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Helicopter API

The Helicopter API provides detailed technical specs on hundreds of helicopter models.

For fixed-wing aircraft specs, please use our Aircraft API.

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/v1/helicopter GET

https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter

Get helicopter technical specifications that match the given parameters.

Parameters

    At least one of the following parameters (other than limit) must be set:

  • manufacturer  optional

    Company that designed and built the helicopter.

  • model  optional

    Helicopter model name.

  • min_speed  optional

    Minimum max. air speed in knots.

  • max_speed  optional

    Maximum max. air speed in knots.

  • min_range  optional

    Minimum range of the helicopter in nautical miles.

  • max_range  optional

    Maximum range of the helicopter in nautical miles.

  • min_length  optional

    Minimum length of the helicopter in feet.

  • max_length  optional

    Maximum length of the helicopter in feet.

  • min_height  optional

    Minimum height of the helicopter in feet.

  • max_height  optional

    Maximum height of the helicopter in feet.

  • limit  optional

    How many results to return. Must be between 1 and 30. Default is 1.

Headers

  • X-Api-Key  required

    API Key associated with your account.

Response

A JSON array of objects, each containing the following fields, or an error if the request is unsuccessful.

  • manufacturer

    Company that designed and built the helicopter.

  • model

    Helicopter model name.

  • max_speed_sl_knots

    Maximum air speed at sea level in knots.

  • cruise_speed_sl_knots

    Cruise speed at sea level in knots.

  • range_nautical_miles

    Range in nautical miles.

  • cruise_time_min

    Cruise time in minutes.

  • fuel_capacity_gallons

    Fuel capacity in gallons.

  • gross_external_load_lbs

    Gross external load capacity in pounds.

  • external_load_limit_lbs

    External load limit in pounds.

  • main_rotor_diameter_ft

    Main rotor diameter in feet.

  • num_blades

    Number of rotor blades.

  • blade_material

    Material used for the rotor blades.

  • rotor_type

    Type of rotor system.

  • storage_width_ft

    Storage width in feet.

  • length_ft

    Length in feet.

  • height_ft

    Height in feet.

Sample Request Live Demo!

manufacturer
model
min_speed
max_speed
min_range

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https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter?manufacturer=Bell&model=206

Headers

X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API Key

Sample Response

JSON
[
    {
      manufacturer:"Bell Helicopter",
      model:"206L-3",
      max_speed_sl_knots:"130",
      cruise_speed_sl_knots:"110",
      range_nautical_miles:"305",
      cruise_time_min:"180",
      fuel_capacity_gallons:"110",
      gross_external_load_lbs:"4250",
      external_load_limit_lbs:"2000",
      main_rotor_diameter_ft:"37.0",
      num_blades:"2",
      blade_material:"metal",
      rotor_type:"SRT",
      storage_width_ft:"7.333",
      length_ft:"42.667",
      height_ft:"10.5"
    }
]

Code Examples

1 2 curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter?model=Bell%20206" \ -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

If your programming language is not listed in the Code Example above, you can still make API calls by using a HTTP request library written in your programming language and following the above documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, but you must have a premium subscription. Commercial use of the Helicopter API is not permitted on the free tier. See our pricing page to choose a plan that fits your needs.
  • Sign up for a free account to instantly get your API key, then pass it in the X-Api-Key header on every request. The documentation above includes ready-to-run examples in cURL, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and more.
  • Your API requests will simply be denied once you hit your monthly quota — you will never be charged more than the plan you signed up for. To increase your quota, you can upgrade your plan any time on our pricing page.
  • The API responds with a standard HTTP status code and a JSON error message describing the problem. See our error codes reference for the full list of codes and how to resolve each one, or contact support if you need help.
  • The Helicopter API provides detailed technical specs for hundreds of helicopter models, making it ideal for aviation databases, comparison tools, flight-planning apps, and educational or enthusiast websites. For fixed-wing aircraft specifications, use our Aircraft API instead.
  • Pass the manufacturer and/or model parameters, for example manufacturer=Bell and model=206; at least one parameter (other than limit) must be set. You can also filter by performance ranges such as min_speed, max_speed, min_range, min_length, and min_height after you register for an API key.
  • Each result is a JSON object with technical specs including max_speed_sl_knots, cruise_speed_sl_knots, range_nautical_miles, fuel_capacity_gallons, gross_external_load_lbs, main_rotor_diameter_ft, num_blades, blade_material, rotor_type, and overall length_ft and height_ft, or an error if the request is unsuccessful.
  • Use the limit parameter to control how many results are returned; it must be between 1 and 30, with a default of 1. See our pricing page for details on request volume across plans.