Utility helicopter

Police and fire rescue aircraft demonstrate exceptional versatility across a broad spectrum of tasks.

Common applications for civilian utility include traffic surveillance, medical evacuations, news coverage, and search and rescue missions.

The FH-100 and the Bell 206A JetRanger are examples of turbine engine helicopters which have proven to be more effective in operational scenarios.

In military terms, a utility helicopter is an aircraft designed to transport troops, but is versatile in performing various combat roles.

The defining characteristics of these helicopters are lightweight frames capable of quick maneuvers, and space, for transporting troops and cargo.

An US Army UH-60 conducts operation alongside an Iraqi Mi-17 . They are among the most popular and reliable utility helicopters in worldwide military forces.
An AW139 utility helicopter from Cyprus Police Aviation Unit conducting a search and rescue exercise.
This Bell UH-1Y is equipped with a FLIR and rocket pods, demonstrating its versatility as a utility helicopter