Military Helicopters, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of

A guide to over 80 years of rotorcraft, from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today

Author: Francis Crosby

Military Helicopters, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of

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An updated, complete reference guide to over 65 years of military helicopters, from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today, with 500 photographs

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An updated, complete reference guide to over 65 years of military helicopters, from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today, with 500 photographs

Description

This fully up-to-date reference book provides an authoritative overview of the military helicopter. It begins with a detailed history, from the ideas of Leonardo da Vinci through to the tilt-rotor aircraft that have operated with coalition forces in Afghan-istan. The book continues with an A-Z directory covering over 80 helicopters from the most famous manufacturers including Aerospatiale, Agusta, Bell, Boeing-Vertol, Eurocopter, Kamov, Robinson, and Sikorsky. The origins, development and operation of each type are clearly described, and a specification panel gives key performance and dimensional data. This informative book is superbly illustrated with cutaway drawings and over 500 photographs showing helicopters both on the battlefield and in service.

About the Author

Francis Crosby worked for many years at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, England, one of the leading sites for aviation enthusiasts. His published works includes The World Encyclopedia of Fighter Aircraft, The World Encyclopedia of Bombers, and The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft.