Army Helicopter Drawing (easy)
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw an army helicopter. The process starts with basic outlines, which will help you shape this military aircraft. Once you have those outlines, you can add details and colors that make it stand out. Remember, patience is key as you work through each part of this drawing. As you create, focus on understanding how different steps of the drawing progress to the finished artwork. You’ll also explore adding unique features like an emergency light, which adds a wee bit character and a chance to change up the mostly-green colors too. By following along and practicing, you’ll develop skills that will help you with future drawings too. Enjoy discovering how each step builds on what you’ve learned!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
As you get ready for an exciting drawing experience, remember that taking it slow can really help you create something special. Focus on how different lines look and notice their angles; this will make a big difference! Now, let’s get started on drawing an army helicopter. Picture it soaring through clear skies as you sketch each part with care. You’ll have a fantastic time bringing this military aircraft from imagination to paper!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Cockpit
First, outline the cockpit at the front of the helicopter.
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Add the Canopy Windows
Next, draw the canopy windows on the cockpit.
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Create the Door
Outline a sliding door on the side of the army helicopter, then add rectangular windows.
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Outline the Tail Boom
Draw a long tail boom attached to the rear of the cabin. Then, add a short, upright tail fin
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Add the Horizontal Stabilizers
Next, attach short horizontal stabilizers to the tail boom.
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Draw the Skid
Draw the metal bar, called the skid, attached below the cabin.
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Outline the Transmission Fairing
Now, draw the transmission fairing on top of the cabin. Then, add a small, curved emergency light.
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Attach the Rotors
First, draw the tail rotor on the tail fin. Then, form the main rotor above the transmission fairing similar to the illustration.
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Color the Army Helicopter Drawing
First, shade the windows light blue. Use shades of gray for the rotors and skid. Color the emergency light red. Lastly, use dark shades of green for the rest of the army helicopter.
Army Helicopter Drawing (easy) PDF Download
You can check out or download this drawing lesson by clicking onthe link below. The PDF is a handy resource that helps you with drawing an army helicopter. Atthe end of this downloadable PDF, you’ll find a coloring bookpage with just outlines and an extra exercise that encourages you touseyour imagination!