A light helicopter typically for 5 occupants is disclosed which achieves a hitherto unprecedented combination of range, speed and payload by adopting a novel approach to construction and positioning of components which affect overall aerodynamics in forward flight at speeds in excess of 70 metres per second and mass distribution and management of centre of gravity as fuel is consumed, load bearing strength and drag.
AN IMPROVED ROTORCRAFT
2023-11-09
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
Rotorcraft controls and rotorcraft including such rotorcraft controls
European Patent Office | 2018
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