helicopters

Colorful photographs and simple text describe what helicopters do and introduce the people who operate them.

A simple introduction to different kinds of helicopters and their uses.

Discusses the AH-64 Apache helicopter's uses, engines, weapons, and future in the U.S. Army.

Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Igor Sikorsky, the Russian-American man who built the first successful helicopter.

Introduces students to the features and capabilities of the latest generation of Apache helicopters, describing their key components, the role they play in combat, and their uses in the twenty-first century.

Describes the different types of helicopters used in warfare and their use over land and at sea.

Presents a history of military helicopters with descriptions of some notable models from the U.S. Air Force.

Young readers will meet the fearless soldiers who serve our country, and also get an inside look at how they train for, and carry out, their dangerous missions. From rescuing hostages in Iran to capturing terrorists in Pakistan, no job is too tough for members of the Army Night Stalkers.

An introduction to the AH-64D Apache Longbow attach helicopter, covering the aircraft's origins, military and performance specifications, and use in key combat and peacekeeping missions.