This is part of the second series (black covers) of Famous Airplanes of the World. This series began with Number 1 in 1986. These have same page size as the first (blue cover) series was retained, but they have more pages and more color illustrations. Each volume focuses on a specific aircraft type, or family of aircraft, and provides a narrative development history of the type (and sub-types) and technical data tables. Also included is a chapter on the types' operational/service use and a description of the camouflage and markings worn (with tone profile drawings). The text is entirely in Japanese, except for English chapter headings. Most of the content comprises b+w and color photographs (usually reproduced full page or half-page), scale line drawings, cut-away drawings, cockpit diagrams, close-up detail drawings and color profiles.