Military helicopter

A helicopter designed or operated for military missions, including transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and combat. Its ability to take off and land vertically enables operations from confined or remote sites.

Attack helicopter: A military helicopter optimized to find and attack targets, especially armored vehicles and ground forces. It represents the combat role built around direct firepower and battlefield support.
Helicopter rotor: A rotating assembly of blades that generates lift and controls a helicopter's motion. The rotor provides vertical lift and maneuverability central to military helicopter operations.
Helicopter: A rotorcraft whose powered rotors provide lift and control, allowing vertical takeoff and landing. Military helicopters belong to this broader aircraft type and inherit its flight capabilities.
Fixed-wing aircraft: An aircraft whose wings remain stationary relative to its fuselage during flight. Fixed-wing aircraft generally fly faster and farther, but need runways or specialized launch systems.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk: A twin-engine utility helicopter used by the United States and other countries for transport and support missions. The Black Hawk is a prominent example of a versatile military transport helicopter.
Military transport helicopter: A helicopter designed to carry troops, supplies, or equipment for armed forces. Transport is a core role, moving personnel and cargo where runways are unavailable.
Tandem rotor: A helicopter configuration with two large rotors mounted one ahead of the other. This layout can carry heavy loads without a conventional tail rotor.
Military aviation: The use of aircraft by armed forces for combat, support, transport, and other missions. Military helicopters are one branch of aviation organized around armed-forces requirements.
Tiltrotor: An aircraft that uses tilting rotors for vertical flight and forward flight like an airplane. Tiltrotors combine helicopter-like access with greater cruise speed and range.
Boeing AH-64 Apache: A twin-engine attack helicopter developed for the United States Army. The Apache exemplifies a dedicated platform for armed reconnaissance and attack.

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