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  1. Helicopter - Wikipedia

    A Bell 206 helicopter operated by the Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Division Cabin view looking out from a helicopter in flight Bell 412CF looking forward from the tail, showing its …

  2. Helicopter | Facts, History, & Types | Britannica

    Nov 29, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Home | Front Range Heli, Inc.

    We offer services from scenic helicopter tours, helicopter pilot training, and commercial services throughout northern Colorado. Our clients range from thrill-seekers looking for a unique way to …

  4. 21 Types of Helicopters Explained (A Full Guide)

    Helicopters are effective, adaptable, and enable free-spirited flight to accomplish whatever needs to be done when it needs to be done—from firefighting to search and rescue to military …

  5. How does a helicopter work? - Explain that Stuff

    Jan 11, 2023 · 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 …

  6. Helicopters - National Air and Space Museum

    A helicopter is an aircraft that is lifted and propelled by one or more powered rotating wings called rotors. This allows them to operate from small landing sites.

  7. How does a helicopter work? | Who invented helicopters?

    Apr 17, 2025 · At the heart of every helicopter is a remarkable feat of engineering – the spinning rotor system that generates the lift to overcome gravity and propel the aircraft through the air.

  8. Helicopter - Wikiwand

    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 vert...

  9. The Ultimate Guide to Helicopters: History, Types, Uses, and Future ...

    Jun 15, 2025 · A helicopter, also known as a rotorcraft, is an aircraft that uses one or more horizontal rotors to generate lift. The primary difference between a helicopter and a traditional …

  10. Helicopter Database - Helis.com

    Since 1997, the Helicopter History Site has provided freely accessible information on all aspects of helicopters and vertical flight. Featured sections of the website include history of helicopter …