Its maneuverability impresses pilots and laymen alike. Its design,
which makes it capable of extreme controlled/short takeoff and
landing (Ultra C/STOL), attracted the almost instant interest of
the United States military. Developed through collaboration between
Dr. Otto Koppen of MIT and Dr. Lynn Bollinger of Harvard, the Helio
Courier was designed to be one of the safest, most versatile
aircraft ever produced - and lived up to this claim in ways that
even in some cases exceeded the designers' expectations. This book
gives the reader a comprehensive developmental history of the Helio
Courier, one of the most remarkable planes in the annals of
aviation. It begins by discussing the progenitors of the Helio
Courier and the drive behind developing an aircraft with such
unprecedented safety and flight capabilities. Then, starting with
the Helio's inception in the late 1940s, this volume follows the
aircraft through drawing board, prototype and post-production
stages. It examines the role the plane has played in military
operations in Vietnam and various covert operations since. The
final chapter looks at the possible future of the aircraft. Sources
for this intensively researched history include interviews from
former Helio company officials, independent archival data, news
articles and FAA type design specifications.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2013 |
First published: |
October 2013 |
Authors: |
Frank Joseph Rowe
|
Dimensions: |
251 x 175 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
244 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-7719-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7864-7719-9 |
Barcode: |
9780786477197 |
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