February 18, 1991

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OPERATION DESERT STORM

U.s. Army Patriot Proven in New Role as Anti-tactical Ballistic Missile Weapon

CENTRAL SAUDI ARABIA The U.S. Army/Raytheon Patriot weapon system proved its effectiveness against tactical ballistic missiles by intercepting all Iraqi-launched Scuds engaged over Saudi Arabia during the first three weeks of Operation Desert Storm.

OPERATION DESERT STORM

U.s. Tactics Exploit Advances in Avionics, Air-to-surface Weapons

WASHINGTON U. S. air commanders are employing tactics that exploit advances in avionics and air-to-surface weapon systems in the air campaign against Iraq. This was especially evident during the crucial opening phases of Operation Desert Storm.

By JOHN D. MORROCCO8 min

OPERATION DESERT STORM

United Kingdom Takes Key Role in Attacks Against Iraqi Targets

CENTRAL SAUDI ARABIA Britain’s Royal Air Force has taken an active role in Operation Desert Storm, performing day/night attacks on targets ranging from Iraqi airfields to Scud storage sites and Silkworm missile launchers. Approximately 2,500 RAF sorties were flown during the first three weeks of the war, a total that encompasses combat and reconnaissance missions, as well as aerial refueling and other support flights.

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES IN CRISIS

War-linked Traffic Loss Pushes Weak Airlines to Brink

WASHINGTON Major airlines in this country lost traffic on overseas routes after Jan. 17, when allied forces started bombing Iraq. The loss in business stems from fear of terrorism, whether in the air or in cities outside the U.S. thought to be more susceptible to such action.

By CHRISTOPHER P. FOTOS7 min

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Sdi Proposes $41-billion System to Stop Up to 200 Warheads

By JAMES R. ASKER4 min

War and Recession Slow Tokyo Air Show Attendance

By PAUL PROCTOR3 min

Stability System Tested on H-6 Notar Helicopters

Sdi Proposes $41-billion System to Stop Up to 200 Warheads

By JAMES R. ASKER4 min

War and Recession Slow Tokyo Air Show Attendance

By PAUL PROCTOR3 min

Stability System Tested on H-6 Notar Helicopters

Lack of Congressional Support for F-14d Could End Grumman’s Airframe Business

Block 3 Tomahawk Missile Shows Upgrades in U.s. Navy Test

Chinese Trainer Makes First 'official’ Flight

U.s. Army Patriot Proven in New Role as Anti-tactical Ballistic Missile Weapon

U.s. Tactics Exploit Advances in Avionics, Air-to-surface Weapons

By JOHN D. MORROCCO8 min

United Kingdom Takes Key Role in Attacks Against Iraqi Targets

War-linked Traffic Loss Pushes Weak Airlines to Brink

By CHRISTOPHER P. FOTOS7 min

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Sdi Proposes $41-billion System to Stop Up to 200 Warheads

By JAMES R. ASKER4 min

War and Recession Slow Tokyo Air Show Attendance

By PAUL PROCTOR3 min

Stability System Tested on H-6 Notar Helicopters

Aviation Week | February 18 1991 Table of Contents

Sdi Proposes $41-billion System to Stop Up to 200 Warheads

By JAMES R. ASKER4 min

War and Recession Slow Tokyo Air Show Attendance

By PAUL PROCTOR3 min

Stability System Tested on H-6 Notar Helicopters

Lack of Congressional Support for F-14d Could End Grumman’s Airframe Business

Block 3 Tomahawk Missile Shows Upgrades in U.s. Navy Test

Chinese Trainer Makes First 'official’ Flight

U.s. Army Patriot Proven in New Role as Anti-tactical Ballistic Missile Weapon

U.s. Tactics Exploit Advances in Avionics, Air-to-surface Weapons

By JOHN D. MORROCCO8 min

United Kingdom Takes Key Role in Attacks Against Iraqi Targets

War-linked Traffic Loss Pushes Weak Airlines to Brink

By CHRISTOPHER P. FOTOS7 min

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