Central Kansas Library System

Explains how helicopters function and describes the different types and their military and civilian uses.

To fight crime in Gotham City, Batman must take to the skies. Luckily, his aircraft are jam-packed with stealth technology, missles, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional super hero -- none of his gear is real, right? Think again! Explore the real-world science and engineering that has inspired the Dark Knight's Batplane and Batcopter.