Eurocopter X3

Sailor Steve · 06-16-11, 04:39 PM

Fifty-four years ago:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairey_Rotodyne

Egan · 06-16-11, 04:51 PM

See, that's much cooler. I can imagine Dan Dare riding that to his space ship launch site.

Jimbuna · 06-16-11, 05:47 PM

More Flash Gordon

TLAM Strike · 06-16-11, 06:22 PM

Question?

How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design?

Herr-Berbunch · 06-16-11, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Question?

How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design?

I did think that when I saw it, I checked the direction of the two outboard props and they seemed to be opposing each other. The only thing I can think of at the moment is that one or both compensate - whether it's geared or variable pitch blades, who knows?

06-16-11, 04:39 PM	#1
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06-16-11, 05:47 PM	#3
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06-16-11, 06:22 PM	#4
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Question? How is the torque of the main rotor compensated for in this design? __________________

06-16-11, 04:51 PM	#2
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	See, that's much cooler. I can imagine Dan Dare riding that to his space ship launch site.