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Helicopter 'lift' is provided by the rotor blades creating lift. A fixed wing aircraft creates lift by moving the aircraft forward to create a pressure differential between the upper and lower surfaces of the wing. Power required from the engine to a propeller to move the aircraft forward (on wheels) to gain sufficient speed is much less than lifting the 'dead' weight of a helicopter.
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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.
Why fixed wing aircraft need less power-full engine to fly then a helicopter?
Possibly...because the wings add lift to the aircraft; whereas the chopper has no wings and must create it's own lift. Helicopter crewmen call helicopters "rotor-wing" aircraft, apparently the rotor blades on the choppers act like "wings."
The engine of an airplane does what?
The engine of an aircraft gives the aircraft power to create lift, either using wings (in the case of an airplane) or rotors (in the case of an helicopter) or both (in the case of an autogyro).
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.
What is a drive shaft used for on a helicopter?
Depending in the aircraft, it will either serve as the drive train linkage between engine and transmissions, or transmission to transmission for rotary power.... how the power gets from engine to spinning rotor head
What is the instrument that indicates engine power for an aircraft with a fixed-pitch propeller?
That would be the RPM gauge. On an aircraft with variable pitch prop it would be the manifold pressure gauge.
What is a power driven aircraft?
An aircraft with an engine.
What is a turbine helicopter?
A helicopter with a jet engine. The engine is adapted to give power to a transmission, rather than thrust.
How much minimum engine can work for an aircraft?
It depends on the size of the aircraft and the power of the engine
Difference between Aircraft engine and aircraft power plant?
aircraft powerplant consist of engine, plus inlet and exhaust nozzle.
What is thrust in an aircraft?
Thrust is the power made by a jet engine to propel an aircraft.
What happens if the engine of an air craft stops working in mid air?
That's a simple one. But it depends on if we're talking fixed-wing or rotary-wing. I'll tell you both... 1-Rotary-wing: The rotors have a 'free-wheeling unit' which allows the rotors to keep on spinning, even if the engine quits. The pilot still has complete control and can land the helicopter safely. 2-Fixed-wing: When the engine quits mid-air on a fixed wing aircraft...good luck because the aircraft, without its power, will quickly begin to lose speed and descend. But because all pilots are trained for these situations, there's no need to worry about crashing. look at this URL for an example. http://www.noob.us/miscellaneous/pilot-lands-safely-after-engine-fails/ I hope this answered you question effectively!
