Apr 18, 2024, 01:29 PM IST

Do you know who invented helicopter?

Pravrajya Suruchi

The concept of vertical flight captured imaginations for centuries. Sketches of helicopter-like flying machines date back to Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century. 

In the 18th century, Mikhail Lomonosov even built a small, coaxial model powered by a spring mechanism.

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Emile Berliner: Early helicopter experiments with counter-rotating rotors.

Enrico Forlanini: Steam-powered helicopter models.

Breguet brothers: Advanced helicopter designs with control systems.

Igor Sikorsky's Breakthrough (1939):  Ukrainian-born American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky is credited with developing the first practical helicopter, the VS-300.

VS-300's success opened doors for further helicopter development, leading to the diverse helicopters we see today.

Source: Connecticuthistory