Product Description

Airborne early warning aircraft systemsmost often referred to as "AWACS" are among the most significant elements of modern air forces; by placing powerful radar units atop airborne aircraft, air forces are able to vector friendly fighters directly to enemy aircraft, allowing smaller fighter forces to more effectively patrol larger areas. This authoritative book details the history of AWACS around the world, from the first combination of aircraft and radar in the 1930s to todays highly sophisticated technologies and hardware. Complete histories of previously classified programs, technological evolutions, obstacles, and combat operations are provided. A photo section illustrates major aircraft types.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #992213 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

Good review of AWACS history
I enjoyed this book. As an officer who flies on the E-3 I found the book did a great job following the history of all US Radar control planes. The listing of World AEW platforms was also good for short ref. list. It is not a radar employment manual but more of a platform employment manual and historical discussion.

I found the book focused a little more on the E-2 than the E-3 though with the author's Navy background that makes sense. All of the E-3 info is accurate just not quite as indepth as the E-2. Not only did I recommend the book in my squadron but to my friends who wonder 'what I do'.