Air Defense with an Attitude: Helicopter v. Helicopter Combat

Abstract

Helicopters are proliferating among the world's armies. This growing inventory includes armed helicopters equipped with weapons systems suitable for engaging other helicopters in aerial combat. In a major regional conflict, armed helicopters might pose a threat that neither the U.S. Air Force nor U.S. Army is prepared to counter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA435109

Entities

People

  • James H. Adams Iii
  • Lester W. Grau

Organizations

  • United States Army Combined Arms Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Command And Control
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Military Aircraft
  • Rockets
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.