The attributes of a variable diameter rotor concept applied to civil tiltrotor aircraft are investigated using the V/STOL aircraft sizing and performance computer program (VASCOMP). To begin, civil tiltrotor viability issues that motivate advanced rotor designs are discussed. Current work on the variable diameter rotor and a theoretical basis for the advantages of the rotor system are presented. The size and performance of variable diameter and conventional tiltrotor designs for the same baseline mission are then calculated using a modified NASA Ames version of VASCOMP. The aircraft are compared based on gross weight, fuel required, engine size, and autorotative performance for various hover disk loading values. Conclusions about the viability of the resulting designs are presented and a program for further variable diameter rotor research is recommended.


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    Title :

    Attributes of a Variable-Diameter Rotor System Applied to Civil Tiltrotor Aircraft


    Contributors:
    S. Brender (author) / H. Mark (author) / F. Aguilera (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    126 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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