Insteadof wingshelicopter is equipped withat least onerotor, the rotor bladeswhich rotate athigh speed, creating aliftforce pushingupthe helicopter.With increasing speed,thisliftis reduced,sovortoletyflyat a speed ofa130 to350 km / h, that issmaller than that ofmost airplanes. In addition tothe liftrotorwith a smallslopecreates a cravingfortranslational motion.
Whyhelicoptersare ideal forrescue?
Helicoptersare the mostmaneuverableof theaircraft.Under the directionof an experiencedhelicopter pilotcan flyveryslowly,it is easy tochange directionandevenhoverin one spotat the correct height, allowing youto get on boardanddistresssurvivors.In addition,the helicopter canlandliterally on theheels, picking uptothe most inaccessibleareasinthe disaster area.