The Bell 47 is a single-rotor single-engine light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was based on the third Bell 30 prototype, which was the company’s first helicopter designed by Arthur M. Young. The 47 became the first helicopter certified for…

In 1949, the Hiller UH-12 (or Model 360 by United Helicopters) became the first helicopter to make a transcontinental flight from California to New York. When Hiller upgraded the engine and the rotor blades, the company designated the new model as the UH…

The Aérospatiale Alouette II is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale. It was the first production helicopter powered by a gas turbine engine instead of the heavier conventional piston powerplant. On 12 March…

The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) AS355 Écureuil 2 (or Twin Squirrel) is a twin-engine light utility helicopter developed and originally manufactured by Aérospatiale in France. The Écureuil 2 was directly derived from the single-engined AS350 Écureuil…

The Schweizer S300 series (formerly Hughes 300, Schweizer 300, and Sikorsky S-300) family of light utility helicopters was originally produced by Hughes Helicopters, as a development of the Hughes 269. Later manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft, and currently…

A Soviet combat armored helicopter Mi-24D. Designed by M. Mil in 1969. Crew – 3, armament – 12.7 mm YakB machine gun; NAR UB-32 outboard blocks armament mounts, speed – 320 km/h, ceiling – 4500 m, flight range – 595 km, two engines, each engine power – 2200…

The Aérospatiale Alouette III is a single-engine, light utility helicopter developed by French aircraft company Sud Aviation. During its production life, it proved to be a relatively popular rotorcraft; including multiple licensed manufacturers, more than…

Alouette II is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale. It was the first production helicopter powered by a gas turbine engine instead of the heavier conventional piston powerplant. On 12 March 1955, the prototype…

SE 313B F-GATQ Alouette II made by SNCASE in 1960. Engine power: 400 HP The Aérospatiale Alouette II is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale. It was the first production helicopter powered by a gas turbine…

The Bell H-13 Sioux is a single-engine single-rotor light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. Westland Aircraft manufactured the Sioux under license for the British military as the Sioux AH.1 and HT.2. First flight: 8 December 1945 (Bell 47 prototype) Status:…

The Aérospatiale Gazelle (company designations SA 340, SA 341 and SA 342) is a French five-seat helicopter, commonly used for light transport, scouting and light attack duties. It is powered by a single Turbomeca Astazou turbine engine and was the first helicopter…

The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single- and twin-engined helicopters, manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec, plant. Originally developed as the Bell YOH-4 for the United States Army’s Light Observation Helicopter program, it was not…

The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter that was designed and originally produced by the French aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation. It is capable of carrying up to 20 passengers as well as a variety…

A Soviet KA-25 PLO shipborne anti-submarine helicopter from 1965. Load – 900 kg, crew – 4-5, armament – 1 torpedo, 4 air-to-earth missiles, speed – 220 km/h, ceiling – 4000 m, flight range – 450 km, power – 900 HP The Kamov Ka-25 (NATO reporting name “Hormone”)…

The Westland Whirlwind helicopter was a British licence-built version of the U.S. Sikorsky S-55/H-19 Chickasaw. It primarily served with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm in anti-submarine and search and rescue roles. Manufacturer: Westland Aircraft First flight:…

The Aerotécnica AC-14 was a Spanish five-seat light helicopter of the 1950s, designed by Jean Cantinieau, based on enlarging his Nord Norelfe design. The AC-14 continued the Cantinieau practice of mounting the engine forward of the main rotor, and like the…

The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter. The Puma was originally built by Sud Aviation of France, and continued to be made by Aérospatiale.

Mi-6 AYA. A Soviet airborne command post (Looking Glass) helicopter from 1975. Crew- 5, flight range – 620 km, max. speed – 250 km/h, ceiling – 4500 m The Mil Mi-6 (NATO reporting name Hook), given the article number izdeliye 50 and company designation V…