AWACS & Hawkeyes: The Complete History of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft [Hardcover]

Edwin Armistead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2002

Airborne early warning aircraft systems-most 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 today's 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

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press (March 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760311404
• ISBN-13: 978-0760311400
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good review of AWACS history, July 15, 2003

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J. A. Falco "Capo" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AWACS & Hawkeyes: The Complete History of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft (Hardcover)

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'.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book, February 11, 2010

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Dennis J. Duffin "Casual purchaser" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AWACS & Hawkeyes: The Complete History of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft (Hardcover)

Covers them all, with a little heavier on the Navy side. Getting dated, but gives excellent history of the early days.