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Recent Examples of rotorcraft
Light helicopters were first developed in the 1960s as part of a trend to create small, agile rotorcraft for observation, reconnaissance and the transport of troops into challenging terrains.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
Today’s rotorcraft are also increasingly sophisticated, with faster speeds and greater range.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
That one is in the concept stage, but a wilder one has been green-lighted to send a rotorcraft to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
The contract covers launch services and related costs for SpaceX to launch Dragonfly, a rotorcraft designed to explore the alien environment of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
—Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
Today’s rotorcraft are also increasingly sophisticated, with faster speeds and greater range.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
That one is in the concept stage, but a wilder one has been green-lighted to send a rotorcraft to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
The contract covers launch services and related costs for SpaceX to launch Dragonfly, a rotorcraft designed to explore the alien environment of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
—Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotorcraft
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The helicopter destroyer is undergoing conversion into Japan's first aircraft carrier since World War II.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The company, known for producing propulsion systems for airplanes, helicopters, and missiles, is expected to be exposed to any change in the global tariff regime.—
Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lodges, reachable only by chopper or small plane, such as those from Pelorus Air, create a circuit for both golfers and wine aficionados as well as for hikers looking to explore peaks, glaciers, and deep-river gorges à la hobbits Frodo and Sam.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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What follows is something resembling a helicopter dogfight in which multiple Army choppers chase Tommy and company through the LA sky.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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During that time, the copter flew around the Statue of Liberty, cruised over to the George Washington Bridge, then turned around and headed south.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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An optional Reverse Flight Kit even allows the copter to fly upside-down.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inspired as a child by the supersonic helo on the television series Airwolf, Hill spent 25 years planning the HX50 before unveiling a rendering in 2020.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Coordinating shades of green throughout the room helo tie together the area.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2023
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“Rotorcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotorcraft. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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