the helicopters are bigger so there needs to be a greater weight distribution
Helicopters have 2 sets of blades to keep the helicopter balanced. This is due to the unique shape of the helicopter.
The number of blades on a helicopter can vary depending on its design and purpose. Most commonly, helicopters have two to five main rotor blades, with two-bladed configurations being typical for smaller helicopters and four or five blades often found on larger or more advanced models for improved performance and stability. Additionally, some specialized helicopters may have more than five blades. The tail rotor typically has two or three blades.
The rotor blades lift helicopters
Helicopters don't just have 3 blades. It depends on the size and weightlifting capability. Small helicopters such as a Robinson R22 have only 2 blades, the military Merlin has 5 and the Chinook has two rotors with usually 3 blades each.
The rotor hub holds blades on
Rotor blades
Older helicopters had noisy rotor blades, modern ones are very quiet.
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Yes, many small helicopters have 3 blades
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The upper set, the rotor, provides lift. The smaller blade at the rear provides steering .
Rotor helicopters work by generating lift through the rotation of large horizontal blades called rotor blades. As the rotor blades rotate, they create a pressure difference between the top and bottom surfaces of the blades, producing lift. By altering the pitch of the rotor blades and controlling the speed of rotation, pilots can steer the helicopter in different directions.