21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: Visual Aircraft Recognition, FM 44-80 (CD-ROM)

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Visual Aircraft Recognition, FM 44-80, 363 pages. In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 50 vital U.S. Army Field Manuals! There are 164 aircraft covered in this illustrated manual, from the A-4 and B-2 to the Yak and Tornado. This manual is primarily a ready reference to assist the ground observer in aircraft recognition and identification. It provides information on current operational aircraft of the United States and foreign countries, which may be observed worldwide in the combat area. It can be used as source material for personnel conducting unit training in visual aircraft recognition. The procedures in this publication apply throughout the US Army. The data is based on the best information available at the time of publication; however, it is not all-inclusive because of some classification guidelines. This publication, by nature, has a built-in time lag, and some aircraft may still be under development or classified at the time of writing, but may be fielded or unclassified at, or after, publication. The provisions of this publication are the subject of international agreement QSTAG, 699, Aircraft Recognition Training. Chapters provide coverage of: Chapter 1 - Need for Visual Aircraft Recognition Chapter 2 - Factors That Affect Detection, Recognition, and Identification; Chapter 3 - Description of Aircraft; Chapter 4 - Instruction Program; Chapter 5 - Ground Attack, Close Air Support, and Fighter-Bomber Aircraft; Chapter 6 - Air Superiority and Interceptor Aircraft; Chapter 7 - Bomber Aircraft; Chapter 8 - Cargo and Transport Aircraft; Chapter 9 - Utility Aircraft; Chapter 10 - Helicopter Aircraft; Chapter 11 - Early Warning, Observation, and Reconnaissance Aircraft; Chapter 12 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Cruise Missiles; Appendix - Master Aircraft List; Glossary; References