Definition

1. Noun:
   • A helicopter designed or used primarily for transporting goods: A rotary-wing aircraft whose main function is to carry freight, supplies, or other cargo, rather than passengers.

Usage

• The term "cargo helicopter" specifies the primary purpose of the aircraft. It is used to distinguish helicopters used for freight transport from those used for passenger transport, medical evacuation, military attack, or other specialized roles.
• It functions as a compound noun where "cargo" modifies "helicopter" to describe its type.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The remote construction site was supplied by a large cargo helicopter.
  • The military uses cargo helicopters to transport equipment to forward bases.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in logistical, military, and industrial contexts to discuss airlift capabilities.
• It can be part of longer noun phrases, e.g., "heavy-lift cargo helicopter."

Variants and Related Words

• Transport helicopter: A very similar term, often used interchangeably, though it may imply a capacity for both troops and equipment.
• Freighter: A general term for an aircraft or ship designed to carry cargo; when applied to aviation, it more commonly refers to fixed-wing aircraft.
• Helicopter: The general term for the type of aircraft.

Synonyms

• Freight helicopter
• Lift helicopter (in specific contexts, e.g., "heavy-lift helicopter")

Related Phrases

• Cargo hold: The storage area within a cargo helicopter.
• Cargo sling: A method of carrying external loads suspended from a helicopter.
• Cargo hook: The device under a helicopter for attaching external loads.

Noun

1. a helicopter that carries cargo