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Crisis stability and long-range strike : a comparative analysis of fighters, bombers, and missiles / / Forrest E. Morgan
| Crisis stability and long-range strike : a comparative analysis of fighters, bombers, and missiles / / Forrest E. Morgan |
| Autore | Morgan Forrest E |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (179 p.) |
| Disciplina | 358.4/20973 |
| Soggetto topico |
Deterrence (Strategy)
Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States Jet fighter planes - United States Military planning - United States Strategic bombers - United States Strategic forces - United States Strategic weapons systems - United States |
| ISBN |
0-8330-7848-8
0-8330-7847-X 0-8330-7849-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Crisis Stability and the Rise and Decline of Crisis Management; Stability Concerns in the Emerging Strategic Environment; The Role of Force Structure and the Purpose of This Study; Organization and Approach; Chapter Two: Crisis Management, Crisis Stability, and Force Structure; The Nature of International Crises; The Dynamics of International Crisis: Two Illustrative Cases; The Cuban Missile Crisis; The July Crisis; Crisis Management and Crisis Stability
The Fundamentals of Crisis Management and Crisis Stability The Operational Principles of Crisis Management; The Concept of Structural Stability; The Importance of Force Structure; Attributes Conducive to Structural Stability; Attributes That Provide Tools for Crisis Management; Conclusion; Chapter Three: Attributes of Alternative Strike Systems; Methods Used in the Analysis of Alternative Strike Systems; Findings from the Analysis of Alternative Strike Systems; The Dangers of Close-Based Short-Range Strike; Non-Stealthy Bombers with Standoff Weapons The Effects of Moving Short-Range Strike Fighters Back The Effects of Penetrating Bombers; Airpower Tools for Crisis Management; The Role of Conventional Missiles in Crisis Management; Implications for Crisis Management and Structural Stability; Chapter Four: Strike Systems and Crisis Stability in History; Case Selection and Analytical Approach; Findings of the Case Study Analysis; National Leaders Rely on Aircraft to Stabilize International Crises; Long-Range Strike Aircraft Impose a Powerful Stabilizing Force; Are States That Brandish Bombers Successful? Additional Observations and the Refinement of Theory Chapter Five: Building a Force for Crisis Management and Structural Stability; The Strengths and Weaknesses of Alternative Strike Assets; Aircraft Are Excellent Tools of Crisis Management; Ballistic Missiles Have Little to Offer for Crisis Management; Cruise Missiles Are Important Enablers of Other Crisis Management Tools; Aircraft Are Potent Weapons of Deterrence, but Old Approaches May Destabilize Future Crises; Penetrating Bombers Offer Potency Without Excessive Vulnerability; Putting the Findings into Perspective; Appendixes A. Two Illustrative Cases of Crisis Management B. Analyzing the Attributes of Alternative Strike Systems; C. Case-Study Methodology and Data; Bibliography |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219977403321 |
Morgan Forrest E
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| Santa Monica, CA, : RAND Corporation, 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force / / Lauren Caston [et al.]
| The future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force / / Lauren Caston [et al.] |
| Autore | Caston Lauren |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, Ca : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxvii, 156 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Disciplina | 358.1/75482097301 |
| Soggetto topico |
Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States
Minuteman (Missile) |
| ISBN |
0-8330-7626-4
0-8330-7628-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Roles of Strategic Nuclear Forces; Deterring a Nuclear Attack on the United States; Preventing an Arms Race; Compatibility with Future Arms Control Agreements; Maintaining Warfighting Capabilities; Deterring Regional Nuclear Powers; An ICBM for a New Generation of Challenges; Purpose and Organization of This Report; CHAPTER TWO: A Framework for ICBM Design Decisions; CHAPTER THREE: ICBM Basing; Survivability of the Current Silo-Based Force; Increased Accuracy
Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles Launch Under Attack; The Impact of Arms Control; Options for Basing Alternatives; Conclusion; CHAPTER FOUR: Effectiveness and Lethality; ICBM Propulsion; ICBM Boost Characteristics; Avoiding Overflight of Russia and China; Plane Changes; Southern Launches; Alternative Launch Locations; Geographical Coverage of the Current Minuteman III ICBM Force; Geographical Coverage with Expanded Basing; Improving Missile Accuracy; Maneuvering Flight and Reentry Vehicles; ICBM Payload; Conclusion; CHAPTER FIVE: The Cost of ICBM Alternatives Current Plans for ICBM Modernization ICBM Future Force Options; No Replacement System Categories; Basic Sustainment; Indefinite Incremental Modernization; Replacement System Categories; New-Build Modernized Minuteman; All-New Silo-Based Missile; All-New Mobile-Based Missile on Existing Federal Lands; All-New Mobile-Based Missile on New Lands; Initial Cost Ranges; Minuteman III Total Annual Costs; Out-Year Minuteman III Modernization Programs Are Underfunded or Unfunded; Cost Considerations When a Follow-On System Is Anticipated; ICBM Cost Estimates Relevant to Potential Follow-On Systems Cost Estimates for Selected Possible Future Force Options Rough Cost Estimates by Category; Cost Conclusions; CHAPTER SIX: Conclusions; ICBM Cost Implications for the Upcoming Analysis of Alternatives; Options for Survivable Basing; Propulsion, Boost, Reentry, and Payload Options for ICBM Effectiveness; ICBM Force-Size Reduction Implications; APPENDIX: Manpower Thresholds; Bibliography |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220146803321 |
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Caston Lauren
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| Santa Monica, Ca : , : RAND Corporation, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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LGM-30G Minuteman III
| LGM-30G Minuteman III |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Arlington, Va.] : , : U.S. Air Force, , [2015] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource : color illustration |
| Collana | U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet |
| Soggetto topico |
Minuteman (Missile)
Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910715135403321 |
