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In the aviation industry, safety is considered one of the most critical elements. Although aircraft are designed to withstand various weather conditions, their structural integrity, engine efficiency, and electronic systems are rigorously evaluated under extreme cold weather conditions. These tests are conducted to prevent accidents, injuries, and operational risks, and to maximize flight safety. The objective of the tests is to mitigate adverse conditions on the aircraft and minimize risks. Sou

Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift helicopter used for troop transport, artillery deployment, and battlefield resupply. Named after the Chinook people, a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the aircraft has served as the U.S. Army’s primary heavy-lift platform since the Vietnam War. Designed to replace the Sikorsky CH-37 Mojave, the Chinook was developed in the early 1960s and remains in production today, making it one of the two mil

The Mil V-12 is a heavy-lift aircraft developed in the mid-1960s by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant in the Soviet Union and holds the distinction of being the largest and heaviest helicopter ever built. Designated by NATO with the codename "Homer," this aircraft remained at the prototype stage and never entered serial production. Its design objective was to transport strategic military payloads such as intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to remote areas lacking runway infrastructure and

T-625 GÖKBEY is a multi-role helicopter designed, developed, and produced by Turkish engineers at TUSAŞ facilities to meet the geographical and climatic conditions of Türkiye for use by the Turkish Armed Forces and the civil aviation sector. Development Process The Local Helicopter Program, aimed at fulfilling the general-purpose helicopter requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces and other institutions with a unique platform, was launched on 15 June 2010 by decision of the Defence Industry Exec

The Fairey Rotodyne is a large compound helicopter developed in the late 1950s by the British aerospace company Fairey Aviation, aiming to combine the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a helicopter with the cruise speed and efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft. Built as a single prototype and subjected to extensive testing, the aircraft was designed for both civilian passenger transport and military cargo roles. Technically classified as a "gyrodyne," the vehicle used jet units

Leonardo AW139 (formerly known as AB139) is a medium-class, twin-engine, multirole helicopter manufactured by the European aerospace manufacturer Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland). Recognized as one of the best-selling aircraft in its class, it enjoys global use across civil, commercial, military, and parapublic operations due to its high engine performance, modern safety standards, and versatile mission capabilitiesLeonardo S.p.A. "AW139 - Commercial and Civil Helicopters." Leonardo, 2022. Acc

On 24 February 2026, a military helicopter belonging to the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran crashed into a vegetable and fruit market in the city of Dorche, located in Isfahan Province. The incident occurred during daytime hours; it was reported that the helicopter, which was conducting a training flight, lost altitude for an undetermined reason and veered toward the populated area. After striking the market, a violent explosion and fire erupted in the region. As a result of the cra

The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip") is a twin-engine, multirole medium-range transport helicopter designed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant during the Soviet Union era, and its production and operational use continue to this day. One of the most produced helicopters in the world, the aircraft has had a total production of between 12,000 and 17,000 units including its advanced derivatives, the Mi-14 and Mi-17 modelsM.Haluk SEVEL. "MIL Mi-8." Access date: 20 February 2026. https://www.tayya

The AH-64 Apache, developed by Hughes Helicopters in accordance with the U.S. Army’s Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) program requirements, is a twin-turboshaft, tandem-seat aerial platform designed as the primary attack helicopter of the United States Army. Today, its production and modernization are carried out by Boeing. The platform, which made its first flight in 1975 and entered operational service in the early 1980s, features a high-survivability airframe constructed from both metallic al

Eurocopter X3 (commonly known as X-Cubed) is an experimental compound rotorcraft developed to overcome the speed limitations inherent in conventional helicopter designs and achieve flight speeds exceeding 250 miles per hour. It was produced in 2010 in France by Eurocopter, known at the time by that name and now called Airbus Helicopters. 【1】 This aircraft is classified as a compound system that combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability of a helicopter with the cruise speed of a