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Author: | elwood [ Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Co axial vs conventional helicopter |
What are the pros and cons of each? To me it looks like a coax would be better for a small helicopter because the torque effect is cancelled out and you dont need a tail rotor. |
Author: | Henry Bowman [ Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Co axial vs conventional helicopter |
I totally love that Schimede or whatever its called. When it came out I asked Hilly same question, apparently not all are created equally. Some coax helis don't or can't auto rotate! At least thats the part that stuck with me. I might have that wrong though. |
Author: | Hillberg [ Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Co axial vs conventional helicopter |
Ask yourselves why there isn't more of them? 1. coaxial torque is = but you lose directional control or suffer control reversal in yaw in autorotation or low power.* 2. higher cost in main blades and controls 3. higher gearbox weight 4. Blade collision with abrupt maneuvers and limited speed unless ridged hub More helicopter are conventional - Easier to fly - No node points in flight envelope (positive yaw control) * See the Gyrodyne QH 50 and RON 1 - The only coaxial with positive yaw control in any flight maneuver With a single rotor you build only one set of blades, one hub etc, A small tail rotor with it's gear box costs less. and manufacture is about cost - mission profile - maintenance costs - parts cost. A coaxial has a higher cost to build. If you want dual rotors try tandem like a Chinook, Wider c/g, faster, simple controls |
Author: | elwood [ Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Co axial vs conventional helicopter |
Thanks for the info, This is intersting. [Youtube]f1kO1ZBEXFc&t=14s[/Youtube] |
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