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The tiny Cold War helicopter the Marines almost took into combat

The 1950s were a time of rapid innovation in aviation. The world emerged from World War II with an intense curiosity about ...
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NASA Mars helicopter ends mission after 1,004 days, exceeding all expectations

When NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter lost contact just above the surface of Mars on January 18, 2024, it marked the end of a ...

Royals fly equivalent of twice around the world in helicopters

Two new royal helicopters that came into service earlier this year have already notched up 58,000 miles between them – the ...
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Cal Fire deploys new night-flying helicopter to Paso Robles

Cal Fire added six new night-flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters, one of which is now located at the Paso Robles Air Attack Base. Photo courtesy of Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit Just as California moves ...
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Why Do Helicopters Need Tail Rotors? (And How Some Can Fly Without Them)

The fundamental design principles behind rotary-wing aircraft date back to the Renaissance, with some of the earliest-known designs belonging to Leonardo da Vinci. Naturally, technology has ...