This publication covers the legendary soviet multipurpose type, the Mi-8 Hip helicopter. As a very first book it describes not only the history and status of th

220 color and b&w photos, plus 8 pages of drawingsAll known versions are listed in the book as are the type's most importantoperators. Many of the variants are

This book traces the history of Sikorsky aviation and its founder, Igor I. Sikorsky, one of the most talented and versatile aeronautical pioneers in history. Si

In the early 1950s a need arose in the Soviet Union for a heavy transport and assault helicopter capable of airlifting cargo weighing up to 6 tons (13,230 lbs)

The inside story of one of the world’s most famous military helicopters. Written by an acknowledged aircraft expert and accompanied by original photography.