Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Modern Taiwanese Air Power
Author: Roy ChooPublisher:
ISBN: 9781950394036
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The sovereign status of Taiwan - or the Republic of China - has been a source of instability in the Asia-Pacific region for much of the last 70 years. While Taiwan aspires to be an independent and democratic nation, the communist-led People's Republic of China sees it as a breakaway province. With Beijing flexing its muscles in recent years amid rising tensions between China and the US, the potential for a military flashpoint along the narrow Taiwan Strait cannot be overstated.The strategy of the Republic of China Armed Forces is to present Beijing with a credible deterrent, and should this fail, defend against a People's Liberation Army attack and possible invasion. The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is charged with the defence of airspace over and around Taiwan and enabling military operations in land and sea domains. If necessary, it could also take the battle into China as part of a multi-pronged offensive effort.While the ROCAF is relatively well-equipped and trained, attempts to modernise have been hit by political and fiscal challenges. The ROCAF has made some headway with mid-life upgrades for the majority of its more than 20-year-old fighter fleet and will receive a much-needed boost with the introduction of F-16C/D Block 70s in the coming years. However, it still lacks many force-multiplier capabilities such as aerial refuelling and electronic warfare. Amid qualitative and quantitative improvements to the PLA air combat fleets, the military balance across the Taiwan Strait continues to tip towards Mainland China.This book provides a comprehensive study of Taiwan's air force with in-depth analysis backed by high-quality images. It examines ROCAF combat capabilities today, its aircraft fleet, and what the future holds for the air arm.
History of Military Aviation
Author: Bill GunstonPublisher: Hamlyn (UK)
ISBN: 9780600608936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Photographs, illustrations, and plane specifications help trace the development of military aircraft from balloons to stealth bombers and unmanned fighters.
American Military Aviation
Author: Charles Joseph GrossPublisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781585442553
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Discusses major developments in aircraft, doctrine, training, and operations. The author also provides discussions of airlife, in-flight refueling, military budgets, industry, and inter-service squabbling. He deftly sketches the evolution of the air arms of each of the different services and provides clear analyisis of military budgets.
Military Aviation Review
Author: Paul JacksonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780711018013
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Supercedes in part Aircraft. Illustrated. Annual, AOL 88-33 now cancelled.
The World's Greatest Military Aircraft
Author: Thomas NewdickPublisher: Amber Books Ltd
ISBN: 1782742778
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.
Military Aircraft in Flight
Author: Michael SharpePublisher: Taj Books Limited
ISBN: 9781844060849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Aircraft of the United States' Military Air Transport Service 1948 to 1966
Author: Nicholas M. WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781857800876
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Formed at the start of the 'Cold War' era, the Military Air Transport Service sprung out of the newly-created USAF to serve the US Military around the world. From the Berlin Airlift to Vietnam, MATS crews and aircraft were found in every global 'hot spot'. This book not only provides the history of the Service, it also delivers an in-depth look at each type of aircraft MATS operated. From the C-47 to the C-133, the OA-10 to the U-2, this superb volume contains a dynamic collection of high quality, large format photographs of MATS global air power.
Modern Military Aircraft
Author: Jim WinchesterPublisher: Amber Books
ISBN: 9781907446405
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This material was originally published as part of the reference set Aircraft of the World"--Title page verso.
Flashpoint Russia
Author: Piotr ButowskiPublisher: Harpia Publishing
ISBN: 9780997309270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Russian military aviation has undergone several upheavals in the post-Soviet era. There have been two driving forces behind these changes. First, the Russian experience of air power in conflicts has led to an increasing integration of the various branches of the armed forces. Today's VKS was created as a result of the absorption of the Air Defence Troops (VPVO) by the Air Force (VVS) in 1998, and then a merger of the Air Force with the Aerospace Defence Troops (VVKO) in 2015.
The Modern War Machine
Author: Philip JarrettPublisher: Conway Maritime Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Examines how airfare requirements have evolved since WWII, and how air power has contributed to military needs.