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There are many different helicopter engines, most of them now jets
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Can a helicopter fly at Mach 1.5?
No, a helicopter cannot go at the speed of Mach 1.5. It is because, this kind of propulsion can only be achieved through a jet engine. A helicopter's engine cannot achieve that.
What is the difference of takeoff climb out speed and takeoff safety speed for helicopter?
Takeoff climb out speed is the speed for twin engine climb out and will get performance of best rate of climb and also it is known as (vbroc) but takeoff safety speed is the speed at which the helicopter may safely air born with one engine inoperatied and also it is known as (v2)
What is the speed of a cargo helicopter?
09527349074537mph
What is a turbine helicopter?
A helicopter with a jet engine. The engine is adapted to give power to a transmission, rather than thrust.
What is the cruising speed of cobra helicopter?
Cruising speed is about 150 mph.
What parts function the helicopter?
the engine
Why a helicopter falling during auto-rotation could reach a terminal speed without the pilot changing any controls?
The helicopter begins to fall because gravity is pulling its weight. As the helicopter accelerates, the air passing past the helicopter creates drag, as the helicopter continues to accelerate the drag Increases until the drag becomes equal to the weight, stopping it from accelerating. Even if the helicopter did not auto rotate it would still reach a terminal speed, however the terminal speed for the non auto rotating helicopter would be a lot higher and the helicopter would take longer to reach this speed.
What is average speed for helicopter?
About 170 mph.
What happens when engine fails in helicopter?
if the engine fails a good pilot can 'auto rotate' using the dead rotor to lower the helicopter
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.
How many cylinders does the R22 helicopter engine have?
The Robinson 22 helicopter has a four cylinder pistol engine. The single-engine light utility helicopter was designed in 1973 and has been in production since 1979. The cost of one of these helicopters is about $270,000.
What levers do on a helicopter?
They change the speed and angle of rotor, and speed of tail propeller.
