236 Page FM 44-30 VISUAL AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION August 1971 Manual on Data CD

Description

NOTE: This a U.S. Government produced manual in PDF copied to CD - no paper copy is provided.
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Purpose
This manual is a guide for commanders and their subordinates in the conduct of visual aircraft recognition training programs in all components of the Army.
Scope
a. This manual provides information on current operational military aircraft of the United States and foreign countries which, reasonably, are expected to be observed during hostilities. Aircraft described in this manual are grouped according to their classification (fighter, bomber, cargo, etc.).
b. A study of aircraft details is presented to provide familiarization with the distinguishing features of various types of aircraft configuration and their silhouettes when observed in flight.
c. Photographs and silhouettes of aircraft are presented by type with supplemental data on performance, dimensions, major distinguishing features useful in recognition, and user nations.
d. The material contained herein is applicable to both nuclear and nonnuclear warfare.
e. This manual does not attempt to depict all aircraft currently in use throughout the world, but concentrates instead on those aircraft of military significance now in use or reasonably expected to be observed during hostilities. Published changes to this manual will include additions and deletions as new developments occur in this field.