What was the First Helicopter?
Many helicopter manufacturers claim to have built the first helicopter. Some have been for corporate use, similar to business jets, others have been for military use. But which has truly been the first?
When it comes to aviation, many overlook the importance of helicopters. For some, helicopters have been around for a few decades, for others, helicopters have been around for centuries!
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Ancient Experimental Designs
The idea of a flying machine has been around for centuries. The Wright Brothers were able to make the first flight in 1903, but a "flying machine" was far from built.
Ancient China
The first helicopter "designs" date back to 400 BC. These designs come from the book Baopuzi written by Chi...