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Tail rotors are to correct the effect of engine torque and help steer the helicopter

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Why do helicopters have a small rotor of their tail?

That is to stabilise the inherent spin of the main rotor and to steer the machine.


Why does a typical small helicopter with a single rotor have a second small rotor on its tail?

The small rotor on the tail, called the tail rotor, counteracts the torque produced by the main rotor of the helicopter. Without the tail rotor, the helicopter would spin uncontrollably in the opposite direction of the main rotor. The tail rotor helps maintain the helicopter's balance and heading.


Why do some helicopters have enclosed tail rotors?

An enclosed tail rotor is safer and resistant to fouling.


Why almost all helicopters have a small tail rotor at the back?

when the main blade rotates it creates torque and if that torque is not countered by the rear rotor the helicopter will spin out and crash. the helicopters that do not have a rear rotor have another rotor that is the same size moving in the opposite direction


How are helicopters steered?

By tilting the main rotor and changing the speed of the tail propeller.


Why do the CH-47 Chinook helicopters have counter rotating rotor blades?

Most helicopters have a tail boom and tail rotor. This tail rotor is present to counteract the torque produced by a helicopters main rotor. If there was no tail rotor, the helicopter would tend to rotate in a direction opposite to that which the main rotor blade spins which would make flying difficult or even impossible. The Chinook doesn't have a tail rotor, instead it has twin main rotors. If they both span in the same direction then this would act to cause the helicopter to twist. However as they rotate in opposite directions the two twisting forces cancel each other out. This has other advantages as it means that the full power of the engines goes towards generating lift and thrust as opposed to driving the vertical stabilising rotor on other helicopters.


Why don't helicopters spin around in the air?

Some helicopters feature a second rotor underneath the first rotor that counters the force applied to the body of the helicopter by applying thrust in the opposite direction of the main rotor. This stops the helicopter from spinning around. Others, instead of a second rotor underneath the first rotor have a back rotor that essentially does the same thing, which is provide a equal force to the first rotor preventing the helicopter from spinning =0


Are helicopters powered by jet engine?

some are, but like 99% are propelled by propellors on the top Actually all helicopters use a main rotor and a tail rotor for lift and stability. Most late model helicopters utilize a jet engine and transmission power train. Not unlike a torbo prop arrangement.


Why are helicopters stable?

Because the main rotor is on top and the tail propeller stabilises the spin.


Does helicopter need a tail rotor number?

All helicopters have registration letters just like any aircraft.


Why don't helicopters spin in circles?

The back rotor of the helicopter counters the force applied to the body of the helicopter by the main rotor by applying thrust in the same direction as the main rotor. The force from the main rotor is applied in the opposite direction the main rotor is spinning. So say the force the main rotor was exerting on the body of the helicopter was causing the tail to move left then the back rotor would be designed to apply an equal force pushing the tail right to keep it from spinning. If the back rotor of a helicopter malfunctioned it would begin to spin.


How can helicopters hover?

Helicopters hover by using their main rotor to generate lift, which counteracts the force of gravity pulling the helicopter down. By adjusting the pitch angle of the main rotor blades, the pilot can control the amount of lift produced to maintain a steady hover. Additionally, helicopters can adjust their tail rotor to counteract the torque created by the main rotor rotation, allowing for stable hovering.