China's airforce enters the 21st century
- Santa Monica, Calif. USA: RAND, 1995
- 249p.
Detailed account of the history, evolution and future plans of the PLA Airforce. Chapters 1-5 cover history of the PLA and the development of air capability. Chapter 6 deals with air power strategy for the 21st century; chpater 7 covers education and training; chapter 8 looks at trends in force structure; while chapter 9 draws some conclusions and implications. Appendices cover a variety of subjects inlcuding rank system, procurement programs, and indigenous surface-to-air missile systems.
0833016482 (pbk.): 15.00 US
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