Helicopters at War
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0600345300 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Special Features | • Dust jacket |
| Condition | like NEW |
| Author(s) | Bill Gunston |
| Publisher | The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Published date | 1977 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 23 x 31 x 1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • HÉLICOPTÈRES - AUTOGIRES • AVIATION MILITAIRE • GUERRES - BATAILLES |
Description
The helicopter has proved one of the most useful forms of aircraft both in its versatility and ability to operate from the smallest patch of flat ground. From the earliest pioneers such as the Soviet TsAGI and the successful development of the German Focke-Achgelis rotorcraft.
After an intensive period of development based on a historical background the proof of the helicopter of the helicopter was to be the rough and tough trail and primitive conditions of land warfare. Each obedient to the lightest touch on the controls provided further confidence in the military worth. The first turbine-engined machine was created.
The whole new dimension of capability was entered into by the American forces who redesigned whole new different helicopters. The test of the helicopter in its ultimate form was the first armed assault transport helicopters which led to an independent deployment in a highly sophisticated right.
Since the Korean War and more particularly in the Vietnam war have the helicopters demonstrated their adaptability and their helicopter troop carrying capability have been expressing greater confidence in rotary wing machines. Bill Gunston has compiled a most thorough and competent description of the development of military helicopters worldwide.