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helo

What does helo mean?

Short for helicopter, favored in Navy and Marine usage over the Army's 'chopper.'

"Two helos are spinning up on the flight deck."

U.S. military; abbreviation of 'helicopter.'

What does helo mean?

Helo is short for helicopter, used commonly in the military, especially by the Navy and Marines.

Is it helo or chopper?

Both mean helicopter; the Navy and Marines tend to say 'helo' while the Army more often says 'chopper' or 'bird.'

How is helo pronounced?

It is pronounced HEE-loh, with a long e, not like 'hello.'

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