What is the maximum forward speed of a helicopter?
Most helicopters fly at about 170 knots, but some are faster.
Which is faster a Chinook or an Apache?
The CH-47 Chinook has a maximum airspeed of 170 knots, and cruises at 130 knots. The AH-64 Apache has a maximum airspeed of 158 knots, and cruises at 143 knots. The Chinook has a slower cruise speed, but can outrun the Apache due to its higher maximum airspeed.
How does petrol affect the environment?
Petrol is a Fossil fuel. It gives out enormous amounts of Carbon-dioxide on combustion. All vehicles use petrol. So it causes environmental pollution.
When were helicopters first used in combat?
Vertical Envelopment, or the use of helicopters in combat, was first introduced in the Korean war.
What nation invented the first helicopter?
Da Vinci had an idea for one, but it was only on paper. The first flown one was in Spain on Jan., 17, 1923 and was called a gyroplane. The man who flew it was named Sr. Juan de la Cierva.
How many Helicopters are in the Australian Army?
we use chinooks, blackhawks, tigers and kiowas.
I believe the person is asking how many, as in the number, of helicopters are in the army.
What is the list price for an apache helicopter?
From Boeing, off the shelf about $12m.
You will however need to demonstrate that you are a government, friendly to the USA before the sale will be approved.
How much fuel does a plane hold?
It depends on the plane. If it's a small one like a two or four seat cessna, 150 gallons is pretty average. Jumbo jets might carry about 48,000-60,000 gallons
How long can helicopter hover in the same spot?
Indeffinently within fuel limitations, or system temperatures.
What was the main Military Helicopter used in Vietnam and why?
The UH-1 Huey (built by Bell Helicopter), officially called the UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. With the exception of the AH-1 Cobra; US Army choppers are named after US Indian Tribes. Over 5,000 UH-1 (Utility Helicopters) were used in Vietnam, nearly 12,000 helicopters total combining other types. Of those 5,000 Hueys (a slang term derived from the letters U-H), about 3,000 were destroyed in Vietnam. However, about 8,000 Hueys were manufactured. The Huey performed more types of combat than any other bird...medivac, gunship, troop insertions, re-supply ships, SAR-Search and Rescue...to name a few. Other birds used in Vietnam, but not so famous: 1. Kiowa (civilian version is the jet ranger) 2. Cayuse (flown in TV series PI Magnum, starring Tom Selleck, in the 1980's) 3. CH-47 Chinook (twin rotors on top, ramp in the rear for cargo) 4. AH-1 Cobra (US's First factory designed/built attack helicopter) 5. CH-53 Sea Stallions 6. HH53 Jolly Green Giants
Use the word abase in a sentence?
His words caused her abase. Abase means to belittle or degrade someone else with the way you are behaving towards that person.
What is a helicopter blade called?
the blade is called rotor blades
The rotor blades on top are called Main Rotor Blades, because they are the main source of lift for the helicopter. The smaller rotor blades on the tail are called Tail Rotor Blades.
What are the legs that a helicopter lands on called?
Landing struts, and the 'runners' are known as skids.
Why are helicopters important?
They don't need an airstrip. They can take off and land anywhere (weather and ground fire permitting).
What is the average flying altitude of a helicopter?
Most helicopters out there do not have pressurized cabins so the general service ceiling for helicopters today is 10,000 ft. So to answer your question anywhere from 0-10,000 ft. depending on airspace regulations.