Highly detailed guide to the post-war air weapons used the world
over. "The Essential Weapon Identification Guide: Post-war Air Weapons" is a
highly illustrated guide to the air-launched weapons used by the world’s armed
forces since World War II, outlining their capabilities, deployment and use in
combat.
Including every major weapon currently employed by the world’s air
forces today, from the 250-pound Small Diameter Bomb employed by US forces in
Afghanistan, to the Russian/Indian Brahmos cruise missile currently being
tested, this book also features major types in use since World War II. Organised
by type of weapon and within this by country of origin, the book offers a
comprehensive survey of air-launched weaponry in the modern era, including
examples produced by the US, Russia, China, Sweden, the UK and France.
Individual sections detail the weapons used by forces fighting in
current and recent conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya and Georgia. All the
key air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons are featured.
Also featured are the various ECM, targeting and navigation pods
which form a key part of modern air warfare. Packed with more than 200
full-colour artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, "The
Essential Weapon Identification Guide: Modern Air Weapons" is a key reference
guide for military modellers and aviation enthusiasts.
