Military RotorcraftWritten by past and present members of staff of the Royal Military College of Science, this work explains the development of the helicopter from Leonardo da Vinci's air gyroscope to the attack helicopters used in the Gulf. It gives a general technical background and understanding of tactical roles. |
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