5/11/2023 0 Comments Ww2 air combat maneuversThis book is probably impenetrable to anyone who does not have formal training as a military fighter/attack pilot. Overall, this is an excellent resource for those whose interest goes above and beyond the Hollywood treatment. I also found Shaw's writing to "unload" a bit toward the end of the book, allowing some of his personality to shine through his lecture. The situation is helped by kneeboard-worthy crystal clear diagrams, and pithy quotes and longer didactic passages from some of the world's aces. As an instructive text this makes sense, but it's not for the faint of heart. Following the main text is a fascinating appendix discussing the more technical aspects of flight, a sort of abridged "Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators."įor a subject so often accompanied by a full-afterburner soundtrack, Shaw's writing can be surprisingly dry. After this, the scenarios and discussions get incrementally more complex and higher-level, ending with descriptions of fighter missions and group tactics. Very logically organized, Shaw begins his treatise discussing the finer points of various fighter weapon types before launching into basic combat maneuvering, the aim of which, of course, is to put oneself in a position to fire without allowing the adversary the same opportunity. After this, the scenarios and discussions get incrementally more complex and h Reading this book is what I imagine TOPGUN ground school is like, minus the ass-chewing superiors, pen-flipping hotshots, and homoeroticism. ![]() Reading this book is what I imagine TOPGUN ground school is like, minus the ass-chewing superiors, pen-flipping hotshots, and homoeroticism. Overall a nice job making it clear there are no "one solution fits all situations" in aerial combat, but i was hoping for a bit more of the classics i guess.more The rest of the book does a very solid job of maneuvers, but skips a lot of classic air combat maneuvers to focus on missile shots - although again, there is an excellent section on the advantages and disadvantages of all-aspect seekers. Overall a nice job making it clear there are no "one solution fits all situations" in aerial combat, but i was hoping for a bit more of the The beginning sections on IR discrimination issues, Pulse, CW, CW-FM, and Pulse-Doppler were great and expertly explained. The beginning sections on IR discrimination issues, Pulse, CW, CW-FM, and Pulse-Doppler were great and expertly explained. Beside that it is very interesting book, with lot of history and well structured. Those details let you have good situation awareness, manage team better or be good team player and make correct decisions and improve your chances to turn any disadvantage into advantage. ![]() Attention is payed to such details that at first may seem excessive, but when you use tactics and technique learned from this book in simulation, you will price those details. Instead author helps you understand mechanics, situation, tactics and all aspects involved in each situation in details. But unlike any other book it does not give you just simple rules and recipes. It teaches how to fight in air in every possible situation and with all kind of aircraft/weapons, alone or in group, against single or multiple enemies. Book is well written by professional in the topic. Attentio Absolutely must read if you are interesting in military aviation, professional or gamer. ![]() Absolutely must read if you are interesting in military aviation, professional or gamer.
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