Development of Lockheed gyro-controlled rotor system has made possible attainment of practical rigid rotor; boundaries of forward-flight performance of differing types of helicopters are shown by plotting rotor-tip speed vs forward flight speed; slowed and stopped-rotor concepts and studies carried out showing examples and results obtained; historical development of compound and convertible helicopters.


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    Title :

    Extending helicopter speed performance


    Additional title:

    Lockheed Horizons


    Contributors:
    Carlson, R.M. (author) / Donham, R.E. (author) / Blay, R.A. (author) / Godfrey, D.W.H. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    33 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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