Functions of basic transmission units in single rotor, bi-axial, and co-axial rotor craft are analyzed; elementary discussion of power plant method of transmitting power, antitorque propeller mechanism, swashplate, and method for controlling pitch and feathering of rotor blades.


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    Title :

    Basic drives for helicopters


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 43 , n 11


    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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