Jane's naval weapon systems/ edited by E R Hooton

COVERAGE AND ARRANGEMENT: Contains seven main sections with each section covering a particular type of weapon or weapon system: Command, surveillance and weapon control systems; Surface-to-surface missiles; Surface-to-air missiles; Underwater weapons; Embarked helicopters; Weapon handling and launching systems; Guns and Rocket launchers. Within sections entries are by country of manufacture then by weapon or system. Each entry includes photos and/or diagrams. The descriptions include: Type; Development; Description; Operational status; Specifications; and Contractors.Includes an alphabetical index by calibre and equipment name; and a listing of contractor's addresses. NB Two sections are no longer included in this publication: Ammunition, which is now included in Jane's ammunition handbook, and Decoys, which can be found in both Jane's electronic warfare handbook and Jane's underwater warfare systems.