Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

Informationen zum Autor Alexander Mladenov, illustrated by Ian Palmer Klappentext With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. The first Soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship and an assault transport, it served extensively in Afghanistan, and is now employed by militaries across the world. Written by an expert on the 'Hind', an drawing on manufacturing and military sources, this book presents the Mi-24 in all of its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat. Also included are a number of color plates showing the distinct paint schemes employed by various nations in a range of theaters/ theatres and for different armies.A study of the most recognized Soviet helicopter of the Cold War. Zusammenfassung With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. The first Soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship and an assault transport, it served extensively in Afghanistan, and is now employed by militaries across the world. Written by an expert on the 'Hind', an drawing on manufacturing and military sources, this book presents the Mi-24 in all of its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat. Also included are a number of color plates showing the distinct paint schemes employed by various nations in a range of theaters/ theatres and for different armies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Design and development · Variants and users · Weapons and tactics · Operational history · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Miladenov, Alexander Mladenov, Mladenov Alexander
• Assisted by: Ian Palmer (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2010
• EAN: 9781846039539
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-953-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 247 mm x 5 mm
• Series: New vanguard series; New Vanguard; New Vanguard; New vanguard series
• Subjects: Education and learning; Humanities, art, music > History > Contemporary history (1945 to 1989); HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, Aviation, Military vehicles, Warfare & defence, Air forces and warfare, Modern warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General