Modern Air-Launched Weapons

Featuring more than 300 computer-generated color illustrations and an extensive directory of weapons, this in-depth guide is a must-read for anyone interested in modern military aviation. From America's unguided Mk 82 bomb to the Russian-Indian Brahmos supersonic cruise missile, Modern Air-Launched Weapons takes a detailed look into the complex world of offensive and defensive aircraft munitions. It shows how combinations of weapons and pods are loaded onto major aircraft, including the F-15, B-1B, Su-30, and EF2000 Typhoon, and how they work together in the heat of battle. Organized by airplane type, the book includes annotations, numbered diagrams, top- and side-view illustrations, and photographs to explain the terminology and systems employed in modern warfare.