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Combining magnificent illustrations and in-depth analysis, this fully revised edition is the most up to date book currently available on Chinese military aviation. In 2012 the original Modern Chinese Warplanes set the standard as a uniquely compact yet comprehensive directory of modern Chinese air power, combining magnificent illustrations and in-depth analysis. Now almost six years later, much of the fascination that Chinese military aviation holds for the analyst and enthusiast still stems from the thick veil of secrecy that surrounds it. However, in the time that has passed since the first edition a plethora of new types, systems and weapons has been revealed. What is more, the structure of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been completely revised by transforming the former Military Regions into Theatre Commands. In parallel, the general structure has been thoroughly modernised to cope with China's latest challenges. Consequently, this fully revised edition is organised in three parts: the most important military aircraft and their weapons found in service today; aircraft markings and serial number systems; and orders of battle for the PLAAF. The study includes the latest developments emerging from behind the 'Great Wall', including the J-20 stealth fighter program, Y-20 strategic transport and the latest developments in UAVs that are equipping a rapidly modernising air arm. The centerpiece consists of almost 100 fully illustrated pages detailing the organisational structure of the air force, providing an easy-to-use review of all known flying units, their equipment and their markings. No other book has ever attempted to present this level of accuracy in this way: Modern Chinese Air Power portrays the PLAAF in a degree of detail that was previously unavailable.

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This is a superb reference work on a secretive air force that's now flexing its muscles on the world stage. * Air Forces Monthly 21/02/2019 *

...modellers will appreciate the clear, high quality photos [...] plus explanation of markings and serials. * Airfix Model World 02/04/2019 * For those interested in the growth of Chinese military capability, as well as the shifting balance of hard power in the Asia-Pacific, Modern Chinese Warplanes is essential reading. * RUSI 03/07/2019 * This is a superb reference work on a secretive air force that's now flexing its muscles on the world stage. * Air Forces Monthly 21/02/2019 *

For those interested in the growth of Chinese military capability, as well as the shifting balance of hard power in the Asia-Pacific, Modern Chinese Warplanes is essential reading. * RUSI 03/07/2019 * This is a superb reference work on a secretive air force that’s now flexing its muscles on the world stage. * Air Forces Monthly 21/02/2019 * …modellers will appreciate the clear, high quality photos […] plus explanation of markings and serials. * Airfix Model World 02/04/2019 *

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Andreas has been interested in China’s culture, history and aviation for decades and began writing in 2007. With Harpia Publishing, he produced Modern Chinese Warplanes – a comprehensive directory of the PLAAF’s structure, order of battle and current operational systems, published in 2012. This was complemented by the more strategically focused Flashpoint China in 2016 and the original research is now being completely revised in three parts covering Naval Aviation (2018), the PLAAF (2018) and the PLA Army Aviation (2019). He also works as a Chinese military aviation researcher and China news reporter for international magazines.

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