War Machines: Combat Helicopters

War Machines: Combat Helicopters book cover — WAR MACHINES COMBAT HELICOPTERS by David West

War Machines: Combat Helicopters — page 1 — Military Helicopters Helicopters are used by armies navies and air forces around the world During World War II 1939 1945 they had an important role in search and rescue operations They were also used in observation and spotting Later during the Korean War 1950 1953 helicopters carried wounded soldiers from the battlefield to field hospitals It wasn’t until the Vietnam War 1955 1975 that helicopters changed how war was fought During this conflict helicopters were designed for special roles They carried heavy guns to remote places Some were made specifically for attacking tanks Here two Russian Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopters are on patrol The pilot and copilot sit side by side in these This is an unusual arrangement for attack helicopters 4

War Machines: Combat Helicopters — page 2 — Today military forces use helicopters for multiple roles including traditional observation and targeting They are important for quick troop transport and medical evacuation medevac Helicopters also provide close air support CAS by attacking enemy troops They are even important in antisubmarine warfare Military technology has become so advanced that drone helicopters are now standard for observation as well as bombing missions 5

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