Item 1372

OTHER: Helicopter - Inside - Interleaving - Morphing

Overview:

A Morphing from Single Teetering Rotor to Full Interleaving Configuration:

To get a better understanding of the relationship between the advanced features and the Interleaving Configuration, and also as a possible way of simplistically presenting the advantages.

Changes ~ Rotor Configuration and Thrust at 90º & 270º Azimuth:

The sequences of these sketches should be rearrainged.

Notes on the Above Changes:

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Additional Notes:

A more logical progression from today's helicopter to generation II:

    1. Single main rotor and tail rotor.
    2. Rigid rotor with 3-blades, for greater controllability.
    3. Twin laterally displaced main rotors; for flight symmetry.
    4. Advancing Blade Concept w/ pusher propeller; for increased forward speeds.
    5. Large Chord and Low Tip Speed; for increased forward speeds.
    6. 'Absolutely' Rigid Rotors; for reduced cross-couplings.
    7. Active Blade Twist; for greater L/D ratio, increased forward speeds and reduced vibration.
    8. Reverse Velocity Utilization; for greater L/D ratio and increased forward speeds.
    9. High Frequency Leading + Trail Edge Flaps; for reduced vibration.

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Initially displayed: October 04, 2004 ~ Latest revision; March 27, 2006