Sale!

B 2A Spirit Units in Combat 1st Edition by Thomas Withington ISBN 1841769932 9781841769936

Original price was: $50.00.Current price is: $35.00.

B 2A Spirit Units in Combat Thomas Withington Digital Instant Download

Author(s): Thomas Withington
ISBN(s): 9781841769936, 1841769932
Edition: Illustrated
File Details: PDF, 2.61 MB
Year: 2006
Language: english
SKU: EB-57974834 Category: Tag:

B 2A Spirit Units in Combat 1st Edition by Thomas Withington – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 1841769932, 9781841769936
Full download B 2A Spirit Units in Combat 1st Edition after payment

Product details:

ISBN 10: 1841769932 
ISBN 13: 9781841769936
Author: Thomas Withington

The B-2A ‘Spirit’ was an aircraft conceived to fight the Cold War but which has proved invaluable to both the ‘New World Order’ and more recently the ‘War on Terrorism’. The combination of low-observability, precision strike, range and payload flexibility has made the ‘Spirit’ the weapon of choice when America hits its enemies at the start of a campaign. Spirits have fired the first shots of Operation ‘Allied Force’ over Kosovo and Serbia, as well as operations ‘Enduring Freedom’ and ‘Iraqi Freedom’. Despite the tremendous cost of the aircraft – each unit is literally worth its weight in gold – the B-2 has had an impact on modern warfare which has vastly exceeded this small force of 21 bombers. Developed in utmost secrecy, the B-2’s gestation saw the use of new computer design and manufacturing techniques and ultra-modern synthetic materials making it the most revolutionary aircraft in terms of design and performance. This book examines these incredible aircraft alongside stunning illustrations.

B 2A Spirit Units in Combat 1st Table of contents:

Part I — Introduction and Platform Overview
1 Foreword
2 Introduction: The B‑2A Spirit in Modern Air Power
3 Development and Design of the B‑2A
4 Stealth Technology and Signature Management
5 Avionics, Sensors, and Weapons Integration

Part II — Organization, Units, and Doctrine
6 USAF B‑2A Units: Squadrons, Wings and Command Structure
7 Mission Types and Doctrinal Role (Strategic Strike, Nuclear & Conventional)
8 Integration with Joint and Coalition Forces
9 Command, Control, Communications and ISR Support

Part III — Training, Readiness and Support
10 Pilot Training, Selection and Syllabus
11 Aircrew Procedures: Tactics, Navigation and Low Observable Operations
12 Maintenance, Logistics and Depot Support for Low‑Observable Aircraft
13 Ground Crew, Turnaround and Sortie Generation

Part IV — Tactics, Employment and Mission Execution
14 Mission Planning for Long‑Range Strike
15 Low Observable Penetration and Terrain Masking Techniques
16 Weapons Delivery and Targeting Procedures (Conventional & Nuclear Considerations)
17 Electronic Warfare and Counter‑Air Defenses
18 Refueling, Range Extension and Global Basing

Part V — Operational History and Case Studies
19 Desert Storm Precedents and the Evolution of Strategic Bombing (context)
20 Kosovo and 1999: Operational Debut Lessons
21 Operation Iraqi Freedom: Employment Patterns and Outcomes
22 Contemporary Deployments: Pacific, Europe and Deterrence Postures
23 After‑Action Analyses: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Part VI — Survivability, Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
24 Threat Assessment: Integrated Air Defense Systems and Emerging Sensors
25 Damage Control, Loss Scenarios and Force Protection
26 Survivability Enhancements and Electronic Protection Measures

Part VII — Policy, Ethics and Strategic Implications
27 Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Control and the B‑2A’s Role
28 Political Considerations of Stealth Strategic Bombers
29 Cost, Procurement Decisions and Force Structure Debates

Part VIII — Future Directions
30 Upgrades, Life‑Extension and Modernization Paths

People also search for B 2A Spirit Units in Combat 1st:

B-2A Spirit military operations

First edition B-2A Spirit combat history

B-2A Spirit bomber in military missions

Stealth bomber B-2A combat effectiveness

B-2A Spirit in warfare

Tags: Thomas Withington, B 2A Spirit