Red Dragon 'Flankers'

"The physical presentation is good, with illustrations including 225 color photographs and 24 color profiles of different ‘Flanker’ versions, all on high quality paper, tightly bound. Graphics include tables of aircraft performance, orders of battle, a map and a useful ‘Flanker’ family tree setting out the intertwined Russian and Chinese versions." ~The NYMAS Review

"With its comprehensive coverage of Chinese military airpower and aviation development, this book is an indispensable addition to the collection of anyone with an interest in these subjects." ~Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs

"For the many Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fans out there, this book just broadens the scope of what was previously known about this theater and operator." ~Large Scale Planes

"One of the most interesting discussions that pops up is one regarding production numbers. Rupprecht does a good job breaking down the methods by which researchers can analyze serial numbers and construction numbers to determine an individual airframe's place in the production run, as well as how many airframes are produced per production block. For anyone interested in Chinese ORBAT, this alone is worth finding a copy." ~The Caffeinated Analyst

"Overall this is an excellent book that I would place in the essential category for anyone with an interest in contemporary Chinese aircraft in general and especially for those with an interest in the Chinese naval air arm." ~Australian Naval Institute

“Despite only comprising five chapters and a single appendix, the wealth of information contained in the book’s 250+ pages is prodigious. I should warn you that it is not a book to be simply picked up and read from cover to cover. It is, however, one of that rare breed of non-fiction books that is to be savoured, to be dipped into and enjoyed and to return to time and time again to discover bits and pieces you had missed previously or had forgotten about.  Highly recommended.”  ~Asian Air Arms

 “A valuable volume from the best Western author.’’ ~Aerospace

“Rupprecht provides an excellent reference for those who are interested in Chinese military air power. The book provides an excellent political and operational history of Chinese Flanker evolution. There is a wealth of information—something to be kept on the shelf and continually revisited.” ~The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation