Why aren’t there airplane sized helicopters? Helicopters seem better in terms of no long runway needed, and the ease of moving in any direction.

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Why aren’t there airplane sized helicopters? Helicopters seem better in terms of no long runway needed, and the ease of moving in any direction.

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Helicopters are a slower and significantly less efficient way to travel. They are also less reliable and require a lot more maintenance to keep safe. This far outweighs any advantage a vertical takeoff and increased maneuverability might provide.

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