Helicopter

nounStandard termAviation

A rotorcraft that generates lift and thrust from engine-driven overhead rotors.

A type of aircraft that uses one or more engine-driven horizontal rotors to provide both lift and propulsion. This design allows the vehicle to take off and land vertically, hover in place, and fly forward, backward, or laterally, making it ideal for restricted landing zones and complex aerial work.

Heard on the job

The medical helicopter is inbound to the roof pad.

Also heard as

  • chopper
  • helo