The helicopters were called "Hueys".
I believe it was called 'the Slick'
The song in the helicopter scene is called "For what its worth" by Buffalo Springfield
The Vietnam War was nicknamed the "Helicopter War." As it was histories first massive use of the helicopter.
America's first designed & built attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra fielded in the Vietnam War. Note: Any chopper can be called an attack helicopter if its armed for the job. Consequently the terms "designed & built" specifically as a gunship (attack helicopter).
The helicopter was first used as a troop transport.
Dinh La Thang is the Minister of Transport for Vietnam.
Without the helicopter, the war might have gone on, for the US, for 20 or 30 years AFTER the Tonkin Gulf incident...or never have been fought at all; it was that important. The helicopter made the Vietnam War. Vietnam was a helicopter war.
The CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter served as a versatile transport aircraft during the Vietnam War, primarily used for troop transport, logistics, and medical evacuation missions. With its ability to carry heavy loads and operate in diverse terrains, it facilitated the movement of Marines and supplies to and from frontline positions. The helicopter also played a crucial role in search and rescue operations, providing critical support in challenging combat environments. Its dual-rotor design allowed for impressive maneuverability and stability in flight.
Yes he did.
The name of the first helicopter was called kiteoki(meaning an air transport)founded by an African mythologist by the name NKOANA KHUTSO.The first helicopter he created reached an approximate speed of 80 knots per minute.
Nearly 12,000 US helicopters & approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in the Vietnam War. Over 5,000 US helicopters were destroyed and nearly 5,000 US helicopter crewmen were killed in Vietnam. Of those 5000 dead crewmen, about 2,000 were helicopter pilots.
Yes, the word 'helicopter' is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a type of aircraft, a thing. The word helicopter is also a verb; to travel or transport by helicopter.