Helicopter API
The Helicopter API provides detailed technical specs on hundreds of helicopter models.
/v1/helicopter GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/helicopter
Get current helicopter data by manufacturer and model.
Parameters
- manufactureroptional- Company that designed and built the helicopter. 
- modeloptional- Helicopter model name. 
- min_speedoptional- Minimum max. air speed in knots. 
- max_speedoptional- Maximum max. air speed in knots. 
- min_rangeoptional- Minimum range of the helicopter in nautical miles. 
- max_rangeoptional- Maximum range of the helicopter in nautical miles. 
- min_lengthoptional- Minimum length of the helicopter in feet. 
- max_lengthoptional- Maximum length of the helicopter in feet. 
- min_heightoptional- Minimum height of the helicopter in feet. 
- max_heightoptional- Maximum height of the helicopter in feet. 
- limitoptional- How many results to return. Must be between - 1and- 30. Default is- 1.
At least one of the following parameters (other than limit) must be set:
Headers
- X-Api-Keyrequired- API 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.