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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.

Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of MANE 4070  required.

When Offered: AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTOR

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

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3



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