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MANE 4120 - Helicopter Aerodynamics and Performance


Aerodynamic analysis of rotocraft in hover, axial, and edgewise flight. Rotor blade flapping, and response to rotor pitch controls. Rotor hub loads and aircraft equilibrium procedures. Helicopter performance calculations. Effect of rotor design on rotor aerodynamic performance.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4070 Aerodynamics I.

When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.



Cross Listed: MANE 6060. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 4



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