About the book: 1959 / The book briefly outlines the emergence of aviation weapons, examines the basics of the theory of aerial shooting and bombing, gives characteristics of aviation ammunition and various sighting devices used on modern combat aircraft. The book also devotes space to the use of missile weapons by aviation. The current state of aviation weapons and trends in their development are covered on the basis of foreign materials published in recent years in the magazines Aviation Week, Flight, Ordnance, etc. The book is intended for soldiers sailors, sergeants, foremen, cadets of military schools and schools of all branches of the military and branches of the armed forces, members of DOSAAF and for a wide range of young people interested in aviation. The book may also be useful for officers of the Soviet Army and Navy