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What is speed of helicopter engine?
There are many different helicopter engines, most of them now jets
Do helicopter engines have a variable guide vane?
Some do.
What is the list price for a helicopter?
Depends on the actual model of helicopter and what comes with it. Few helicopter deals are simple, all involve spare engines and other items.
What propels a helicopter?
the engines make the propeller spin and will make it fly
Diagram of a Helicopter engine?
Helicopter engines vary from one another. The mayority use turboshaft engines. But you can take a look at this web site: http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=apache-helicopter.htm&url=http://www.geae.com/engines/military/t700/t700-701c.html
Does a helicopter have a rotary engine?
No, rotary engines went out of use in aircraft in WW1.
Can a motorcycle engine be used for helicopter?
Yes, but snowmobile engines are even better.
What fuel does a helicopter use?
Reciprocating engines: 100 octane low lead (100LL) Turbine engines: Jet A, basically kerosene.
Why fixed wing aircraft need less powerful engine then a helicopter?
Helicopter engines require substantial power to propel the helicopter vertically from a standstill. With regards to planes, yes obviously planes need powerful engines, BUT planes speed up to 200km/h on runways before they start flying.
Can jet engines be used to hover efficiently for flight like a helicopter?
Yes, though not as efficiently as a helicopter. The most notable example is the Harrier jet.
How much does it cost to build a helicopter engine?
Almost the same as the other similar aircraft engines. And depends on the size of the helicopter, consequently to the power of the engine.
How does Bell Helicopter clean engines?
Bell Helicopter does not nessicarily clean engines. On the helicopters that the company owns it's mechaincs perform a "compressor wash". High pressure soap and water are run through the engine while it is turning to remove carbon and debris from the compressor blades within the engine and from the combustin chamber. Other Bell Helicopter engines owned by others are sent to facilicites authorized by the engine maker to dismantle and clean and repair the engines.
