How far can commercial helicopters fly?

Private helicopters come in different sizes and thus ranges. Find out how far a private helicopter can fly by reading on here. read more

That’s like asking how far can a plane fly in an hour. It depends entirely on the helicopter and the load it may be carrying. An average helicopter can reach a top speed of somewhere between 130 and 140 knots (about 160 mph). The Eurocopter X3 can reach a top speed of approximately 232 knots or 267 mph in stable and level flight. read more

The invention of the helicopter can be traced back to an ancient Chinese toy, a top designed around 400 B.C. which flew when spun between a person's palms. The first helicopter flight may have taken place in a craft piloted by Paul Cornu in 1907, although some doubt he was the first to fly a true helicopter. read more