Chopper

(1) slang for "helicopter".
first appeared in 1951, during Korean War, as military slang. Term was furthermore popularized during Vietnam War and numerous Vietnam flicks.

(2) Meaning "stripped-down modified motorcycle".
as ridden by Pierce Brosnan in "James Bond - Tomorrow Never Dies". (BMW R 1200 C)

Seargent Sullivan to deadly wounded soldier:
"Hold on Jimmy. The chopper's gonna be here in no time and you're gonna be home for christmas."
Jimmy: {is dead}