Category: Helicopters

In the mid-1950s, the idea of a light single-seat helicopter became fashionable. This type of helicopters was built in the USA, France and the Netherlands. Some of these helicopters went into serial production: YH-32 Hornet in the USA and H-3 Kolibre in the Netherlands. Therefore, one should not think that the JK-1 helicopter was a…

Świdnik is an important place in the world where helicopters have been built. Initially, parts and components for the production of PZL Lim-1 fighter aircraft were manufactured at WSK PZL Świdnik. Over time, the factory specialized in the production of helicopters. The factory started with the production of Mil Mi-1 helicopters, assembled here under a…

The Italian Agusta plant was founded in 1907. At that time, the Italian constructor Giovanni Agusta founded a company that manufactured aircraft of its own design. The Great World War interrupted the company’s operations. In 1923, the company resumed aircraft production. The company then adopted the new name Costruzioni Aeronautiche Agusta S.p.a. The plant then…

It is a twin-engine helicopter with two pilots on board and can carry up to 29 fully armed soldiers, depending on the configuration chosen by the customer. The helicopter is used for troop transport, military equipment, accident evacuation and search and rescue and is similar to the civilian EC.225. The civil EC.225 is used to…

The Agusta plant was established in 1907. It was then that the Italian designer Giovanni Agusta founded a company producing airplanes of his own design. The Great World War interrupted the company’s operations. Production resumed in 1923. The company then adopted the new name Costruzioni Aeronautiche Agusta S.p.a. The plant was located in Samarate in…

The development of the Seasprite helicopter was initiated in the late 50’s in response to the US Navy’s demand for a sufficiently fast and compact naval helicopter for military missions. The Kaman design, received the corporate designation K-20. The helicopter was positively assessed, which led to the conclusion of a contract for the construction of…

In January 1995, the EC-135 helicopter made its first public appearance at the Heli-Expo convention in Las Vegas, at which prospective buyers were reportedly impressed by the appearance and performance. Another feature that became apparent after entering service was the low noise level, partly due to the fenestron tail. The EC-135 has been the quietest…

In 1981, the Mi-14 PŁ and Mi-14 PS versions were purchased for the Polish Navy. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 10 Mi-14 PŁ and 3 Mi-14 PS in the Polish Army (Navy).

In the times of People’s Poland, state-owned companies initially used Mi-8 helicopters belonging to the Polish Army. Later, several new Mi-8 helicopters were purchased, including by Aeropol and Instal. After the socio-economic changes, companies bought Mi-8 helicopters from the secondary market.

The first Mil Mi-8 helicopters were purchased for the Polish Army in 1967. They were bought for tasks for rapid response units. They were supposed to quickly deliver assault platoons with medium-caliber armaments instead of fighting. Then these helicopters were to support the army from the air. Finally, they were to evacuate the wounded from…