Officially endorsed by the Royal Air Force, RAF Aircraft & Weapons 2017 describes all the aircraft and weapons in current Royal Air Force service. A 100-page special magazine, it also takes a look at the RAF Regiment’s vehicles and weapons, and examines some of the specialist ground equipment essential to day-to-day flying operations.
- Individual aircraft types described, with sections on role and capability, plus detailed type history
- Every entry includes the very best in photography from official and industry sources
- Specification, service operator and service variants tables complete every aircraft entry
- Future aircraft, including P-8 Poseidon and the new UK Military Flying Training System machines are all included
- Aircraft weapons, including ASRAAM, Brimstone and Storm Shadow described, with a look ahead to the long-range Meteor air-to-air missile
- RAF Regiment weapons, including small arms, sniper rifles, mortars and missiles described and illustrated
- Discover the RAF Regiment’s vehicles, including the battle proven ATV, Jackal and Mastiff
- RAF specialist ground support vehicle fleet revealed