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The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is a versatile military helicopter, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, that has been in use since the 1970s. Over the years, it has been used in a variety of roles, including medical evacuation, search and rescue, troop transport, and as a gunship. Despite its reputation as a military workhorse, many UH-60 Black Hawks have been …
The Bell 525 Relentless is a new, state-of-the-art helicopter developed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. The helicopter is designed for the oil and gas industry, and is intended to transport personnel and equipment to offshore oil rigs and platforms. The Bell 525 is a large, twin-engine helicopter that can carry up to 16 passengers and …
Black Hawk helicopters, designated the UH-60 Black Hawk, are widely used by civilian operators as well as military and law enforcement agencies for a variety of missions, including transportation, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and heavy lift operations. However, these very capable helicopters are not typically used for lift services inside major cities because they require special permission to …
The hydrogen-powered helicopter! HyPoint, an aviation company based around hydrogen fuel cells and the implementation of their technology in modern aviation, has completed a draft for their first major project, the world’s first hydrogen-powered helicopter. HyPoint has partnered together with another aviation company that shares its goals of hydrogen-powered aviation, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. The helicopter has not fully been created …
Black Hawk is more than just an early 2000s film with Joshua Hartnett; it is actually the name of the military’s hallmark Long-Range Assault Aircraft. Designed to get in and out of tight spots in enemy terrain without detection, the Black Hawk has been a key offensive and defensive force for the military. However, the military is now taking bids …
Helicopter technology rarely stays static for long. Although the fundamental features of helicopters as we know them haven’t changed much in the decades since their first invention, numerous details have. In fact, major parts of their performance and design are constantly shifting into new performance metrics. This innovation applies to both civilian and military chopper designs and frequently appears on …
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $24.3 million grant to equip US utility and attack helicopters with their proprietary Link 16 military data link to enable them to exchange tactical pictures, texts, and messaging with troops on the ground and in the seas. The AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters will be outfitted with the technology designed to help improve …
Police using latest tech along with helicopters Helicopters are among the most versatile flying machines in existence. Naturally enough, this makes them useful for many diverse tasks, especially among police. Cops have used choppers for aerial rescue operations, traffic surveillance, disaster monitoring and of course, for chasing down criminal suspects. In this last category, some departments have utilized rather interesting …
Vegan helicopter created for animal activist fashion pioneer. Is a vegan helicopter even possible? Dr. Urs Brunner ordered an ACH145 helicopter, but he had a special request. His wife, ethical fashion pioneer Daniela Brunner, wanted a luxury vegan helicopter, specifically the interior. Airbus Corporate Helicopters took the idea and ran with it, creating an entirely plant-based interior. The specially made …
Helicopter Lift for Construction? Construction helicopters are one of those machines that probably provoke a great deal of curiosity in people who’ve never had to work with them to any degree. After all, while everyone recognizes the tremendous mechanical power of terrestrial construction machinery, it’s easy to wonder just how much of this same stamina a seemingly fragile rotary flying …