- Helicopter - Wikipedia
The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first successful, practical, and fully controllable helicopter in 1936, while in 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 became the first helicopter to reach full-scale production
- Helicopter | Facts, History, Types | Britannica
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
- Helicopters - Airbus
Airbus helicopters are an essential tool for first responders, firefighters, public service operators and military customers flying critical missions across the globe
- 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
- Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson is the most popular helicopter in the sky for a reason Since 1973, we’ve prioritized safety, simplicity, and dependability — allowing more people to accomplish more missions Get to know us
- What Is a Helicopter? (Grades 5-8) - NASA
A helicopter is a type of aircraft that uses rotating, or spinning, wings called blades to fly Unlike an airplane or glider, a helicopter has wings that move
- 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
- Types of Helicopters Explained: Light Utility, Transport, and Heavy . . .
Since practical flights began in the 1930s, helicopters have split into clear categories: light trainers and patrol craft, medium EMS and police models, and heavy platforms for troop and cargo transport Each category balances lift, range, and speeds against operating cost and complexity
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