Kampfhubschrauber

Attack helicopters are military aircraft that get involved where it matters most: right in the battlefield. They are typically equipped with large-caliber machine guns and air-to-ground missiles. To withstand enemy fire, these helicopters are heavily armored and feature a wide range of defensive measures. In nearly all recent crisis and war zones, attack helicopters have played a significant role. Michael Normann highlights the most important types and presents their development, deployment, and variants.