The Mil Mi-26 Halo isn’t just big—it’s the biggest. As the largest and most powerful helicopter ever put into production, it can lift over 20 tons, including full-sized tanks, and operate in some of ...

An important aviation milestone was made in 1939 when the Sikorsky VS-300 made its maiden flight, becoming the first successful operational helicopter. It soon introduced the world to a new form of ...

World War II saw the development of helicopters, but they truly came into focus during the Korean War. That conflict saw the widespread use of helicopters for medevac operations and more. The Vietnam ...