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Christopher Bolkcom
John Pike

1. Introduction
2. Overview - Classes of Aircraft
3. Air Defense Effectiveness
4. Other Elements of Military Effectiveness
5. Cruise Missiles
6. Stealth Aircraft
7. Counter Air Operations
8. Hyperwar
9. Sources of Aircraft
10. Controlling the Spread
11. Conclusion

Figures

Tables

• National Capabilities
• Major Combat Aircraft Specifications
• AEW and Tanker Aircraft Specifications
• Ballistic Missile Programs
• Distribution of Aircraft by Region
• Aircraft Inventories
• Pending Aircraft Transfers
• Major Aircraft Building Programs
• Air Defense Attrition
• Major Anti-aircraft Missile Systems

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