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Unicode: 1F6E5 FE0F
Description
A rescue helicopter, typically depicted with rotor blades, a fuselage, and a tail boom, often in a color like red, orange, or white, symbolizing emergency services or transportation.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-water
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral or associated with emergency, rescue, and help. It can also imply rapid transport or air travel in general.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) as part of a broader set of transportation and vehicle emojis. Its specific design often highlights its rescue capabilities through color or additional visual elements like a stretcher or winch.
Usage Examples
- Indicating emergency services: 'A rescue helicopter is on its way. 🚁'
- Discussing air transport: 'We'll need a helicopter for this remote location. 🚁'
- Referring to emergency evacuation: 'Evacuation by helicopter was successful. 🚁'
- Talking about a specific type of aircraft: 'The new helicopter model is impressive. 🚁'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly recognized as a symbol of emergency services, medical evacuation, or search and rescue operations.
Other cultures:
Universally understood as a type of aircraft, often linked to emergency or civil aviation, reflecting its functional purpose.