Helicopter body parts

 A helicopter's body consists of several key structural and functional components that ensure stability, control, and performance. Here’s a breakdown of the **main helicopter body parts** and their roles:  

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### **1. Fuselage (Main Body)**  

- The **primary structure** that houses the cockpit, passengers, cargo, and engine.  

- Made of lightweight, strong materials like aluminum, composites, or titanium.  

- Includes:  

  - **Cockpit** (pilot controls, instruments, avionics).  

  - **Cabin** (passenger or cargo compartment).  

  - **Landing gear** (skids, wheels, or floats).  

### **2. Main Rotor System**  

- Provides **lift and propulsion**:  

  - **Blades** (airfoils that generate lift when spinning).  

  - **Rotor Hub** (connects blades to the mast; may be articulated, rigid, or semi-rigid).  

  - **Mast** (rotating shaft driven by the engine).  

  - **Swashplate** (transmits control inputs to adjust blade pitch).  

### **3. Tail Boom & Anti-Torque System**  

- **Tail Boom**: Extends rearward, supporting the tail rotor or fenestron.  

- **Tail Rotor**: Small vertical rotor that counters torque from the main rotor (prevents spinning).  

- **Fenestron** (alternative to tail rotor – an enclosed fan design, used in some models like the Airbus EC135).  

- **Horizontal Stabilizer** (small wings for stability in forward flight).  

### **4. Powerplant (Engine)**  

- **Piston Engine** (used in smaller helicopters).  

- **Turboshaft Engine** (common in larger helicopters – e.g., Bell 412, Sikorsky UH-60).  

- **Transmission System** (transfers engine power to rotors at controlled speeds).  

### **5. Flight Controls & Avionics**  

- **Cyclic Stick** (tilts the rotor for directional movement).  

- **Collective Lever** (adjusts blade pitch for climb/descent).  

- **Pedals** (control tail rotor pitch for yaw).  

- **Avionics** (navigation, communication, autopilot systems).  

### **6. Landing Gear**  

- **Skids** (common in light helicopters – e.g., Robinson R44).  

- **Wheels** (retractable or fixed, used in larger helicopters).  

- **Floats** (for water landings).  

### **7. Additional Features (Varies by Model)**  

- **Cargo Hook** (for external load lifting).  

- **Emergency Floats** (for ditching in water).  

- **Helicopter Armor** (in military models).  

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### **Diagram of Key Helicopter Body Parts**  

```

        Main Rotor  

           ↑  

   [Cockpit]——[Fuselage]——[Tail Boom]——[Tail Rotor]  

           ↓  

       Landing Gear  

```