Weapons of War Attack Helicopters

The full potential of the helicopter as a deadly attack gunship was not fully realized until 1955. Today, however, the attack helicopter dominates the battlefield with its advanced weaponry. Follow the development of one of the most deadly modern war machines, from the rise of the HueyCobra in Vietnam to the modern digital warriors such as the Apache and Longbow Apache. Explore helicopter sighting systems and how they are used in combat; learn about the Hinds, Hips, Hogs and Cobras. And find out about the newest models from Europe, Russia and South Africa.