This is one of the most popular illustrated reference books in the UK on modern weapons and military equipment, widely used around the world since the Second World War in the air, sea and land. The book contains information about more than 1000 different types of equipment - from machine guns to wide-body carrier aircraft. The handbook is illustrated with hundreds of photographs and detailed drawings, and each article contains historical information on the design of weapons, their development and distribution. The book is designed for a wide range of readers interested in modern weapons and military equipment.