{"product_id":"9781445674360","title":"The Merlin EH(AW) 101 : From Design to Front Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Pittman, Rich, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 15\/09\/2017,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 96 pages, 140 Illustrations, unspecified,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Amberley Publishing,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Amberley Publishing,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Military history, Aircraft: general interest\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781445674360\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by the European Helicopter Industries (EHI) partnership during the 1980s, initially as a naval helicopter to help combat the threat of an attack from Soviet missile submarines, the Merlin has evolved into a multi-role helicopter today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AW101 combines the most advanced technologies, safety by design, mission systems and leading-edge manufacturing to provide a proven platform for long-range Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in certain countries. With a typical range of 750 nm (over 1,300 km) in standard configuration, the AW101 is the most capable SAR helicopter in the world today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther roles include transportation for Heads of State and VVIP operators; Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO); Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW); Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC); Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM); troop transport; utility support, CASEVAC\/MEDEVAC; and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavishly illustrated throughout, Rich Pittman offers a fascinating portrait of an enduring and popular aircraft and traces its journey from design to the front line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36716623954073,"sku":"9781445674360","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781445674360.jpg?v=1602693754","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781445674360","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}