Elicoptere

Elicoptere is not a standard term in aviation vocabulary and may refer to several different concepts depending on context. It can be a misspelling of the French word hélicoptère or the English helicopter, or it can be a coined name used in fiction, branding, or specialized jargon. Because of this ambiguity, articles about elicoptere typically clarify the intended meaning when encountered.

If the term is intended to mean the French aircraft, the correct spelling is hélicoptère. A helicopter is a rotorcraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, hovering, and agile flight. Lifting force is produced by the main rotor, while the tail rotor or another anti-torque device counteracts the torque generated by the rotor. The fuselage houses the cockpit and passenger or cargo area, and the drivetrain transfers power from the engine to the rotor system. Modern helicopters are commonly powered by turboshaft engines; piston engines are used in smaller light models.

Common uses of helicopters include transport of people and goods, search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, firefighting, law enforcement, and various military missions. Advances in rotor technology, avionics, and materials have improved performance, safety, and efficiency, with ongoing development in fly-by-wire controls, composite rotor blades, and more efficient propulsion.

In non-technical contexts, elicoptere may appear as a proper noun, brand name, or fictional term defined by its creators. In such cases its meaning and capabilities are determined by the work or organization employing the term.