Helicopter

+A **helicopter** is a type of [aircraft](/wiki/aircraft) that achieves lift and thrust using large, spinning [rotor](/wiki/rotor) blades. This unique design allows it to take off and land vertically, hover motionless, and fly in any direction.

+## See also

+- [Aerodynamics](/wiki/aerodynamics)

+- [Flight](/wiki/flight)

+- [VTOL](/wiki/vtol)