Featuring over 80 helicopters shown in more than 300 historical & modern photographs It
Includes:: all the famous manufacturers such as Bristol Saunders-Roe & Westland from the UK; Bell Boeing-Vertol Hiller Hughes Kaman Piasecki Robinson & Sikorsky from the USA; & Kamov & Mil from Russia
Specification panels provide information detailing each helicopter's name country of origin date first flown power armament size weight & performance It
Includes:: rare images from archives museums & private collections The military helicopter is a vital element of the fighting capability of any modern army with its ability to evacuate & replace wounded troops & to maintain food ammunition & other supplies This expertly written volume covers over 80 production military helicopters in detail The origins development & operation of each type are clearly described & a
Specification panel gives key performance & dimensional data Illustrated with over 300 evocative photographs from museums libraries & private collections showing military helicopters both on the battlefield & in service the book is an essential A-Z reference for all aviation enthusiasts