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Well honey, a helicopter is called a helicopter because the word "helico" comes from the Greek word "helix" meaning spiral, and "pter" comes from the Greek word "pteron" meaning wing. So basically, it's a flying machine with spiral wings. Now, go impress your friends with that little nugget of knowledge.
What else can I help you with?
What was the first helicopter called?
The first helicopter was called the VS-300.
What is Barack Obama helicopter called?
It's the President's helicopter, and it's called Marine 1.
What is a helicopter with two sets of blades called?
That is a twin rotoe helicopter
What is a blade of a helicopter called?
It is called the rotor.
What is a two bladed helicopter called?
It is still just a helicopter regardless of number of blades.
What is the top of a helicopter called?
the rotor
What was a transport helicopter called in Vietnam?
The helicopters were called "Hueys".
What is the blades on a helicoptor called?
The blades on a helicopter are called rotor blades. They are attached to the rotor mast and rotate to provide lift and control for the helicopter.
What is a helicopter's spinning blade called?
A rotor.
What is a helicopter seed called?
chicken.(kfc)
What was the supply helicopter called in Vietnam war?
I believe it was called 'the Slick'
Can helicopter blades be called wings?
No, they are correctly called 'rotor blades'
