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This is a gratuitous digression, but the retreating blade stall is a key reason we don't have supersonic helicopters. The Helicopter Speed Limit - Helicopter P
by louprado 9y ago
This is a gratuitous digression, but the retreating blade stall is a key reason we don't have supersonic helicopters.
The Helicopter Speed Limit - Helicopter Physics Series - #7 - Smarter Every Day 51 -- starts at 2m46s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbdwueqGp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbdwueqGp4
- DoofusOfDeath 9y agoThat's a neat video. I was surprised to learn that Chinooks are faster than sportier-looking helicopters because of that factor.