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MANE 6060 - 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  

When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.

Co-Listed: MANE 4120   Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and the co-listed course.

Credit Hours: 3