Discussion of generic design comprising single lift screw of large diameter rotating about generally vertical axis; advantage of rotor tilt; effect of feathering; performance; experimental confirmation; need for torque counteraction; power losses; countervane principle; static lift theory; vertical ascent and descent; arrangement of vanes; countervane efficacy in forward flight; results of tests with wind; effect of vanes on performance.


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    Title :

    Helicopter: Propulsion and torque


    Additional title:

    J Aeronautical Sciences


    Contributors:
    Platt, H.H. (author)

    Published in:

    Journal of Aeronautical Sciences ; 3 , n 11 ; p 398-405


    Publication date :

    1936


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :





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