Modern War Weapons Revealed - Aircraft Carriers (79.8)

Author: Tan Xiaoyin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Weapons are used for war, with the purpose of destroying the enemy and preserving oneself. Therefore, modern large-scale weapons are not merely, but rather a combination of offensive and defensive capabilities. Tanks and armored vehicles exemplify this, and so do other so-called offensive weapons, from strategic missiles and aircraft carriers to fighter jets and warships. Even the electronic jamming systems equipped on these platforms serve the purpose of "shields." The history of aircraft carriers is less than a century old, but from their inception to the present day, they have been symbols of military power and even national strength. The evolution of modern warfare has transformed aircraft carriers into more than just "sea lords." Including their fleet composition, they can now be seen as a strategic system—a three-dimensional war machine capable of patrolling the oceans while also "looking up at the sky and spying on the earth." This book provides a detailed analysis and presentation of all parts of an aircraft carrier, including flight deck equipment, missile systems, defense systems, carrier-based aircraft, famous battle cases, and a blueprint for the future development of aircraft carriers.