90 Years of the Indian Air Force

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj
90 Years of the Indian Air Force - Present Capabilities and Future Prospects
78 strani, mehka vezava, 69 barvnih fotografij, 15 barvnih profilov, 8 tabel in 1 zemljevid.

Kratek opis v angleškem jeziku:
The Indian Air Force was formed on 8 October 1932. Tested in the Second World War and in subsequent India-Pakistan conflicts, the force enters its 90th year as one of the largest air forces in the world. However, it also faces enhanced challenges in the region as it seeks to replace legacy systems, upgrade its combat and support assets and to also expand its force levels. Despite many problems the IAF is facing the second decade of the twenty-first century with an increasingly rationalised doctrine, an improving air defence network, an array of new ordnance and electronics and a rejuvenated combat fleet.
90 Years of the Indian Air Force examines the Indian Air Force as it exists today and its moves towards modernisation. Each element of the IAF, along with the current inventory of aircraft as they relate to its combat squadrons, transport fleet, helicopter forces, training and electronic warfare and surveillance assets are discussed. In addition, the IAF’s air defence network and its large SAM inventory are detailed along with the fledgling Defence Space Agency which operates with Air Force assistance. India’s existing space assets are discussed as they relate to airspace surveillance and management.

The ongoing modernisation of the Indian Air Force is examined in terms of new acquisitions and the upgrading of older but viable platforms. Similarly, the ongoing efforts to improve the Air Defence network, ISTAR systems, AEW platforms and new SAMs are analysed. Moreover, the focus on indigenous designs in respect of radars, aircraft, ordnance and SAMs are explored in detail. Two separate elements of this effort are discussed; license production of foreign designs and a renewed emphasis on local designs for combat aircraft, trainers, helicopters, weapons and SAMs, this local production being key to the IAF’s future modernisation.
90 Years of the Indian Air Force is illustrated with full colour photography throughout and includes 15 specially commissioned colour artworks.

".....The author clearly understands his subject well, writes clearly, and provides an easy-to-read account that should appeal to many, not just the aviation specialist. Highly recommended.” Tony McClenaghan, Military History Society August Bulletin

"...A really interesting read I thought, plus some excellent images that I think many modellers will enjoy in particular." Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene

"...This is a well-produced, well written and fascinating book on a very capable air force on the other side of the world." Model Airplane International Magazine, Aug 22

"...Provides a solid look at the history of the IAF from its formation and what is in store for the future." ModelingMadness.com

"....It is a good, straight forward source of information and reference, enhanced by the quality and nature of the illustrations. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the growth of one of the world’s major air forces and an invaluable aid to someone who, like me, is interested in modelling some of the most varied and significant combat aircraft in the region." Asian Air Arms Newsletter 34, Sept/Oct 22

"This book will be of interest to modelers and aviation historians alike." AMPS Indianapolis
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