This series provides up-to-date information on the latest arms that foot soldiers carry into battle. Containing the most recent advances and additions to the world's ground forces, these books examine the different features of each of the weapon systems being used today. A look at the history and characteristics of some of the world's best-known rifles, this book examines the leading mass-produced rifles-the U.S. M16, the Soviet AK-47, and the futuristic AUG. It also covers different caliber precision weapons: chamber rifles and semiautomatic models and the latest technological developments that have occurred along with them.

Assault and Precision Weapons (Armament and Technology)

History

Diez, Octavio

Military

Lema Pub

This series provides up-to-date information on the latest arms that foot soldiers carry into battle. Containing the most recent advances and additions to the world's ground forces, these books examine the different features of each of the weapon systems being used today. 
The advent of the tank in World War I meant an immediate need for heavier weapons for ground soldiers. The most famous light and medium infantry weapons are detailed here, covering the different types of rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and mortars. Also examined are the logistical aspects of the combatant-especially uniforms, protection, and aquatic equipment.

Support Weapons and Combat Equipment

Combat and Assault Units

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Ediciones S L Lema

The history and design of more than 30 combat helicopters are thoroughly detailed in this authoritative reference. Drawing from contributors, including industry leaders Boeing, Bell Helicopter, the U.S. Air Force, and Japan’s Ministry of Defense, this book discusses how helicopters have changed from the mid–1940s to today. Overall costs, maximum external load, engine performance, ferry range, hover ceilings, and numerous other technical specifications are discussed for each combat craft, including the AH-1 Super Cobra, Apache Combat Helicopter, Sea Knight, and V-22 Osprey.

Combat Helicopters (Aircraft series)

Udyat

The execution of aerial defense missions and precision attacks by fighter planes and fighter bombers are examined in this illustrated guide to the history and capabilities of aerial acrobats. Fascinating characteristics of fighter planes—such as their ability to fly thousands of miles away from their bases—execution of aerial defense missions, and precision attacks are among the topics discussed.

Fighters And Fighter Bombers (Udyat Military S.)

Udyat S L

This comprehensive account chronicles the impact that technological and design changes have had on more than 30 types of specialized military aircraft since the World War II era. Drawing from leading authorities on the subject—including Airbus, the Australian Ministry of Defense, Boeing, and the U.S. Navy—this book explores technical issues such as capacity, dimensions, performance, weight, and design improvements for the A400M, aerial refueling tankers, C-130 Hercules, and unpiloted airborne devices.

Specialist Military Aircraft

Helicopters

LEMA Publications

Transport, Aircraft and Specialized Carriers

This series offers a look at the latest developments in ground force technology, an area that is changing rapidly with the introduction of new and more sophisticated machines. The titles in this series highlight the latest additions to the world's armies and combat systems. 
This examination of the latest towed and self-propelled artillery weapons highlights some of the most famous anti-air missile systems that have been used against enemy aircraft, showing how they can deploy Howitzers up to 25 miles away from targets and still strike them accurately. Also profiled are anti-aircraft guns that are able to fire at rates of up to 1,000 shots a minute and create a barrier that prevents airplanes and helicopters from firing at defended areas.

Artillery and Missiles (Armament and Technology Series)

This series offers a look at the latest developments in ground force technology, an area that is changing rapidly with the introduction of new and more sophisticated machines. The titles in this series highlight the latest additions to the world's armies and combat systems. 
The latest missile systems can immobilize any tank from distances as far as two miles away without allowing the tank any time to react. These systems and other disarming weapons are featured, as are light and heavy military vehicles that are able to drive across deserts and snow with cargos of up to 100 tons.

Anti-Tank Weapons and Military Vehicles

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