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.

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. Other …

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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? …

Sep 5, 2025 · In an airplane, the flight path of the wing is fixed in relation to its forward flight; in a helicopter, the flight path of the rotor advances forward (to the helicopter’s nose) and then …

1 day ago · A LifeFlight helicopter crashed in Wilson County on Saturday with emergency crews working to rescue occupants.

2 days ago · A medical helicopter serving Vanderbilt University Medical Center crashed in Tennessee on Saturday, leaving one crew member dead and two others critically injured, the …

Since 1997, the Helicopter History Site has provided freely accessible information on all aspects of helicopters and vertical flight. Featured sections of the website include history of helicopter …

Oct 26, 2025 · A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half-hour on Sunday during separate routine operations over the South China Sea, with all crew members …