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Combat Helicopters Since 1942

By: Blandford Press

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Blanford Press)

Last Stocked on 7/8/2020

Product Info

Title
Combat Helicopters Since 1942
Publisher
Category
Author
Kenneth Munson
Publish Year
1986
Pages
128
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x1"
NKG Part #
2147571296
Type
Softcover

Description

In the short space of four decades the helicopter has developed from a barely controllable flying oddity into a versatile and highly lethal tactical weapon indispensable to the waging of war on land and sea. The Germans were the first to exploit the military potential of rotary-winged aircraft as early as 1942. From their first uses as a means of extending military man's limited capabilities for scouting and for reaching the parts other vehicles could not reach they are now arbiters of the battle field. This photo-history traces that evolution and presents all the roles by covering the many conflicts and emergencies in which the 'chopper' has been involved.

All helicopter roles are covered - gunships; anti-armor; close-support; casualty-evacuation; anti-submarine warfare; air-sea rescue and aircrew retrieval; airborne early warning; heavy lift; and forward observation liaison. The specialized rocket pods, missiles, 'gatling' guns, chain guns, chemical canisters, HE and cluster bombs, mines, torpedoes, sonars, radars and infra-red equipment that can be fitted to helicopters give the modern helicopter fearful versatility.

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