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- Helicopter - Wikipedia
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
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New details are emerging about the deadly collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter in January near Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people Three days…
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- Helicopter | Facts, History, Types | Britannica
A helicopter is an aircraft with at least one horizontal propeller or rotor which enables the craft to take off and land vertically, move in any direction, and remain stationary in the air
- 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)
- How Helicopters Work - HowStuffWorks
One thing that has characterized the helicopter since its invention in the 1930s has been the absurdity of the machine The contraption simply looks unable to deliver on its promise, which is to fly up and down, backward and forward, right and left
- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Helicopter - Federal Aviation Administration
As an aircraft, the primary advantages of the helicopter are due to the rotor blades that revolve through the air, providing lift without requiring the aircraft to move forward This lift allows the helicopter to hover in one area and to take off and land vertically without the need for runways
- 21 Types of Helicopters Explained (A Full Guide)
So if you’re a helicopter buff or just curious about helicopters, come along as we explore the seven types of helicopters and learn what separates them from the rest What is a helicopter? A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied horizontally by spinning rotors
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