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- Helicopter - Wikipedia
1956 Hiller YROE-1 one-man "Rotorcycle" being tested at NASA Ames Research Center A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally
- Helicopter | Facts, History, Types | Britannica
What is a helicopter? A helicopter is an aircraft with one or more power-driven horizontal propellers or rotors that enable it to take off and land vertically, to move in any direction, or to remain stationary in the air
- How Helicopters Work - HowStuffWorks
An airplane by its nature wants to fly A helicopter does not want to fly It is maintained in the air by a variety of forces and controls working in opposition to each other, and if there is any disturbance in this delicate balance, the helicopter stops flying, immediately and disastrously There is no such thing as a gliding helicopter
- How does a helicopter work? - Explain that Stuff
The science of a helicopter is exactly the same as the science of an airplane: it works by generating lift—an upward-pushing force that overcomes its weight and sweeps it into the air Planes make lift with airfoils (wings that have a curved cross-section)
- The Different Types of Helicopters: From Light Utility to Heavy Lift
Understanding the different types of helicopters and their uses provides insight into their versatility and vital role in modern industries This guide will explore the key categories of helicopters, their primary uses, and notable models in each class 1 Light Utility Helicopters 2 Medium Utility Helicopters 3 Heavy-Lift Helicopters 4
- Helicopter - Rotor, Flight, Design | Britannica
Helicopter - Rotor, Flight, Design: Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, the helicopter’s main airfoil is the rotating blade assembly (rotor) mounted atop its fuselage on a hinged shaft (mast) connected with the vehicle’s engine and flight controls
- Waterfront restaurant witnesses helicopter crash-landing in Michigan . . .
Video captures helicopter crash-landing behind Cabana Blue waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan It's unclear if there were any injuries in the dramatic crash
- 21 Types of Helicopters Explained (A Full Guide)
Helicopters are a type of aircraft people find especially captivating, attracting the attention of everyone from bright-eyed toddlers to hard-bitten war veterans
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