Harpoon Missile vs Surface Ships: US Navy, Libya and Iran 1986–88
Harpoon Missile vs Surface Ships: US Navy, Libya and Iran 1986–88
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The AGM/RGM-84 Harpoon was the first tactical anti-ship missile developed by the US Navy to counter the Soviet Union and China's anti-ship missiles. This book explores the engagements of the Harpoon by the US Navy against its Libyan and Iranian adversaries, using original photographs and specially commissioned artwork.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Harpoon missile, a premier US anti-ship weapon, played a significant role in two Cold War conflicts during the 1980s. Developed by the US Navy to counter Soviet and Chinese anti-ship missiles, it became the most widely used anti-ship system in the West. This comprehensive book delves into the engagements of the Harpoon by the US Navy against its Libyan and Iranian adversaries, utilizing original photographs and specially commissioned artwork to examine the naval systems and weapons employed by both sides. Drawing upon interviews with US Navy A-6 Intruder crews that deployed the AGM084 variant of the Harpoon in 1986 and 1988, the author provides unique insight into these fascinating duels.
The Harpoon missile, a premier US anti-ship weapon, played a significant role in two Cold War conflicts during the 1980s. Developed by the US Navy to counter Soviet and Chinese anti-ship missiles, it became the most widely used anti-ship system in the West. This comprehensive book delves into the engagements of the Harpoon by the US Navy against its Libyan and Iranian adversaries, utilizing original photographs and specially commissioned artwork to examine the naval systems and weapons employed by both sides. Drawing upon interviews with US Navy A-6 Intruder crews that deployed the AGM084 variant of the Harpoon in 1986 and 1988, the author provides unique insight into these fascinating duels.
Weight: 266g
Dimension: 184 x 247 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472859204
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