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.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters
Author: Francis Crosby
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780754835660

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

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters
Author: Giorgio Apostolo
Publisher: Crescent Books
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1984
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780517439357

A guide, accompanied by descriptions and technical data, to helicopters around the world, from the earliest rotocrafts to sophisticated contemporary models

61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters

61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters
Author: Fletcher McKenzie
Publisher: Squabbling Sparrows Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0995142122

61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters - Unveiling Vital Insights for Aviation Safety Unlock the Vault of Wisdom: Learn from the Experiences of Seasoned Military Helicopter Pilots! Step into the high-stakes world of military aviation with "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters." This gripping volume reveals the untold stories of experienced military pilots, presenting invaluable insights from their near misses to empower you with life-saving knowledge. Explore Global Perspectives: Delve into a treasury of lessons spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Learn alongside exceptional crews from the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, UK ARMY, USAF, USCG, USN, US ARMY, and USMC as they recount their encounters with danger and survival. Chart Your Course to Safety: Inside these pages, you'll discover 61 meticulously curated lessons that serve as an essential survival guide for both civilian and military helicopter pilots. Whether you're soaring through the skies in a commercial or private chopper, these eye-opening insights will equip you with the tools to navigate even the most challenging situations. Unveiling Hidden Risks: Even seasoned aviators can fall prey to unforeseen hazards. Through real-life stories, you'll witness how experienced pilots encountered unexpected dangers and emerged triumphant. By learning from their trials, you'll gain the wisdom needed to spot signs that pilots and ground crew may overlook until it's too late. A Window into Military Aviation: This is the sixth instalment in the renowned Lessons From The Sky series, offering unparalleled lessons from every corner of the military. Gain a rare glimpse into the daily risks faced by pilots and crew members, and elevate your understanding of aviation safety to new heights. Plus, with space to jot down your own preventive strategies, this book becomes an interactive toolkit for safe flying. Empowering Every Aviator: Whether you're a current pilot or nurturing dreams of taking flight, "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" is a must-read to prioritize safety above all. Elevate your skills, enhance your decision-making, and safeguard yourself and your passengers. Chart Your Flight to Safety: Embrace the insights that could save lives. Blue skies await those who equip themselves with the knowledge to overcome adversity. Order your copy of "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" now and embark on a journey towards becoming a safer, more informed pilot. The perfect pilot gift. ***Blue Skies***

The Encyclopedia of Aircraft

The Encyclopedia of Aircraft
Author: Robert Jackson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2004
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN:

This book features over 3,000 aircraft, including every significant military and civil fixed-wing type, as well as helicopters and convertiplanes, from over 1,000 manufacturers. For easy reference the entries are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, then chronologically by date of first flight. Detailed specifications are given for a specific variant of each key aircraft, including performance, dimensions, weight, range, and payload.

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.

Military Helicopters

Military Helicopters
Author: Denny Von Finn
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612114504

Military helicopters perform a variety of missions for armed forces around the world. Some of these helicopters are capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour! Readers will discover the history, technology, and future of the world¿s fastest military helicopters.