The international community has not only acknowledged China's continuing
rise as a world power but has also closely observed Beijing regain its
place in the international community and grow to become a dominant
player in the Far East.
Despite the difficulty in obtaining relevant information, Harpia's
Modern Chinese Warplanes series has filled an important void in recent
years, focusing on the current situation, the structure of this growing
force, its order of battle, and the latest types in service and under
development.
Chinese Air Power in the 20th Century examines the different periods,
explains the political events behind them and they connect to military
developments, individual structure and capabilities.
This comprehensive directory provides a lavishly illustrated, in-depth
analysis and overview of the historical gestation of the PLAAF and its
path to becoming the modern air arm we know today.
The title also includes an assessment of how the political climate
influenced the design and development of the country's major military
aircraft including the fighters, attack aircraft and bombers created by
the Chinese aviation industry after World War II. This also includes a
number of design proposals which, for various reasons, were rejected or
abandoned.
