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What is the function of anti-torque rotor of a helicopter?
To counteract the force of torque created by the main rotor. If not for that tail rotor, the torque would cause the helicopter to spin continuously around.
What does the tail rotor of a helicopter do?
it stabilises and steers the helicopter.
When a helicopter tends to drift in the direction of tail rotor thrust it is called?
The tendency for a helicopter to drift in the direction of tail rotor thrust is called "Tail Rotor Drift" of "Translating Tendency".
Another name for helicopter propelers?
Main rotor and tail rotor. The main rotor is on top of the helicopter consisting of two or more blades, and the tail rotor is at the back of the helicopter, which also consists of two or more blades.
Why does a typical small helicopter with a single rotor have a second small rotor on its tail?
All helicopters have a tail rotor to stabilise them.
What is a helicopter blade called?
the blade is called rotor bladesThe rotor blades on top are called Main Rotor Blades, because they are the main source of lift for the helicopter. The smaller rotor blades on the tail are called Tail Rotor Blades.
What are the major parts of a helicopter?
It's main rotor, tail rotor makes the helicopter to move which is powered by it's engine. These are the major parts of a helicopter
What is the second rotor on a helicopter for?
The small rotor on the tail is to counter-act the torque of the big rotor on top. So it is used for steering and to keep the helicopter stable.
What direction does a helicopter's rotors spin?
Depending on the make of the helicopter, some will rotate clockwise and others will rotate counter-clockwise. However, the main rotor and tail rotor will spin opposite of each other. If the tail rotor spins clockwise, the main rotor will spin counter-clockwise. The main rotor also spins for lift, the tail rotor for control.
What is the rear propeller on a helicopter called?
It actually has two names (A) Tail Rotor (B) Antitorque Rotor.
How does a helicopters rotor blades make the helicopter turn left and right?
By adjusting the speed of tail rotor, which points to the side, the pilot can turn the helicopter in flight. The main upper rotor actually plays only a minor part in making helicopter turn. The part supplying most of the control is the tail rotor. Because the main rotor is spinning in one direction, without a tail rotor, the body of the helicopter would spin around in circles in the opposite direction. The reason for this is explained in the first part of Newton's third law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite action. The torque generated to make the rotor turn also exerts torque on the body of the helicopter "willing" it to spin the opposite direction. However, the tail rotor spins, pushing air to the side. This creates force in the opposite direction, keeping the helicopter stable. By simply adjusting the speed of the tail rotor, the helicopter can be turned in flight.
How many wings does a helicopter have?
Helicopters do not have any wings. Airplanes have wings Helicopter has rotors. A helicopter has at least two sets of rotors. One rotor creates lift ( Main Rotor on the top ) & the other prevents the helicopter from spinning in circles( Tail Rotor).
