Helicopters

Stretts | 21:18 Tue 31st Jan 2006 | Technology

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Why is a helicopter called a helicopter? is it something to do with helix?

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It's from the Greek:
Helix = Spiral
Pteron = Wing

(Source: Concise Oxford Dictionary)

Chris

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Many thanks.

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