| [Arlington, Va.] : , : U.S. Air Force, , [2015] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Memoirs of a cold warrior [[electronic resource] ] : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter
| Memoirs of a cold warrior [[electronic resource] ] : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter |
| Autore | Carpenter Lee C |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.02/17097309045 |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear weapons - Government policy - United States - History
Ballistic missiles - Design and construction Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States Intercontinental ballistic missiles - Soviet Union Aerospace engineers - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-87586-704-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface; Chapter 1. Nike Air Defense; Chapter 2. IBM Military Programs; Chapter 3. The Space Guidance Center and Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles; Chapter 4. Strategic Bombers, Missiles & Armaments; Chapter 5. New Bomber Avionics; Chapter 6. A-7D/E Avionics Program; Chapter 7. Bomber & AWACS Advocacy, and More Avionics; Chapter 8. B-1 Avionics Competitions; Chapter 9. Program Analyses & Selection; Chapter 10. Air Force Invitational Orders; Chapter 11. Program Management & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 12. New Invitational Orders; Chapter 13. Reagan Transition Team
Chapter 15. Senate Testimony & House Study Chapter 15. Reagan's Decisions, & Senate Testimony; Chapter 16. House Testimony & ICBM Basing; Chapter 17. Military, Industrial & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 18. IBM Exodus; Chapter 19. The President's Commission on Strategic Forces & Testimony to the House; Chapter 20. US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, ACDA; Chapter 21. NST Round III - Geneva; Chapter 22. NST Rounds IV-VI; Chapter 23. NST Round VII & Space Policy; Chapter 24. NST Rounds IX & X; Chapter 23. One Last Strategic Study; Chapter 26. Strategic Nuclear Parity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455389403321 |
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Carpenter Lee C
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| New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Memoirs of a cold warrior : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter
| Memoirs of a cold warrior : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter |
| Autore | Carpenter Lee <1925-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvi, 230 pages) |
| Disciplina | 355.02/17097309045 |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear weapons - Government policy - United States - History
Ballistic missiles - Design and construction Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States Intercontinental ballistic missiles - Soviet Union Aerospace engineers - United States |
| ISBN | 0-87586-704-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface; Chapter 1. Nike Air Defense; Chapter 2. IBM Military Programs; Chapter 3. The Space Guidance Center and Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles; Chapter 4. Strategic Bombers, Missiles & Armaments; Chapter 5. New Bomber Avionics; Chapter 6. A-7D/E Avionics Program; Chapter 7. Bomber & AWACS Advocacy, and More Avionics; Chapter 8. B-1 Avionics Competitions; Chapter 9. Program Analyses & Selection; Chapter 10. Air Force Invitational Orders; Chapter 11. Program Management & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 12. New Invitational Orders; Chapter 13. Reagan Transition Team
Chapter 15. Senate Testimony & House Study Chapter 15. Reagan's Decisions, & Senate Testimony; Chapter 16. House Testimony & ICBM Basing; Chapter 17. Military, Industrial & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 18. IBM Exodus; Chapter 19. The President's Commission on Strategic Forces & Testimony to the House; Chapter 20. US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, ACDA; Chapter 21. NST Round III - Geneva; Chapter 22. NST Rounds IV-VI; Chapter 23. NST Round VII & Space Policy; Chapter 24. NST Rounds IX & X; Chapter 23. One Last Strategic Study; Chapter 26. Strategic Nuclear Parity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778577203321 |
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Carpenter Lee <1925->
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| New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Memoirs of a cold warrior : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter
| Memoirs of a cold warrior : the struggle for nuclear parity / / Lee C. Carpenter |
| Autore | Carpenter Lee <1925-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvi, 230 pages) |
| Disciplina | 355.02/17097309045 |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear weapons - Government policy - United States - History
Ballistic missiles - Design and construction Intercontinental ballistic missiles - United States Intercontinental ballistic missiles - Soviet Union Aerospace engineers - United States |
| ISBN | 0-87586-704-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface; Chapter 1. Nike Air Defense; Chapter 2. IBM Military Programs; Chapter 3. The Space Guidance Center and Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles; Chapter 4. Strategic Bombers, Missiles & Armaments; Chapter 5. New Bomber Avionics; Chapter 6. A-7D/E Avionics Program; Chapter 7. Bomber & AWACS Advocacy, and More Avionics; Chapter 8. B-1 Avionics Competitions; Chapter 9. Program Analyses & Selection; Chapter 10. Air Force Invitational Orders; Chapter 11. Program Management & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 12. New Invitational Orders; Chapter 13. Reagan Transition Team
Chapter 15. Senate Testimony & House Study Chapter 15. Reagan's Decisions, & Senate Testimony; Chapter 16. House Testimony & ICBM Basing; Chapter 17. Military, Industrial & Congressional Liaison; Chapter 18. IBM Exodus; Chapter 19. The President's Commission on Strategic Forces & Testimony to the House; Chapter 20. US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, ACDA; Chapter 21. NST Round III - Geneva; Chapter 22. NST Rounds IV-VI; Chapter 23. NST Round VII & Space Policy; Chapter 24. NST Rounds IX & X; Chapter 23. One Last Strategic Study; Chapter 26. Strategic Nuclear Parity |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814587703321 |
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Carpenter Lee <1925->
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| New York, : Algora Pub., c2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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