Hypothetical family of "giant" helicopters in which certain design and operational trends are taken to their logical conclusions; achievement may be within reach in near future; three problems facing designer of large helicopter are control of transmission weight, control of blade weight, and achievement of acceptable fuel consumption; turbojet engines offer effective solution. From Helicopter Assn Great Britain -- J v 5 n 4. (See also - n 5 Apr 1952 p 6-7; Flight v 60 n 2236, 2237 Nov 30 1951 p 672-4, Dec 7 p 728-31; Aeroplane v 81 n 2106 Nov 30 1951 p 629-5)
Giant helicopter
Am Helicopter
American Helicopter ; 26 , n 6 ; p 8-12 + 14
1952
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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