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 stationary in the air.

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.

1 day ago · A private helicopter crashed Friday in a mountainous area of Arizona, killing all four people aboard, officials said. Those killed were the 59-year-old pilot, two 21-year-old women and a 22-year …

1 day ago · Family members have identified four people killed in a helicopter crash east of Phoenix after authorities said the aircraft struck a slackline stretched across a canyon. Federal investigators were ...

1 day ago · A private helicopter crashed Friday in a mountainous area of Arizona, killing all four people aboard, officials said. Those killed were the 59-year-old pilot, two 21-year-old women and a 22-year ...

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 …

Nov 13, 2025 · Nearly 100 years after practical rotorcraft first flew, rotary-wing machines now reach remote peaks and congested city rooftops with life-saving speed. A helicopter is a rotorcraft that uses …

1 day ago · The helicopter crashed after it appeared to run into a recreational slackline. All four people who died were related.

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 …

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 …