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Helicopters

A helicopter is an aircraft which is propelled and lifted in the air by one or more large horizontal rotors. Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first operational helicopter manufactured by Focke-Achgelis in 1936.

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What materials are used in helicopters?

Helicopters are made with sophisticated specialized engines and heavy materials which is fueled with special gas. They are also made of steel which makes it really heay.

How are helicopters used in a medical setting?

Helicopters where used in several medical settings both Civil and Military. One of the most famous of these helicopters was the Bell H-13 Sioux most noted in the show M.A.S.H.

How much are coast guard helicopter pilots paid?

Coast Guard Helicopter pilots usually make anywhere from $60 to $80 dollars per hour.

What energy transformation iis needed to start a helicopter?

To start a helicopter, the energy transformation needed involves converting chemical energy stored in the fuel into mechanical energy. This is achieved by the combustion of fuel in the engine, which creates the necessary rotational motion to start the helicopter's rotor blades.

What is a helicopter crane used for?

For lifting heavy objects that would be awkward or hard for a regular crane to do.

How the rotor is made to turn in a helicopter?

The engine is driving a transmission which turns the rotor

What is a pitch on a helicopter?

that is the way the rotro blades are angled.

Was the helicopter to carry people?

Yes, one of the main purposes of the helicopter was to carry people.

What is a two bladed helicopter called?

It is still just a helicopter regardless of number of blades.

Was helicopters used in the malayan conflict?

Yes, helicopters were used in the Malayan conflict. The RAF used large twin rotor helicopters called Belvederes and smaller ones called Whirlwind and Wessex. The British Army had other even smaller ones there.

Yes, helicopters were used in the Malayan conflict. The RAF used large twin rotor helicopters called Belvederes and smaller ones called Whirlwind and Wessex.The British Army had other even smaller ones there.

Were there helicopters 2000 years ago?

No, there were no helicopters 2,000 years ago

Which helicopter hovers the longest the one with the long propellers or the short propellers?

The Helicopter with the long propellers creates more list and has to do less rotations, and use less power than the one with short proplellers. Therefore Helicopter with the long propellers will hover and stay in air longer than the one with short propellers.

How far can a blackhawk helicopter go on a tank of fuel?

Bear in mind there are many versions of the UH-60, but most can fly about 1,350 miles without refuelling

How many wheels in helicopter?

Different helicopters have different landing gear. some just have skids, some have 3 wheels, some have 4.

Why wasn't helicopter used in 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Nome?

Helicopters were developed and built during the first half-century of flight, with the Focke-Wulf Fw 61 being the first operational helicopter in 1936.

Does a helicopter have a rotary engine?

No, rotary engines went out of use in aircraft in WW1.

Is a helicopter a type of airplane?

no a helicopter is not a airplane because helicopter lifts but a plane takes off and a helicopters propeller is huger than a planes