The World Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters

The World Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters
Author: Francis Crosby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780754823865

The world encyclopedia of military helicopters : a 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 / Francis Crosby.

American Military Helicopters and Vertical/Short Landing and Takeoff Aircraft Since 1941

American Military Helicopters and Vertical/Short Landing and Takeoff Aircraft Since 1941
Author: E.R. Johnson
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2021-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476677344

Over the past eight decades, developments in vertical lift aircraft--both helicopters and vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) planes--have given the American military unparalleled capabilities on the modern battlefield. The U.S. has led the world in vertical lift technologies with the help of some of the brightest minds in this field--Igor I. Sikorsky, Arthur M. Young, Frank N. Piasecki, Charles H. Kaman and Stanley Hiller, Jr., to name a few--and by having the industrial prowess to make their concepts reality. This book provides a concise historical survey, including technical specifications, drawings, and photographs of every type of helicopter and V/STOL aircraft developed for the U.S. military, from the earliest examples tested in 1941 and 1942, up to the newest prototypes.

An Illustrated A-Z Directory of Military Helicopters

An Illustrated A-Z Directory of Military Helicopters
Author: Francis Crosby
Publisher: Southwater
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-31
Genre: Helicopters
ISBN: 9781780193717

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

Helicopters of the World

Helicopters of the World
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Crescent
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1983
Genre: Military helicopters.
ISBN: 9780517405062

Traces the history of the helicopter, and shows and provides information on helicopters used in the world's navies, in combat, for transportation and for rescue work

How Military Helicopters Work

How Military Helicopters Work
Author: Walt Brody
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541574575

One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.

Hitler's Luftwaffe

Hitler's Luftwaffe
Author: Tony Wood
Publisher: Crescent
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1977
Genre: Aeronautics, Military
ISBN: 9780517224779

This is a pictorial history and technical encyclopedia of Hitler's air power in W W 11.

Apache Helicopters

Apache Helicopters
Author: Jack David
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612110657

"Explains the technologies and capabilities of the latest generation of Apache helicopters. Intended for grades 3 through 7 "--Provided by publisher.

Modern Military Aircraft

Modern Military Aircraft
Author: Thomas Newdick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Airplanes, Military
ISBN: 9781782740667

Illustrated with hundreds of detailed artworks of aircraft and their markings, Modern Military Aircraft is a comprehensive study of the fighting aircraft of every nationality from the beginning of the Cold War to the present. The book is split into two volumes, the first detailing aircraft in the Cold War era, and the second outlining aircraft from 1990 to the present day. Chapters are divided by theatre, then further subdivided by conflict and nationality. The first volume provides a comprehensive study of the airplanes in service with NATO and the Warsaw Pact from the end of World War II until the reunification of Germany in 1989. Famous aircraft employed in various Cold War conflicts are included, such as the Gloster Meteor, MiG-17, and Republic F-84 Thunderstreak, as well as lesser-known models, such as the Yak 23 and Shenyang F-6. The second volume provides a detailed analysis of aircraft since 1990, including ubiquitous workhorses such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Dassault Rafale, and MiG-21, as well as the latest in aviation technology, such as the Eurofighter EF2000, Sukhoi Su-30, and F-22A Raptor. Every type of aircraft is included, from frontline fighters, through transports, attack helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft, long-range bombers, and stealth fighters. Packed with more than 500 color artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, Modern Military Aircraft is a key reference for modelers and enthusiasts of modern military aviation.