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4 days ago

U.S. Military Operates 5,463 Helicopters Topping Global Ranks with Black Hawk Leading Decades of Service

The first helicopter used for military purposes was the YR-4B. It was designed by Igor Sikorsky, a Russian-born citizen that emigrated to the United States in 1919 and designed the craft as an American citizen. It made its first combat flight in April of 1944, when it aided in the rescue of four men in Burma. Since this time, helicopters have been used worldwide for military purposes.
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1 month ago

Turkey Dominates the Region With 111 Attack Helicopters, Moure Than Double Iran

Turkey has the largest helicopter fleet in the Middle East, including over 100 attack helicopters.
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