Italy began work on a new fighter-bomber in the late 1970s, aiming to
field an aircraft capable of surviving in heavily defended Cold War
airspace, flying at very low level, and releasing its weapons deep in
enemy territory with a high degree of accuracy. In the early 1980s,
Brazil joined the program, resulting in the AMX.
Developed to meet the demands of the Cold War scenario, the AMX program
resulted in one of the world's most capable fighter-bombers, a type that
has seen action in several conflicts and campaigns since it entered in
service the early 1990s. This book covers the entire AMX story, from the
origins of the program to its daily operations. This book is a must-have
for specialists and enthusiasts alike, containing exclusive material,
including photos and interviews that have never previously been
published, and first-hand accounts of tactics and operations.