Publisher's Synopsis
"Jane's Naval Weapon Systems" is an information service on naval missiles, guns and control systems for surface warships. Some 300 weapons and systems from 110 manufacturers around the world are examined.;Systems include FSAF and NAAWS command and weapon control systems, the Mark 92 fire control system, the NMMS electro optic system, MK 48 GMVLS missile launching system, the Soviet CADS-N-1 close-in weapon system, the OTO Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun system, the Phalanx close-in anti-missile weapon system and new British torpedo launching systems.;Each entry gives a detailed profile of a weapon system - including development history, operational status and specifications (key data on dimensions, power requirements, rate of fire, maximum elevation, range) as well as a description of how the system operates.