Helicopters are a very unique and useful form of aircraft, capable of carrying out many operations that conventional fixed-wing aircraft are unable to do as a result of their VTOL and hovering capabilities. While lift and movement is made possible through rotor assemblies situated on the body of the helicopter, these rotor blades would not spin if not for the energy supplied to them by the engine. While helicopters may take advantage of various engine types depending on their design and intended application, the primary choice will often come down to whether a piston or gas turbine engine is better. In this blog, we will discuss both engine types, allowing you to better understand how they benefit helicopters.
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