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Early helicopters all used piston engines up to the 1960's . Now most helicopters use jets, except for a few small civilian helicopters. The jets are connected to a very strong and complex transmission which turns the main and tail rotors.
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What is a Chinook helicopter used for?
The Chinook helicopter is an American twin-engine helicopter. The helicopter is used by military forces. The Chinook helicopter is mainly used for troop transportation, artillery movement, and resupply on the battlefield.
Can a motorcycle engine be used for helicopter?
Yes, but snowmobile engines are even better.
What engine was used in the piasecki hup helicopter?
The Paisecki Hup used various versions of the 550 hp Continental R-975 piston engine.
How much does it cost to get a helicopter license?
The cost to obtain a helicopter license varies between locations, type of helicopter used, and prior training. The basic answer would be around $15,000.
Why cant a strong bike engine be used on a helicopter?
because it doesn't generate enough power.
What is a turbine helicopter?
A helicopter with a jet engine. The engine is adapted to give power to a transmission, rather than thrust.
What parts function the helicopter?
the engine
What happens when engine fails in helicopter?
if the engine fails a good pilot can 'auto rotate' using the dead rotor to lower the helicopter
How many people can you fit in a helicopter?
It depends on what type of helicopter.
What is speed of helicopter engine?
There are many different helicopter engines, most of them now jets
Can a helicopter fly at Mach 1.5?
No, a helicopter cannot go at the speed of Mach 1.5. It is because, this kind of propulsion can only be achieved through a jet engine. A helicopter's engine cannot achieve that.
How many cylinders does the R22 helicopter engine have?
The Robinson 22 helicopter has a four cylinder pistol engine. The single-engine light utility helicopter was designed in 1973 and has been in production since 1979. The cost of one of these helicopters is about $270,000.
