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rescue helicopter
A helicopter specially equipped for rescue operations, especially medical emergencies and the rapid transport of injured people.
Nach dem schweren Unfall landete ein Rettungshubschrauber auf der Autobahn.
After the serious accident, a rescue helicopter landed on the highway.
This long word is easy to understand if you break it down: it consists of 'Rettung' (rescue), the linking -s, and 'Hubschrauber' (helicopter). So it is literally a helicopter for rescue.
Ein Rettungshubschrauber bringt den Notarzt direkt zum Unfallort.
A rescue helicopter brings the emergency doctor directly to the accident site.
In an emergency, a rescue helicopter is 'angefordert' (requested) or 'alarmiert' (called out). It 'startet' (takes off) and 'landet' (lands) at the scene and 'bringt' (brings) the patient to a hospital.
Für den verletzten Wanderer in den Bergen musste ein Rettungshubschrauber angefordert werden.
A rescue helicopter had to be requested for the injured hiker in the mountains.
In radio communication or reports, rescue helicopters are often referred to by their official radio call sign, for example 'Christoph 1'. This is a common practice in the German emergency medical services.
Der Notruf ging ein und kurz darauf war „Christoph 1“ in der Luft.
The emergency call came in, and shortly afterward 'Christoph 1' was in the air.
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A 'Rettungshubschrauber' is always also a 'Hubschrauber', but not every 'Hubschrauber' is a 'Rettungshubschrauber'. 'Hubschrauber' is the general word for the aircraft. 'Rettungshubschrauber' is used when the context is emergencies, injured people, or medical help. The words can be confused because both are based on the same vehicle. If the task or purpose is important, 'Rettungshubschrauber' is more precise.
Nach dem Unfall landete ein Rettungshubschrauber auf der Wiese neben der Straße.
After the accident, a rescue helicopter landed in the meadow next to the road.
Über dem See flog ein Hubschrauber langsam in Richtung Berge.
A helicopter flew slowly over the lake toward the mountains.