Parts of a Helicopter

Troops must move in or out of dangerous combat zones quickly. No aircraft does that better than helicopters. The design of rotary-wing aircraft allows them to take off or land in almost any area. The mast rotates two or more rotor blades which lift the helicopter straight up. Swashplate control the flight angle, and synchronized elevators stabilize it. The tail rotor and stabilizer bar provide the pilot with precise control. Skids or landing gear support the helicopter when it lands to load or unload troops and supplies. Tail skids protect the tail boom during landings. The motor mount holds the engine in place, and the cowling covers the engine to protect it from damage in flight or combat. It also redirects airflow.