Helicopter API
The Helicopter API provides detailed technical specs on hundreds of helicopter models.
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/v1/helicopter GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter
Get current helicopter data by manufacturer and model.
Parameters
manufactureroptionalCompany that designed and built the helicopter.
modeloptionalHelicopter model name.
min_speedoptionalMinimum max. air speed in knots.
max_speedoptionalMaximum max. air speed in knots.
min_rangeoptionalMinimum range of the helicopter in nautical miles.
max_rangeoptionalMaximum range of the helicopter in nautical miles.
min_lengthoptionalMinimum length of the helicopter in feet.
max_lengthoptionalMaximum length of the helicopter in feet.
min_heightoptionalMinimum height of the helicopter in feet.
max_heightoptionalMaximum height of the helicopter in feet.
limitoptionalHow many results to return. Must be between
1and30. Default is1.
At least one of the following parameters (other than limit) must be set:
Headers
X-Api-KeyrequiredAPI Key associated with your account.
Sample Request Live Demo!
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter?manufacturer=Bell&model=206Headers
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API KeySample Response
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[
{
"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
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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.