Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:15 am
I do like a helicopter but a plane .... just watch for that rotor .... OUCH .. and .. all forgot the propellers 
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:15 amPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:56 amCrikey .. A minature Fairey Rotordyne of the 1950s concept I do like a helicopter but a plane .... just watch for that rotor .... OUCH .. and .. all forgot the propellers
I do like a helicopter but a plane .... just watch for that rotor .... OUCH .. and .. all forgot the propellers Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:50 pmCan't help but feel the X3 is just European (Read: French) attempted one-upmanship on Sikorsky's X2, both in the 250kt class.
I see the development S-97 is underway, mostly military application.
I think someone should have a look at the Rotodyne tip-jet rotor again, what a concept!
Noise and failed seals killed it, modern engines and materials surely would make it work.
Mine would have a coaxial rotor pair to cancel high-speed lift issues on the retreating blade, and a pair of Rolls-Royce BR725's to push it...
Ian can draw it for us, whatsay Ian?
I see the development S-97 is underway, mostly military application.
I think someone should have a look at the Rotodyne tip-jet rotor again, what a concept!
Noise and failed seals killed it, modern engines and materials surely would make it work.
Mine would have a coaxial rotor pair to cancel high-speed lift issues on the retreating blade, and a pair of Rolls-Royce BR725's to push it...
Ian can draw it for us, whatsay Ian?
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:11 pmCharl wrote:QUOTE (Charl @ Nov 11 2012,1:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ian can draw it for us, whatsay Ian?
Sure i could whiz something up ..... but but all this design work someone may take the idea to heart .
