THE LEXINGTON CLASS CARRIERS
Written by Robert C. Stern
Published by Arms & Armour Press
in 1993
ISBN: 185409131X
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- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- MILITARY VEHICLES
- AVIATION
THE LEXINGTON CLASS CARRIERS
Written by Robert C. Stern.
Stock no. 1823496
1st.
1993.
Hardback.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A studied account of a class of aircraft carrier as a weapons system. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 185409131X. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and has previous bookseller's address label to front flap.
Front cover
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Design Genesis
- 1.1. Historical Context
- 1.2 Emergence of Naval Aviation
- 1.3 Design Considerations
- 2. Physical Characteristics
- 2.1 Hull
- 2.2 Propulsion
- 2.3 Crew
- 2.4 Provisions
- 2.5 Sanitation
- 3. Protective Systems
- 3.1 Passive Protection
- 3.2 Stability and Damage Control
- 4. Weapons Systems
- 4.1 Guns
- 4.2 Aircraft
- 5. Radio and Radar
- 5.1 Radio
- 5.2 Radar
- 5.3 Miscellaneous Electronic Equipment
- Postscript
- Glossary
- Paint schemes
- Air groups
- References
- Index