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RBpg-Sh-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book of its kind *by E***G on August 12, 2003* I bought this book to learn tactics and maneuvers to apply to an excellent WWII combat flight simulator I play on my computer called IL-2 Sturmovik. Even though much of the information in this book is geared towards jets and modern weapon systems, I found a great deal of information that was directly applicable to WWII-era planes and weapons. Understanding the principles of relative energy and angles is the heart of air combat doctrine, and Shaw explains both in great detail. The book is also sprinkled with exciting and educational real-life accounts from some of the greatest aces ever. The majority of this book deals with strategies for 1-on-1 encounters, but there is also extensive coverage of team tactics. Some of the principles taught do require some thought to fully grasp, and I think my being able to try them out in a computer flight simulator was a big help in understanding them. But, while I approached this book with no real-life flight experience, I found the information presented was surprisingly accessible to a novice like myself. As complete as this book is, my experience fighting from my computer armchair has taught me that this is by no means an exhaustive treatment of the subjects presented here. Still, I don't know of a better book. If nothing else, Shaw will help you appreciate what a thinking-man's game air combat really is. For the computer fighter jocks out there like me, this is an indispensible book for your library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book out there for real and sim fans *by A***L on July 22, 2012* Just the A,B,C,...'s of fighter combat. while the book focuses mainly on Jet combat, it has a very brief insight on WW2 weaponry. Everything from basic fighter maneuvers like the curves, lag displacement, yo-yo's, NTN/NTT,V/O turns, scissors, spirals, and lead/lag turns, including 1-v-1 similar aircraft,1-v-1 dissimilar aircraft, 2-v-2, 1-v-many, few-v-many, fighter missions and tactics for sweep, P/A Defence, Escort, all the way to tactical intercepts like the SSO, trail, sweep, hook, option, breakaway, cross-block. And that is just to name a few. One thing I criticize, despite just having it, is the lack of specific aircraft know-how applications, but that is not a big problem, specially to sim fans. Real combat pilots will benefit more since they're in contact on daily basis with their aircrafts. But in terms of diagrams for explanation, I find it hefty. I gave it 5/5 since I'm just a ComSim fan. I have all DCS modules on the rig, and I will promise one thing, study the book by heart, and not casual read, and your sim evasion and tactics will improve dramatically, specially if you are new to combat sims. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practice, practice and more practice *by S***A on March 24, 2013* I found this book very informitive in what I do. I love flight combat sims like ants love sugar. But make no mistake, this book is nothing if you don't practice. It is for sure a very good reading book, the things a pilot (real pilot) must do and remember to keep alive. But because I bought this book for my flight simming, let's go that direction. What I found out is that this book implies to both prop and jet engine alike. And the tactics you will learn will be to your advantage for sure. But all of this knowledge comes at a price, you must practice, practice and practice somemore to master these manuvures, you cannot just put them to use when you feel like it. Even birds have to learn how to walk before they can fly. But I promise you if you love virtual flying, and you take the time to read this book, your results will be greatly noticed by your enemy. Since reading this book (some years back) I noticed I RTB (return to base) more often in one piece. Survival is the key here and by reading this book, your survival rate will increase also. So do some reading, strap in and hang on, you will not be disapointed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fighter Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering - The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/8235301-fighter-combat-tactics-and-maneuvering](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8235301-fighter-combat-tactics-and-maneuvering) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*