Helicopters aren't the fastest things flying through the air, but they aren't all lumbering beasts either. While they're not supersonic like some jet airplanes, many military helicopters fly ...

The Army has no plans to retire the CH-47 Chinook—which, in multiple respects, outdoes every other helicopter in the U.S. military’s fleet. If asked to name the fastest helicopter in the U.S ...

Previously, because they were loaded down with heavy artillery, gunship helicopters weren’t the fastest aircraft. Today, modern technology has improved their speeds. (Also see the helicopters ...