Brief History of the Helicopter

The history of helicopter development is fascinating because it did not involve the work of a few 'inventors' but rather a great deal of experimentation and theory development by many individuals. Here you will find a brief description of the history of helicopter development. If you browse through these pages, you will discover how a huge variety of inventions, and disciplines ranging from aerodynamics to digital technology, all contributed to the design of the modern helicopter.

First Ideas
Development of Helicopter Concepts
The Hoppers
First Flying Helicopters
Helicopters Matured