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A helicopter is a versatile rotorcraft that derives its lift and thrust from rotors. This innovative design enables the helicopter to ascend and descend vertically, hover motionless in mid-air, and fly swiftly forward, backward, or sideward. Such exceptional attributes grant helicopters unparalleled access to dense or remote areas where fixed-wing aircraft often struggle to operate effectively. The English term "helicopter" originates from the French word hÃacute;licoptère, coined by Gustave Ponton d'AmÃacute;cort in 1861, which is a derivative of the Greek helix (μἹλιξ) - denoting a spiral or whirlwind - and pteron (σέοιψ ακε), signifying a wing. English language nicknames for helicopter encompass chopper, copter, helo, heli, and whirlybird. These aircraft have been designed and constructed throughout the initial half-century of flight, with the Focke-Wulf Fw 61 becoming the first operational helicopter in 1936. While several helicopters achieved limited production runs, it wasn't until 1942 that a design created by Igor Sikorsky reached full-scale mass production - a feat accomplished through building 131 aircraft. The prevalent helicopter configuration employs a single main rotor and anti-torque tail rotor. Tandem rotor helicopters are equally common due to their greater payload capacity. Coaxial, tiltrotor, and compound helicopters all soar through the skies today. Quadcopter prototypes pioneered in France as early as 1907, and advanced multicopters have been developed for specific uses such as unmanned aerial vehicles.