Harpoon Missile vs Surface Ships

US Navy, Libya and Iran 1986–88

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Lon Nordeen

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Duel

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An illustrated study of premier US anti-ship missile, the AGM/RGM-84 Harpoon, and its 1986 and ’88 uses against Libyan and Iranian naval vessels. In this study, defence technology expert Lon Nordeen details the role played by the Harpoon missile in two Cold War flare-ups in the 1980s. The Harpoon was the first tactical anti-ship missile developed by the US Navy to provide a counter to the anti-ship missiles exported around the world by the Soviet Union and China. It was deployed on ships, aircraft, submarines and land vehicles and soon became the most widely used anti-ship missile system in the West, with 7,000+ having been produced since 1977, operated by the military forces of more than 30 nations. This exciting book explores the engagements of the Harpoon by the US Navy against its Libyan and Iranian adversaries, using original photographs and specially commissioned artwork to examine the naval systems and weapons employed by both counterparts. Drawing upon interviews with the US Navy A-6 Intruder crews that deployed the AGM084 variant of the Harpoon in 1986 and 1988, the author brings unique insight to his examination of these fascinating duels.

Author Biography:

Lon Nordeen worked for over 40 years at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and then as a marketing communications and business development manager for various McDonnell Douglas/Boeing products, including the Harpoon/SLAM ER missile. He has long-term interests in aerospace, defence technology and military history, and is author/co-author of more than 12 books on these subjects, including four for Osprey. The illustrator for all artwork included in this title is Jim Laurier.

Release date NZ

January 18th, 2024

Author

Lon Nordeen

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributor

Illustrated by Jim Laurier

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Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.

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Series

Duel

Dimensions

184x248x25

ISBN-13

9781472859204

Product ID

36635400

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