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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
315 kr
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Step into the fascinating world of the Mi-24 Hind, the pioneering attack helicopter that, due to its exceptional performance, heavy payload and extraordinary adaptability, became a symbol of Soviet engineering prowess.With stunning photographs capturing its entire service life, Mil Mi-24 Hind: The Iconic Soviet and Russian Attack Helicopter charts the remarkable journey of this unique aircraft, from its origins as a versatile attack model in African, European, Central American and Asian conflicts, including Afghanistan, to its enduring legacy in the current war in Ukraine. It examines, with detailed analysis of engineering decisions, the development of the Hind and its various modifications, starting with the early provisional Mi-24A model through to the Mi-35M export variant and high-speed PSV demonstrator.Discover why the Mi-24 Hind has been adopted by a third of the world’s militaries—no other helicopter has been used by more countries or in more conflicts—and understand how its ability to operate under any conditions revolutionized Soviet military aviation. Whether you're an aviation expert, a history buff, or just someone interested in knowing how a single helicopter design has influenced battlefield tactics on a global scale, this is a book for you.
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
305 kr
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This publication covers the legendary soviet multipurpose type, the Mi-8 Hip helicopter. As a very first book it describes not only the history and status of the original Mi-8 variants powered by TV2-117 engines starting with the V-8 prototype and the Mi-8MT (for export known as Mi-17) models powered by TV3-117 engines, but also the Mi-8AMT (Mi-171) family up to the latest Mi-8AMTSh-VN special operations variant. Each version is introduced by its development and production history and by the service and export. A separate chapter is dedicated to the detailed description of all Mi-8/17/171 family upgrades done by Belorussian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Finnish, French, Israeli, Lithuanian, Polish, Serbian, Slovak, South African, Turkish, UAE, UK, Ukrainian, US, Yugoslavian and of course Russian companies. All known special variants and demonstrators are described in detail as well.The publication includes list of export production and also list of re-exports giving to the reader a full idea of the world footprint of the Hip. A detailed technical description is attached highlighting variants' deviations. All variants and upgrades are lavishly illustrated by mostly color pictures including strip-down and walk-around pictures of the helicopter and its systems. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers.