Explains the origins of rotor aerodynamic limits for helicopters including retreating and advancing blade limits. Examines the compounding of a helicopter for higher forward speed and reports the conclusions of a student project to design a rotorcraft capable of 300 knots and carrying a payload of 30 passengers.
The compound helicopter configuration and the helicopter speed trap
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 69 , 5 ; 407-413
1997-10-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
The compound helicopter configuration and the helicopter speed trap
Online Contents | 1997
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British Library Online Contents | 1997
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