Is it possible? Helicopter blades?
Is it possible? Helicopter blades?
(OP)
Hi, I would like to know if it's possible to create a helicoptor rotor blade that produces equal lift along its entire length? ie- having a profile (chord?) tapered to match the difference in windspeed between the slow moving inner and the faster moving outer sections? Also, it it possible to create a high lift rotor that works at low speeds, ie- only a couple of hundred rpm max? I guess I'm asking if it's possible to build an efficient low speed rotating wing by using a larger surface area with a maximum lift profile? Totally newb question I know, but if anyone could be kind enough to answer I would appreciate it. Thanks.





RE: Is it possible? Helicopter blades?
I think the main reason they are generally simple looking is that they're stressed to the max to save weight.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Is it possible? Helicopter blades?
thread6-196996: Rotor lead,lag and coning animation here
RE: Is it possible? Helicopter blades?