Author: Dewald Venter
Denel Rooivalk
With the South African Border War (1966-1989) operations shifting from low intensity to a high-intensity conventional war in 1985, the South African Defence Force's (SADF) need for a dedicated attack helicopter capable of defeating enemy armor became paramount. South Africa had also become subject of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 418 on 4 November…
The Importance of Military Heritage
Plane Encyclopedia Supports Military Heritage Military events have significantly influenced history, and this is why military heritage is considered to be extremely important as captured by online resources such as Plane, Tank and Naval Encyclopedia. Many of the most significant events shaping history have associations with national defence and conflict across the globe. Preserving military…