This fully up-to-date reference book provides an authoritative overview of the military helicopter. It begins with a detailed history, from the ideas of Leonardo da Vinci through to the tilt-rotor aircraft that have operated with coalition forces in Afghanistan. The book continues with an A-Z directory covering over 80 helicopters from the most famous manufacturers including A rospatiale, Agusta, Bell, Boeing-Vertol, Eurocopter, Kamov, Robinson,...