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static thrust of tail rotor in pounds????
Thanks Steven for the answer. The torque value for the main rotor I'm out to lunch on . What would be a rough estimate of static thrust for a 6 foot diameter tail rotor say for a 4 person copter??? 400lbs ??? 800 lbs??? I just figured the answer would be a common knowledge thing for people...- thrustprop
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- Forum: Rotorcraft engineering
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static thrust of tail rotor in pounds????
This is a very general question intended to gain a perspective. I am thinking of making a variable pitch prop. with blades tilting on spherical bearings to change pitch . The tail rotos I have looked at have no helical twist which makes me wonder about their thrust output . If a rotor is about...- thrustprop
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