Heli ID

Question 1

Answer 1

Mil Mi-8 / Mi-17
Manufacturer: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Origin: Russia
Primary Use: Transport, utility, armed support
Engine / Rotor: 2× Klimov TV2-117A turboshafts, 5-blade main rotor
Key ID Features: Large fuselage, high-mounted engines, tail rotor on left, fixed landing gear

Question 2

Answer 2

Bell UH-1 Iroquois (“Huey”)
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Troop transport, medevac, utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming T53-L-13, 2-blade main rotor
Key ID Features: Long skids, narrow fuselage, tail rotor on left, 2-blade system, horizontal stab on left

Question 3

Answer 3

Bell 206 JetRanger
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Civil utility, training, law enforcement
Engine / Rotor: 1× Allison 250-C20J, 2-blade teetering rotor
Key ID Features: Narrow pointed nose, tail rotor on right, tall vertical fin, skid gear

Question 4

Answer 4

Robinson R44
Manufacturer: Robinson Helicopter Company
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Training, light utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, 2-blade main rotor
Key ID Features: Bubble canopy, tail rotor on left, horizontal stab on right, T-bar cyclic

Question 5

Answer 5

Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil / Astar / Squirrel
Manufacturer: Eurocopter / Airbus
Origin: France
Primary Use: Law enforcement, EMS, utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 3-blade Starflex rotor
Key ID Features: Sloped nose, high tail boom, tail rotor on left, skids, large panoramic windshield

Question 6

Answer 6

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Manufacturer: Sikorsky
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Military transport, assault, medevac
Engine / Rotor: 2× GE T700-GE-701C/D, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Wide fuselage, retractable wheels, canted tail rotor on right, large top inlets

Question 7

Answer 7

Robinson R22
Manufacturer: Robinson Helicopter Company
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Training
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming O-320, 2-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Small/light build, bubble canopy, tail rotor on left, skid gear

Question 8

Answer 8

Hughes OH-6 Cayuse / MD 500
Manufacturer: Hughes / MD Helicopters
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Military scout, light utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× Allison T63-A-5A, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Egg-shaped body, short tail boom, compact and agile profile

Question 9

Answer 9

Boeing AH-64 Apache
Manufacturer: Boeing
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Attack helicopter
Engine / Rotor: 2× GE T700 turboshafts, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Tandem cockpit, stub wings for weapons, tailwheel gear, mast-mounted sensor dome

Question 10

Answer 10

Eurocopter EC145 / H145
Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters
Origin: France/Germany
Primary Use: EMS, law enforcement, civil utility
Engine / Rotor: 2× Turbomeca Arriel 1E2, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Large cabin, fenestron tail (in newer models), sliding cabin doors, tall vertical fin

Question 11

Answer 11

Bell 47
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Training, agriculture, light utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming VO-435, 2-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Bubble canopy, exposed tail boom, teetering rotor, skids

Question 12

Answer 12

Mil Mi-2
Manufacturer: WSK PZL-Świdnik
Origin: Poland
Primary Use: Utility, medevac, training
Engine / Rotor: 2× GTD-350 turboshafts, 3-blade main rotor
Key ID Features: Bulky fuselage, horizontal stab mid-tail boom, tail rotor on left, fixed landing gear

Question 13

Answer 13

Mil Mi-24
Manufacturer: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Origin: Russia
Primary Use: Attack and troop transport
Engine / Rotor: 2× TV3-117, 5-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Stub wings, tandem cockpit, tail rotor on left, heavy armor

Question 14

Answer 14

Hughes TH-55 Osage
Manufacturer: Hughes Helicopters
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Military training
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming piston, 2-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Very small bubble cockpit, skinny boom, trainer profile

Question 15

Answer 15

Bell AH-1 Cobra
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Attack
Engine / Rotor: 1× Lycoming T53, 2-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Very narrow body, tandem cockpit, thin rotor blades, tail rotor on left

Question 16

Answer 16

Sikorsky H-34
Manufacturer: Sikorsky
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Transport, SAR, anti-submarine
Engine / Rotor: 1× Wright R-1820 radial, 3-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Engine hump in nose, bubble windows, tall gear

Question 17

Answer 17

Mil Mi-4
Manufacturer: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Origin: Russia
Primary Use: Transport, utility
Engine / Rotor: 1× ASh-82 radial engine, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Nose engine design, similar to H-34, tail rotor on left

Question 18

Answer 18

Aérospatiale Alouette III
Manufacturer: Aérospatiale
Origin: France
Primary Use: Light transport, SAR, military scout
Engine / Rotor: 1× Turbomeca Artouste, 3-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Upswept tail boom, sliding doors, sleek design, tail rotor on left

Question 19

Answer 19

Hiller OH-23 Raven
Manufacturer: Hiller Aircraft
Origin: USA
Primary Use: Training, observation
Engine / Rotor: 1× Franklin piston, 2-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Bubble canopy, short tail boom, tail rotor on right

Question 20

Answer 20

Bell 412
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
Origin: USA
Primary Use: EMS, utility, firefighting
Engine / Rotor: 2× PT6T-3D turboshafts, 4-blade rotor
Key ID Features: Square nose, twin-engine exhausts, upgraded Huey body with 4-blade rotor