TY  - BOOK
AU  - FRIEDMAN Norman
TI  - World naval weapons systems 1997-1998
SN  - 1557502684 (hbk.)
PY  - 1997///
CY  - Annapolis, Md.,USA
PB  - Naval Institute Press
KW  - AIR TO AIR MISSILES
KW  - ANTI AIRCRAFT DEFENCE SYSTEMS
KW  - ANTI SUBMARINE WEAPON SYSTEMS
KW  - COUNTERMEASURES
KW  - DEPTH CHARGES
KW  - ELECTRONIC WARFARE
KW  - FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
KW  - MINE COUNTERMEASURES
KW  - MINES
KW  - MISSILES
KW  - MORTARS
KW  - NAVAL COMMAND SYSTEMS
KW  - NAVAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
KW  - NAVAL DEFENCE SYSTEMS
KW  - NAVAL GUNS
KW  - NAVAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
KW  - NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
KW  - RADAR
KW  - SHIP LAUNCHED WEAPONS
KW  - STRATEGIC WEAPONS
KW  - SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES
KW  - TORPEDOES
KW  - WEAPON HANDLING SYSTEMS
KW  - WEAPON LAUNCHING SYSTEMS
N2  - COVERAGE AND ARRANGEMENT:A well illustrated reference work which provides a complete guide to both the weapons technology and the weapons in service, at time of publication, in ships, submarines, and naval aircraft around the world. Also provides details of the vital systems, such as sensors, fire control and tracking, which support the weapons.Arranged in sections according to broad type of weapon system. These sections are prefaced by notes on: radar; electronic warfare; sonar; optronics and infrared devices; lasers; IFF (Identification Friend or Foe); missile guidance; company consolidations; designation systems; and abbreviations.Section headings include: Surveillance and control; Tactical data systems; Strategic strike systems; Strike/Surface warfare; Antiaircraft warfare; Electronic warfare; Antisubmarine warfare; Mines and countermeasures. These broad sections are further divided by type of weapon e.g. Torpedoes is a sub-section of Antisubmarine warfare. Within each section there are detailed notes on the technology and comparatiive developments, as well as details of particular weapons under country headings. The index provides access to entries via weapon designation, weapon name, and country name
ER  -