{"product_id":"modern-chinese-warplanes-chinese-naval-aviation-aircraft-and-units","title":"Modern Chinese Warplanes: Chinese Naval Aviation - Aircraft and Units","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eChina's military has undergone profound reforms in recent years, with the Chinese Navy and Naval Air Arm playing an increasingly important role. The 2016-released National 'white paper has emphasized a greater focus on the seas, and the PLN will shift its focus from offshore waters defense to open seas protection. The PLNAF will increase its naval capabilities by introducing more modern multirole-capable systems and establishing an indigenous carrier force. This book provides an illustrated, in-depth analysis and directory of modern Chinese Naval Air Power. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 April 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harpia Publishing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to China's strong dependence on its economic development and its rising political ambitions to resume a central role in regional and global affairs, it is vital for China to demonstrate a military presence in its area of influence. Consequently, China's military has undergone profound reforms in recent years, both in strategic considerations and modernisation of procedures and material. The Chinese Navy and its Naval Air Arm play an increasingly significant role in achieving these goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2016-released National 'White Paper' has emphasized a greater focus on the seas and stated that China must establish itself as a major maritime power. As a result, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will shift its focus from offshore waters defence to open seas protection. This means that the changes for the PLAN, and concerning the scope of this book, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) will be even more dramatic when the PLAAF creates a modern, capable Blue Water force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn terms of modern systems, the PLANAF will steadily increase its naval capabilities by introducing more modern multirole-capable systems, but most importantly, by establishing an indigenous carrier force. Similar to the original 'Modern Chinese Warplanes' and 'Flashpoint China' books, this uniquely compact yet comprehensive directory serves as a magnificently illustrated, in-depth analysis and directory of modern Chinese Naval Air Power. It is organised in four parts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most important military aircraft and their weapons found in PLANAF service today.\u003cbr\u003eAircraft markings and serial number systems.\u003cbr\u003eThe recent modernization efforts and structural reforms and orders of battle for the People.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis directory provides a comprehensive overview of China's naval aviation capabilities, including the latest aircraft and weapon systems, as well as the organisational structure and operational history of the PLANAF. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding China's military and its strategic ambitions in the region and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 420g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 x 210 x 6 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780997309256                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andreas Rupprecht","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095271108858,"sku":"9780997309256","price":14.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a980da69f40b950f47b32d2b0ad59b8b.jpg?v=1630899258","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/modern-chinese-warplanes-chinese-naval-aviation-aircraft-and-units","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}