Chopper:
Chopper is the American slang word for helicopter.
Helicopter:
Helicopter is the aircraft which have horizontally revolving overhead rotors.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A helicopter | A type of aircraft which derives both lift and propulsion from one or more sets of horizontally revolving overhead rotors. It is capable of moving vertically and horizontally, the direction of motion being controlled by the pitch of rotor blades. |
| Synonyms | Molar, axe, mincer and dicer | Chopper, eggbeater, whirlybird, autogiro and copter |
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| History | The helicopter is widely used for executive transport, search and rescue, and utility. | |
| Word origin | The word chopper was first originated in 1552. | The word helicopter was first originated in 1887. |
| Used | Chopper is widely used for corporate, medical, firefighting, police, parapublic, oil & gas, etc. purposes. | Helicopter is widely used by military, however, VIPs also uses the helicopters. |
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