military helicopter
1Military helicopter — A Mi 17 and troops, Afghanistan, 2009. A military helicopter is a helicopter that is either specifically built or converted for use by military forces. A military helicopter s mission is a function of its design or conversion. The most common use …
2Helicopter noise reduction — is a topic of research into designing helicopters which can be operated more quietly, reducing the public relations problems with night flying or expanding an airport. In addition, it is useful for military applications in which stealth is… …
3Military glider — Waco CG 4A of the USAF Military gliders (an offshoot of common gliders) have been used by the military of various c …
4helicopter assault force — A task organization combining helicopters, supporting units, and helicopter borne troop units for use in helicopter borne assault operations …
5helicopter lane — A safety air corridor in which helicopters fly to or from their destination during helicopter operations. See also helicopter retirement route …
6helicopter control station — A shipboard aircraft control tower or, on ships not equipped with a control tower, the communications installation that serves as such. On all Coast Guard cutters, the helicopter control station is located in the pilot house. Also called HCS. See …
7helicopter direction center — In amphibious operations, the primary direct control agency for the helicopter group/unit commander operating under the overall control of the tactical air control center …
8helicopter landing site — A designated subdivision of a helicopter landing zone in which a single flight or wave of assault helicopters land to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo …
9helicopter retirement route — The track or series of tracks along which helicopters move from a specific landing site or landing zone. See also helicopter lane …
10helicopter support team — A task organization formed and equipped for employment in a landing zone to facilitate the landing and movement of helicopter borne troops, equipment, and supplies, and to evacuate selected casualties and enemy prisoners of war. Also called HST …
