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• Air Traffic Control Radars from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details

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• Business & General Aviation Aircraft from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report features Specifications on more than 140 different jet, turboprop and piston-powered business and general aviation aircraft, as well as an Outlook article about the business aviation market. You'll learn key dimensions, capacity in both passengers and weight and performance criteria.

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• Commercial Aircraft from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report features Specifications on more than 180 different jet and turboprop aircraft that are either active in the world fleet or in advanced stages of development, including two versions of the Airbus A380. Outlook articles focusing on the commercial passenger, air cargo, and maintenance, repair and overhaul market are included. The Specifications separate aircraft into the narrow-body jet, wide-body jet and turboprop categories and list dimensions, weights, crew complement, passenger capacity and performance of each aircraft. The commercial passenger Outlook examines the prospects for recovery in aircraft manufacturing and the business prospects for the world's airlines. It includes analysis of the A380 and Boeing 7E7 programs. The cargo Outlook analyzes the potential for recovery from a rare slump in this sector, the forecast for world cargo aircraft fleet growth and features a summary of the 1,649 commercial jet freighters by type. The MRO Outlook describes the factors that contributed to the current weak market in this historically profitable sector.

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• Communications & Navigation Systems from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover more than 230 communications and navigation systems used on military, commercial and business aircraft, while Outlook articles are included for both the commercial and military markets. The applications for each system are presented in the specifications table. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars. The commercial Outlook analyzes the prospects for recovery in a slumping market as avionics manufacturers vie for key roles in new aircraft programs as well as upgrade contracts.

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• Data Processing Equipment from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover the descriptions and applications of more than 60 Data Processing Systems made by 15 manufacturers for use in the world's military, commercial and business aircraft. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars. The commercial Outlook analyzes the prospects for recovery in a slumping market as avionics manufacturers vie for key roles in new aircraft programs as well as upgrade contracts.

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• Displays and Instruments from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report features Specifications on more than 170 display and instrument systems made by 16 manufacturers that are used in commercial and military aircraft, including descriptions of the systems and the aircraft on which they are used. Multifunction and heads up displays, digital map, and traffic and collision avoidance systems are among those covered. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars. The commercial Outlook analyzes the prospects for recovery in a slumping market as avionics manufacturers vie for key roles in new aircraft programs as well as upgrade contracts.

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• Electronic Warfare Systems from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover more than 150 electronic warfare systems made by 14 manufacturers, providing designations, descriptions and applications, while the military Outlook article examines the avionics and defense electronics markets. The Specification table covers countermeasures, towed decoy, radar warning receivers, missile warning systems as well as jamming and deception systems. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars.

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• Gas Turbine Engines from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report includes Specifications on more than 550 gas turbine engines used on commercial and military jets worldwide and an Outlook article that analyzes market conditions and the barriers to the troubled market's elusive recovery. The Specifications include the model or designation, type of engine, arrangement of compressor stages, turbines and combustors, performance, weight, dimensions and applications. The Outlook article addresses the status of the market for large and small turbofan as well as turboprop and turboshaft engines in the commercial and military sectors. It also covers the potential for consolidation.

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• Integrated Avionics Systems from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover 56 Integrated Avionics systems made by 11 manufacturers for military, commercial and business aircraft, while military and commercial Outlook articles examine the avionics market. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars. The commercial Outlook analyzes the prospects for recovery in a slumping market as avionics manufacturers vie for key roles in new aircraft programs as well as upgrade contracts.

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• Launch Vehicles from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover 58 launch vehicles and their individual stages made by more than 20 manufacturers around the world, as well as Outlook articles on the slow launch market and the potential for growth in reusable launch vehicles. Both manned and unmanned launchers are covered in the Specifications, which include designation, number of stages, engine information, type of propellant, performance in terms of thrust and payload, as well as dimensions and weights. Also included is a table of launch failures since 2001. It summarizes the payload, launch vehicle, launch site and details of the failures.

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• Military Aircraft from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover about 370 military aircraft types, while separate Outlook articles offer perspective on fighter/attack, bomber, transport and trainer aircraft. In addition to those types, Specifications are available for early warning and command and control, electronic warfare, observation, patrol/antisubmarine warfare, reconnaissance/surveillance, experimental and other aircraft types. Included are designation, number in crew, aircraft nickname, dimensions and weights, engine, performance and typical load for the primary mission. The fighter Outlook explores issues that nations will face as they choose new warplanes. The transport Outlook addresses the increasing number of choices available in competitions involving the Airbus A400M, Lockheed Martin C-130J, Boeing C-17 and other aircraft. The trainer market is relying more heavily on shared programs, according to the trainer Outlook.

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• Missile Systems from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report includes Specifications for about 320 air-to-air, air-to-surface, anti-armor, anti-ballistic, anti-ship, anti-submarine, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles made by more than 25 companies throughout the world. An accompanying Outlook article explores the growing role of precision-guided weapons in modern warfare and the increasing precision of missiles. Development on key missile programs such as the U.S. AGM-88 HARM and AGM-158-JASSM, AIM-9X, British Asraam and German IRIS-T are covered.

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• Radars and Sensors from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report features Specifications on more than 140 Radar and Sensor Systems made by 12 manufacturers, including infrared imaging and detection systems, while the military Outlook article examines the avionics and defense electronics markets. Weather, early warning, fire control and surveillance radars are covered. The Specifications include designations, descriptions and the aircraft on which the systems operate. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars.

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• Rotary Wing Aircraft from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report includes Specifications for about 180 rotary-wing aircraft made by nearly 20 companies that are active in the world inventory or in advanced development, and an Outlook article that explores the market for commercial and military helicopters offered by European and U.S. manufacturers and the potential for the U.S. investment in tiltrotors to pay off. The Specifications separate rotary-wing aircraft into naval, scout/attack, tiltrotor, training, transport and utility categories and list number of crew and passengers, dimensions and weights, powerplant and performance.

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• Spacecraft from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
This report includes Specifications for more than 250 communications, Earth observation, navigation, scientific, technology development and weather spacecraft for the commercial and military markets. It also features an Outlook report on the satellite market that analyzes the current market as well as predicting trends and examining the possibility of consolidation. Also included is a table of launch failures since 2001. It summarizes the payload, launch vehicle, launch site and details of the failures.

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• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report cover more than 150 unmanned aerial vehicles made by 43 companies around the world, as well as an Outlook article that details development in this fast-growing sector in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere with sections on unmanned combat aerial vehicle development and civilian UAV applications. The specifications provide details on designation, mission, dimensions and weights, powerplants, payload and performance

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• Unpowered, Precision-Guided Weapons from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Included in this report are Specifications on 35 Unpowered Precision-Guided Weapons made by 9 manufacturers in the U.S., Israel, Russia and Europe. An accompanying Outlook article explores the growing role of precision-guided weapons, a new class of weapons that has gained increasing importance since the first Persian Gulf war in 1991 as well as changes in missile programs and technology.

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• Weapons Control & Targeting Systems from Aviation Week & Space Technology Source Book Outlooks & Specifications Details
Specifications in this report list more than 60 weapons control and targeting systems, including designation, description and applications, and an Outlook article that examines the world military avionics market. The systems include laser rangefinders, night vision targeting systems and external pods, as well as weapons stores management systems made by 13 companies around the world. The military Outlook article offers analysis of technologies, applications and products, including synthetic aperture radars, targeting and vision enhancements, electronic warfare and fighter radars.

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