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The helicopter main rotor blades have an airfoil shape like an airplanes wing. The entire blade can also be angled by the pilot,through the rotor head. This angle makes it fly or lift.
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How are planes different from helicopters?
Planes have large wings, Helicopters have rotors
Is helicopter includes autugyro?
No, helicopters do not include autogyros. The autogyro has wings and an engine for forward movement.No, helicopters do not include autogyros. The autogyro has wings and an engine for forward movement.
What are old helicopters made of?
By chicken wings
What does a rotor head on a helicopter do?
Its Spins The Helicopters Wings
What do you call the helicopters wings?
It's called a propeller.
What kind of aircraft doesnt use fixed wings?
Helicopters don't use fixed wings
What is the only mammal with no wings that can't fly but does fly?
Humans. We don't have wings, but we build airplanes and helicopters.
What is an aircraft without fixed wings?
A helicopter is an aircraft without fixed wings. Helicopters can also be known as rotorcraft.
What will helicopters be made of in the future?
According to NASA, future helicopters may be probably made of shape-changing materials.
Why do helicopters always have a set of two blades?
Helicopters have 2 sets of blades to keep the helicopter balanced. This is due to the unique shape of the helicopter.
Is auto gyro's safer than helicopters?
Yes, probably, they do have small wings and free auto-rotation.
How do helicopters fly without wings?
They derive lift and propulsion from the rotor
