A01=Rich Pittman
Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Author_Rich Pittman
Aviation
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=NHW
Category=NL-HB
Category=NL-WG
Category=WGM
COP=United Kingdom
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Flights
Flying
Format=BC
Helicopters
History
HMM=234
IMPN=Amberley Publishing
ISBN13=9781445674360
Language_English
Military History of Strategy
PA=Available
PD=20170915
POP=Chalford
Price=€10 to €20
PS=Active
PUB=Amberley Publishing
Subject=History
Subject=Transport: General Interest
Transport
War & Defence Operations
WG=303
WMM=165
Product details
- ISBN 9781445674360
- Weight: 303g
- Dimensions: 165 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Sep 2017
- Publisher: Amberley Publishing
- Publication City/Country: Chalford, GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Designed by the European Helicopter Industries (EHI) partnership during the 1980s, initially as a naval helicopter to help combat the threat of an attack from Soviet missile submarines, the Merlin has evolved into a multi-role helicopter today.
The AW101 combines the most advanced technologies, safety by design, mission systems and leading-edge manufacturing to provide a proven platform for long-range Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in certain countries. With a typical range of 750 nm (over 1,300 km) in standard configuration, the AW101 is the most capable SAR helicopter in the world today. Other roles include transportation for Heads of State and VVIP operators; Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO); Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW); Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC); Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM); troop transport; utility support, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC; and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).
Lavishly illustrated throughout, Rich Pittman offers a fascinating portrait of an enduring and popular aircraft and traces its journey from design to the front line.
Rich Pittman has been an aviation enthusiast his entire life, with his father being employed at Westland's helicopter factory in Yeovil. He also has a passion for travel and photography, and likes to combine these with his love of aviation.
