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Old 01-26-09, 06:14 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by RSColonel_131st
I really have no clue how this "kite-gyro" actually flew. How can a little horizontal airflow (10 knots...) over three rotor blades make them spin and lift 120kg?
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It is a "rotary-winged glider" and was towed behind the U-boat. The U-boat provided forward speed, and the wings provided lift through autorotation. You can read more about autorotation here.

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