- Helicopter - Wikipedia
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally
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- Helicopter | Facts, History, Types | Britannica
A helicopter is an aircraft with one or more power-driven horizontal propellers or rotors that enable it to take off and land vertically, to move in any direction, or to remain stationary in the air
- How Helicopters Work - HowStuffWorks
A helicopter's main rotor is the most important part of the vehicle It provides the lift that allows the helicopter to fly, as well as the control that allows the helicopter to move laterally, make turns and change altitude To handle all of these tasks, the rotor must first be incredibly strong
- How does a helicopter work? - Explain that Stuff
The science of a helicopter is exactly the same as the science of an airplane: it works by generating lift—an upward-pushing force that overcomes its weight and sweeps it into the air Planes make lift with airfoils (wings that have a curved cross-section)
- What Is a Helicopter? (Grades 5-8) - NASA
A helicopter is a type of aircraft that uses rotating, or spinning, wings called blades to fly Unlike an airplane or glider, a helicopter has wings that move
- 21 Types of Helicopters Explained (A Full Guide)
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied horizontally by spinning rotors Regarding lift, helicopter use allows for vertical take-off and landing, hovering, and forward, backward, and lateral flight
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