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Shaking the Heavens and Splitting the Earth Chinese Air Force Employment Concepts in the 21st Century

This monograph analyzes published Chinese and Western sources about current and future capabilities and employment concepts of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It describes how those capabilities and concepts might be realized in a conflict over Taiwan, assesses the implications...

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Main Author: Cliff, Roger (auth)
Other Authors: Fei, John (auth), Hagen, Jeff (auth), Hague, Elizabeth (auth), Heginbotham, Eric (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2011
Subjects:
Asian history
Air forces & warfare
History
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Summary:This monograph analyzes published Chinese and Western sources about current and future capabilities and employment concepts of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It describes how those capabilities and concepts might be realized in a conflict over Taiwan, assesses the implications of China implementing them, and provides recommendations about actions that should be taken in response.
ISBN:MG915AF
9780833051912
9780833049322
Access:Open Access

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