Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) [Paperback]

Wayne Mutza (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998 | Series: Schiffer Military/Aviation History

Having spent much of its quarter century of military service in the shadows of more glamorous aircraft, the tough, hard-working H-43 helicopter is brought to the forefront in this long overdue account. Recounting the personal experiences of aircrews, and

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764305298
• ISBN-13: 978-0764305290
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book About a Great Helicopter, August 9, 1999

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This review is from: Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Paperback)

This book tells a story about a company that many have never heard of and a helicopter that even less have heard of. Kaman Corporation and its H-43 helicopters. They were unsung hero's of the Viet Nam war performing many more resuces per helicopter deployed than any other. If you like helicopters, history, or just want to read something interesting I highly suggest this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great history of an overlooked helicopter, June 16, 1999

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This review is from: Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Paperback)

Yes, there were more helicopters in Vietnam than the Huey. This book tells the story of the kaman H-43 series...you know the "eggbeater" helicopter. The original '43 served the Navy and Marines in both training and observation roles, and when it was redesigned with turbine power it became the primary short-range Air Force rescue craft of the 60's. Read about the Huskie that was lost in Thialand while trying to save a B-52 crew and you'll appreciate not only the helicopter but the brave crews that served in them. I have several of the author's books, and I'd like to see more heicopter histories...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference for this workhorse aircraft!, September 23, 2009

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This review is from: Kaman H-43: An Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Paperback)

Full of wonderful photos of the H-43 in action, this is yet another book I have read over and over and keep in my aiviation reference collection. It reviews the history from concept, design, prototype, production and usage of this very reliable aircraft. It also makes a great resource for those wishing to build a model.

Throughout the book the written parts help the reader to achieve a greater appreciation of the role played by the H-43 and how many came to depend on it. Highly recommended.