Editorial Reviews - Attack Aircraft 1980-1989 From the Publisher Chapters: British Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, International Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, Italian Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, Prc Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, South African Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, Soviet Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, Spanish Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, United States Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, Kamov Ka-50, Bae Hawk, Bae Harrier Ii, Boeing Skyfox, Xian Jh-7, Harrier Jump Jet, Mil Mi-28, Aermacchi Mb-339, Vought Ya-7f, Amx International Amx, Casa C-101, Piper Pa-48 Enforcer, Ilyushin Il-102, Atlas Xh-1 Alpha, Kamov V-100. Excerpt: The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It first flew in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk. The Hawk is used by the Royal Air Force, and other air forces, as either a trainer or a low-cost combat aircraft. The Hawk is still in production with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 customers around the world. In 1964 the Royal Air Force specified a requirement (Air Staff Target (AST) 362) for a new fast jet trainer to replace the Folland Gnat. The SEPECAT Jaguar was originally intended for this role, but it was soon realised that it would be too complex an aircraft for fast jet training and only a small number of two-seat versions were purchased. Accordingly, in 1968, Hawker Siddeley Aviation (HSA) began studies for a simpler aircraft, initially as special project (SP) 117. This project was funded by the company as a private venture, in anticipation of possible RAF interest. The design was conceived of as having tandem seating and a combat capability in addition to training, as it was felt the latter would improve export sales potential. Through 1969 the project was first renamed P.1182, then HS.1182. By the end of the year HSA had submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Defence based on the de... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=317461 Synopsis Chapters: British Attack Aircraft 1980-1989, International Attack Aircraft 1980