Название: Development and Employment of Fixed-Wing Gunships 1962-1972
Автор: Jack S. Ballard
Издательство: US Air Force
Страниц: 342
Формат: PDF
Размер: 26 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Год: 1982
Язык: английский
Originally issued in 1981 by the U.S. Office of Air Force History. Profusely illustrated with maps, charts and photographs throughout. An innovative adaptation of existing aircraft, the gunship was used to interdict enemy reinforcements and protect friendly villages, bases, and forces, especially at night. Ballard's book describes how the fixed-wing gunship evolved from a modified cargo aircraft to a sophisticated weapons system with considerable firepower. The author highlights the tactics, key decisions, and the constant need for adaptation.
