The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. This book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 onwards.
The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. This book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 onwards.
Brad Elward is an attorney practicing appellate law in Peoria, Illinois, USA. He is also a freelance writer of military aviation books and articles, having published five books and over twenty military aviation articles. His books have covered the Navy F-4 Phantom II and A-4 Skyhawk in Vietnam and the history of the F/A-18 Hornet. Brad's articles, written largely for Combat Aircraft, World Air Power Journal, and International Air Power Review, have focused on the Hornet and Super Hornet, the electronic-warfare variant EA-18G, the S-3 Viking and P-3 Orion, and the F-14 Tomcat. He has also written on the B-1, B-2, and various missile programs.
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INTRODUCTION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT The Development of Nimitz, Design Considerations, Carrier Systems, The Various Subclasses - Nimitz, Roosevelt, Bush, Carrier Air Wings, The Concept of the Carrier Battle Group OPERATIONAL HISTORY The Carriers, Nimitz Carriers in Desert Storm, No-Fly Enforcement and Bosnia/Kosovo, Nimitz' Respond to Terror, The Surge Concept SUMMARY OF THE NIMITZ CLASS BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES: A. Carrier Air Wing Assignments and Cruises B. Carrier Commanding Officers and Air Wing Commanders C. Carrier Deployment Schedules
INTRODUCTION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT The Development of Nimitz, Design Considerations, Carrier Systems, The Various Subclasses - Nimitz, Roosevelt, Bush, Carrier Air Wings, The Concept of the Carrier Battle Group OPERATIONAL HISTORY The Carriers, Nimitz Carriers in Desert Storm, No-Fly Enforcement and Bosnia/Kosovo, Nimitz' Respond to Terror, The Surge Concept SUMMARY OF THE NIMITZ CLASS BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES: A. Carrier Air Wing Assignments and Cruises B. Carrier Commanding Officers and Air Wing Commanders C. Carrier Deployment Schedules
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