The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was the first successful, practical, and fully controllable helicopter in 1936, while in 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 became the first helicopter to reach full-scale production.

Sep 5, 2025 · helicopter, 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.

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Oct 13, 2025 · The S-70UAS U-Hawk is a fully autonomous helicopter that trades a cockpit for 25 percent more cabin space and transformational new capabilities for the ground commander.

So if you’re a helicopter buff or just curious about helicopters, come along as we explore the seven types of helicopters and learn what separates them from the rest. What is a helicopter? …

Jan 11, 2023 · 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 …

Oct 17, 2025 · A West Coast-based AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter crashed in a Southern California desert during a training flight on Thursday evening, the Marine Corps said. One pilot …

Oct 17, 2025 · A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed in Southern California Thursday evening, leaving one pilot dead and another injured.

Mar 29, 2022 · Chapter 01: Introduction to the Helicopter (PDF, 10.2 MB) Chapter 02: Aerodynamics of Flight (PDF, 12.1 MB) Chapter 03: Helicopter Flight Controls (PDF, 12 MB) …

5 days ago · A U.S. Marine Corps pilot based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar was killed and another was injured after their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Imperial …