Welcome to Vertipedia!
Vertipedia is a product of the Vertical Flight Society. With data on 857 aircraft, 611 historical milestones, 470 people, and 392 organizations, Vertipedia is your "one-stop shop" for all things vertical lift.
Featured aircraft
Our latest featured aircraft for July is the Bell AH-1W SuperCobra .
Sometimes known as the ‘Whiskey Cobra', the aircraft was designed as an attack helicopter to be operated by two crew. The first production aircraft was delivered in March 1986, 32 months after the award of the development contract.
The aircraft could carry the following armaments,
- 2.75 and 5 inch rockets
- TW, Hellifire, Sidewinder and Sidearm missiles
- Parachute flares
- Turreted 20mm, chin mounted gun (General Electric M-197 Vulcan cannon)
The aircraft aircraft was capable of the following roles,
- Escort to transport helicopters
- Close-in/Landing Zone fire support
- Forward air controller
- Anti-armor
Vertipedia Notes
Vertipedia notes are brief descriptions of how and why Vertipedia works the way it does. Check back often for the latest note, or view the complete list.
Engines and power ratings
Vertipedia enables the rating structure for an engine to be defined. The rated power for an engine is assumed to equal the maximum power, under non-emergency conditions - normally the Take-off power. All engine powers are uninstalled at SL ISA conditions. Many engines are de-rated or limited for specific aircraft installations. Where this is known, the engine is described using the name template '[Engine designation] (as used on [Aircraft ABC])'. Gearbox torque limits are not currently available.
Explore Vertipedia
Vertipedia makes it easy for you to find a range of information on vertical flight, including:
- Targeted searches of documents provided by the Vertical Flight Society, as well as public sources from across the internet
- Important milestones that have helped shape the history of vertical flight
- People who have played a role in vertical flight
- Vertical flight aircraft, such as helicopters, tilt rotors and tilt wings, jet-lift VTOL, and more.
