Author: Walt Brody
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541557409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.
How Military Helicopters Work
Author: Walt Brody
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541557409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541557409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.
How Military Helicopters Work
Author: Walt Brody
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541574575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541574575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the world's most recognizable military vehicles is described in lively text and fascinating photos.
American Military Helicopters and Vertical/Short Landing and Takeoff Aircraft Since 1941
Author: E.R. Johnson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476677344
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476677344
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
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.
Marines and Helicopters, 1946-1962
Author: Eugene W. Rawlins
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500102852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
During the early stages of helicopter development, when helicopters were able to lift just slightly more than their own weight, the military services were eagerly seeking to obtain a variety of larger, more useful helicopters. The youthful helicopter industry expressed optimism, although at times unrealistic, in its ability to meet the military requirements. The development of the helicopter program within the Marine Corps was sparked by the foresight and imagination of the officers of the period. While early helicopters provided stepping stones for an orderly progression of the program, the slowness of the technical advances and the periods of financial austerity after World War II and Korea prevented the Marine Corps from developing the vertical envelopment concept as rapidly as desired. The program gained interest and momentum, however, as a result of the success of helicopters in Korea. As Lieutenant General Gerald C. Thomas stated: "Indeed, the helicopter gave clear evidence, from its first tactical employment, that a major advance in combat was at hand." This history, which traces the development of helicopters in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1962, offers a tribute to the creative vision and planning of a handful of Marine officers who conceived of the vertical assault concept in amphibious operations at a time when suitable aircraft to make it work did not exist. The story of the subsequent struggle to procure and develop those aircraft, to refine a doctrine for their employment, and to familiarize the Marine Corps with their use is an interesting and vital part of modern Marine Corps history. The documentary basis for this monograph was primarily the official records of the Marine Corps and Navy Department, but considerable use was made of interviews and correspondence with key individuals involved in all phases of helicopter development.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781500102852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
During the early stages of helicopter development, when helicopters were able to lift just slightly more than their own weight, the military services were eagerly seeking to obtain a variety of larger, more useful helicopters. The youthful helicopter industry expressed optimism, although at times unrealistic, in its ability to meet the military requirements. The development of the helicopter program within the Marine Corps was sparked by the foresight and imagination of the officers of the period. While early helicopters provided stepping stones for an orderly progression of the program, the slowness of the technical advances and the periods of financial austerity after World War II and Korea prevented the Marine Corps from developing the vertical envelopment concept as rapidly as desired. The program gained interest and momentum, however, as a result of the success of helicopters in Korea. As Lieutenant General Gerald C. Thomas stated: "Indeed, the helicopter gave clear evidence, from its first tactical employment, that a major advance in combat was at hand." This history, which traces the development of helicopters in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1962, offers a tribute to the creative vision and planning of a handful of Marine officers who conceived of the vertical assault concept in amphibious operations at a time when suitable aircraft to make it work did not exist. The story of the subsequent struggle to procure and develop those aircraft, to refine a doctrine for their employment, and to familiarize the Marine Corps with their use is an interesting and vital part of modern Marine Corps history. The documentary basis for this monograph was primarily the official records of the Marine Corps and Navy Department, but considerable use was made of interviews and correspondence with key individuals involved in all phases of helicopter development.
World Encyclopedia of Civil and Military Helicopters
Author: Giorgio Apostolo
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780002181419
Category : Helicopters
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780002181419
Category : Helicopters
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
How Do Helicopters Work?
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761389660
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Take a ride in a helicopter and learn what makes it fly.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761389660
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Take a ride in a helicopter and learn what makes it fly.
The World Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters
Author: Francis Crosby
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754823865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754823865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfare
Author: Walter Boyne
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 1455615684
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The helicopter was introduced to warfare during World War II. Since then, it has had a profound effect at both the tactical and strategic levels. This in-depth book by a military aviation expert examines the growth of the helicopter's importance in warfare and argues convincingly that severe flaws in the military procurement process have led to U.S. troops using antiquated helicopter designs in combat despite billions spent on research and development.
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 1455615684
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The helicopter was introduced to warfare during World War II. Since then, it has had a profound effect at both the tactical and strategic levels. This in-depth book by a military aviation expert examines the growth of the helicopter's importance in warfare and argues convincingly that severe flaws in the military procurement process have led to U.S. troops using antiquated helicopter designs in combat despite billions spent on research and development.
Cyclic and Collective
Author: Shawn Coyle
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557090660
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Possibly the most complete book written to date on helicopters and helicopter flying. Covers subjects not covered by other manuals such as turbine engines, performance, flight manuals, automatic flight controls, legal aspects, introductory stability and control and multi-engine helicopters.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557090660
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Possibly the most complete book written to date on helicopters and helicopter flying. Covers subjects not covered by other manuals such as turbine engines, performance, flight manuals, automatic flight controls, legal aspects, introductory stability and control and multi-engine helicopters.
Helicopters of the World
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN: 9780517405062
Category : Military helicopters.
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
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
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN: 9780517405062
Category : Military helicopters.
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
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