What are the characteristics of armed helicopters and why are they getting more and more attention?

Because armed helicopters are very flexible and maneuverable, the second is that they can fly very fast at low altitude and hide themselves effectively, the third is that they can fly at low altitude and have strong survivability, and the fourth is an airborne weapon, which is very powerful and can cause great harm to ground troops, so many countries in the world are trying to develop various types of armed helicopters.

First of all, as early as 1942, some countries added machine guns to ordinary helicopters as defensive weapons. With the increasing number of helicopter tasks, more and more weapons are added to complete some basic tasks. It was not until the 1960s that the United States began to formally study military helicopter gunships.

2. Up to now, armed helicopters around the world can be roughly divided into two types, mainly dedicated and multi-purpose. This special helicopter has very strong combat capability and carries various types of weapons. Helicopters are narrow and long, which is very suitable for ground-to-air combat. Helicopters often carry all kinds of anti-tank missiles, rockets and various types of heavy machine guns, which is a nightmare for the armed forces on the ground. Multi-purpose helicopters can not only carry out combat missions, but also transport troops.

Third, the reason why helicopters are paid more and more attention is mainly because of its unique performance and can play a particularly important role in the battlefield. In the recent war, this helicopter has a brilliant record on the battlefield, especially in attacking tanks. In addition, it can also support ground operations and beach landing. During the Gulf War, the officers and men of multinational forces quickly broke through the enemy camp for 80 kilometers by relying on a large number of armed helicopters, effectively breaking through the enemy's first line of defense, and helicopters will play an increasingly important role in the future high-tech war.