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Single Rotor head concept (development only)

5,521 Verdnan  9.8 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on Verdnan's Heavy lift coaxial helicopter.

I wanted to build a mechanism that would make a single rotor more flyable. This system works by canceling out the asymmetrical lift by allowing the advancing rotor to hinge upward. This should in theory should reduce its lift and prevent the toilet bowl effect. If you don't believe me try turning it off by setting the hinging blocks from floppy or free spin. (project flappy blade)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Heavy lift coaxial helicopter.
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +49 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 64.0ft (19.5m)
  • Length 48.4ft (14.8m)
  • Height 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Empty Weight 10,475lbs (4,751kg)
  • Loaded Weight 64,090lbs (29,071kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.42
  • Wing Loading 313.4lbs/ft2 (1,530.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 204.5ft2 (19.0m2)
  • Drag Points 15223

Parts

  • Number of Parts 148
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 432
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    25.2k JacobHardy64
    try putting RCN opposing the rotor head movements so the helicopter stays stable and only the rotor head moves
    9.7 years ago
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    5,521 Verdnan
    @Mushyrock LOL not sure you are serious. I meant the rotator blocks have a floppy setting.
    9.8 years ago