Are helicopters detected by radar?

Since a helicopter can fly at a very small altitude, it may fail to be detected by classical rotating surveillance radars. Besides, because of low speed, its echo may be filtered out in the course of processing radar signals, along with removal of constant echoes.

Is Apache helicopter bulletproof?

The Apache is heavily armored on all sides. The cockpit is protected by layers of reinforced armor and bulletproof glass. According to Boeing, every part of the helicopter can survive 12.7-mm rounds, and vital engine and rotor components can withstand 23-mm fire.

Is the Blackhawk helicopter silent?

Wreckage of the tail rotor shows, that this helicopter uses smaller blades. Also the tail rotor is shielded by disk. It looks like noise of this helicopter easily blends into any background noise. The helicopter is so silent, that adversaries might not even react, until it is too late.

Why don’t helicopters carry radar?

Most helicopter don’t carry radar; there is no need for it. In civil helicopters radar is typically used for weather detection.

Do helicopters need to be equipped with weather equipment?

In most use cases there is not real need for it because helicopters are usually operating under daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and are staying away from clouds. For maritime helicopters that are used in search and rescue operations or off-shore operations on oil-rigs, weather is often installed.

What are the different types of controls on a helicopter?

A helicopter has four flight control inputs. These are the cyclic, the collective, the anti-torque pedals, and the throttle. The cyclic control is usually located between the pilot’s legs and is commonly called the cyclic stick or just cyclic. On most helicopters, the cyclic is similar to a joystick.

What is the most difficult part of flying a helicopter?

Hovering is the most challenging part of flying a helicopter. This is because a helicopter generates its own gusty air while in a hover, which acts against the fuselage and flight control surfaces. The end result is constant control inputs and corrections by the pilot to keep the helicopter where it is required to be.