Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Buch (Softcover): Sachbuch
Westland Lynx
The Record-Breaking Hunter of Sea and Land
Verlag:
Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36360664
EAN: 9798189651731
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mi, 28.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 27.25
Beschreibung
Speed, agility, combat power, and shipboard precision came together in one of Britain's most distinctive helicopters-a machine that crossed the boundaries between naval warfare, battlefield support, reconnaissance, and special operations. Westland Lynx: The Record-Breaking Hunter of Sea and Land. traces the complete historical journey of the British helicopter that served from frigate decks to forward operating areas and became a defining presence in both maritime and land warfare. Written by military aviation historian Roger Bennett. , this volume follows the Lynx from the original WG. 13 requirement and Anglo-French collaboration through engineering development, operational service, combat deployment, export success, and the technological inheritance carried into the Wildcat. Inside, you will discover:. - How one airframe was transformed for two very different services. , from anti-submarine and anti-ship operations at sea to reconnaissance, transport, and anti-armour missions over land- Why the Lynx became the world's fastest conventional helicopter. , including the rotor technology, test programme, and people behind its remarkable speed record- How the aircraft proved itself in the Falklands, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. , with carefully explained missions, adaptations, and operational consequences- What pilots, observers, maintainers, deck crews, and soldiers understood about the Lynx. , including the practical realities hidden behind specifications and official doctrine. Rich in historical context, lesser-known episodes, crew experience, and carefully selected imagery, this book reveals how the Lynx evolved from an ambitious British project into a remarkably adaptable combat aircraft. Enter the cockpit, step onto the flight deck, and discover why the Westland Lynx earned its place among the great helicopters of modern history.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Roger Bennett
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 140