Now new! Special Operations & Special Missions Aircraft

Special forces receive tough support from the air. A new book offers high-quality analysis by AirOps specialists. "Special Operations & Special Missions Aircraft - Aircraft in Special Operations" by Christian Rastätter - who already has the excellent book "Helicopters in Special Operations" - provides exciting insights: What gray zones exist beyond the known standard military and intelligence aviation? Gray zones where exotic special-purpose aircraft are located. Each of them makes a significant contribution to the overall course of a military or intelligence operation, a mission, or even an entire war. Aircraft with a special purpose can be found in principle in all military and civilian structures. Nevertheless, the term "Special Mission" is generally associated with a discipline that is usually shrouded in secrecy and predominantly military. Completely justified! Because Special Mission and Special Operations are closely related. But what purpose do Special Mission aircraft serve? In what context is Special Mission used in all its facets? Who are the operators, and what aircraft and systems are hidden behind this term burdened by classification? Get to know the basics of air-supported counterinsurgency (COIN), special forces delivery, electronic warfare, tactical and strategic reconnaissance, psychological warfare, close air support for special forces, and surveillance. A selection of aircraft types in their intended special uses is intended to illustrate the range of these special disciplines. Immerse yourself in the secret world of "Aircraft in Special Operations."

Contents: 002 Introduction 010 Counter Insurgency (COIN) from the air: Special aircraft for tactical support of special units on the ground - Introduction 018 Paramount Group AHRLAC / Mwari / Bronco II 024 Air Tractor IOMAX AT-802 Archangel / L3 AT-802L Longsword / THRUSH 510G T-Bird 033 Beechcraft AT-6 Texan II / AT-6B Wolverine 042 Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan / ORBITAL ATK AC-208B Eliminator 046 EMBRAER EMB-314 / A-29 Super Tucano 062 Pilatus PC-6 / PC-7 / PC-9 / PC-12 / PC-21 086 TEXTRON AirLand Scorpion 076 Transport aircraft for special tasks (Multi Mission/Special Mission Aircraft) - Introduction 080 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules 106 Textron Cessna 208 Grand Caravan EX 108 Beechcraft King Air 350 116 EMBRAER EMB KC-390 126 Dornier Do 328 / C-146A Wolfhound 130 PZL M-28 Bryza / C-145A Skytruck 140 Facets of electronic and psychological warfare from the air - Introduction 143 Electronic warfare and reconnaissance from the air / Airborne C4ISR 164 Psychological warfare & propaganda from the air / Airborne PsyOps...

Special Operations & Special Missions Aircraft - Aircraft in Special Operations Author: Dipl.-Pol. (Univ.) Christian Rastätter Publisher: Sören Sünkler Pages: 256 Format: Landscape format, DIN A4, Hardcover, High gloss Price: 44 euros ISBN: 978-3-9815795-7-4

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