This book is a popular science book about missile weapon systems.Its main content includes an introduction to the development of PLA Rocket Force,concepts and classifications of missiles,combat andtechnical indexes of missiles,compositions of ballistic and cruise missileweapon systems,missile application in combat operations,and missileweapon systems in foreign countries.
This book could be used as an elementary textbook about missileweapon systems for relevant academies and troops of China.It could alsobe used in civilian universities of China as supplementary and referenceliterature for national defense education,and as a reference book aboutmissile weapon systems for military enthusiasts as well.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PLA ROCKET FORCE
1.1 FOUNDING OF PLA SECOND ARTILLERY CORPS (1957 -1966)
1.2DEVELOPMENT DURING THE EARLY PERIOD (1966-1976)
1.3DEVELOPMENT DURING THE REFORM AND IMPROVEMENT PERI0D(1976-1993)
1.3.1 Regulation of the authorized establishment
1.3.2 Reform of the training method
1.3.3 Reform of the logistic supply system
1.3.4 Optimization of the equipment management
1.4 GREAT LEAP-FORWARD DEVELOPMENT (1993 -TODAY)
1.4.1 Accelerated conversion of the troops
1.4.2 Expanded cultivation of talents
CHAPTER 2 MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEMS
2.1 CONCEPTS AND CLASSIFICATION OF MISSILES
2.1.1 Strategic missiles and tactical missiles in terms of combat missions
2.1.2 Intercontinental,long-range,medium-range and short-range missiles in terms of the launch range
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