Helicopter History Timeline

A picture is worth a thousand words. This is true for the history of helicopters too. By bringing all the models together in one scrollable timeline an impressive overview emerges.

Discover how during the industrial revolution several inventions layed down the fundament of helicopter development. Find out how it accelerates after world war II and consolidated during the 70s and 80s. You can also view the start of the kit build market during the 80s. The timeline doesn't stop in the present but also shows the predicted entry of new models based on manufacturer announcements.

All the models in the timeline link to a page with detailed information.