Military Helicopters

by Ryan Nagelhout

Overview

Helicopters are special machines that can hover in place and do many different tasks that most planes can’t handle. The military uses many different kinds of helicopters all over the world, and this book will dive into what makes these mighty vehicles so special. From early helicopters to the state-of-the-art machines that power the military today, readers will explore the machines that make a difference in the various branches of the United States military.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482421231
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Ryan Nagelhout's Mighty Military Machines Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Copters 4

Hover and Slide 6

On a Tether 10

Sikorsky R-4 12

The Huey 14

Sea Stallion 16

Chinook 18

Apache 20

Black Hawk 22

Osprey 24

Copters Today 28

Inside an Osprey Helicopter 30

For More Information 31

Glossary 32

Index 32