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I knew of the Osprey. But cool how the props are synced exactly. I never knew that before. I imagine that would be very hard to do if they were both independen
by GekkePrutser 4y ago
I knew of the Osprey. But cool how the props are synced exactly. I never knew that before.
I imagine that would be very hard to do if they were both independent engines but I read they are connected so that makes more sense
- basicplus2 4y agoYou would want them connected incase one engjne failed while landing in vertical mode
- Steve44 4y agoThe Chinook helicopter synchronises both sets of rotor blades too, they are both driven from the same drive shaft. https://chinook-helicopter.com/standards/areas/drive_train.html https://chinook-helicopter.com/standards/areas/drive_train.h... covers the gearboxes and driveshafts with https://www.chinook-helicopter.com/standards/areas/blade.html https://www.chinook-helicopter.com/standards/areas/blade.htm... covering the rotor blades.