Calculated aerodynamic performance of typical rotor is examined over range of 100-300 knots and equivalent lift-drag ratios are derived; potential performance of pure and compound helicopters is compared with that of fixed-wing aircraft.


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    Title :

    Efficient rotor aerodynamics greatly extend copter potential


    Additional title:

    Space/Aeronautics


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Space/Aeronautics ; 34 , n 5 ; p 122-126


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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