Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan 2015)

Theoretical Analysis and Experimental Researches regarding the Asymmetrical Fluid Flow Applied in Aeronautics

  • Ionică Cîrciu,
  • Doru Luculescu,
  • Vasile Prisacariu,
  • Eduard Mihai,
  • Constantin Rotaru

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/681284
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2015

Abstract

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The current paper has been written in order to find the best solutions to replace the antitorque rotor of single-rotor helicopters, with removal of its disadvantages through the Coandă Effect. This would significantly increase the flight performance. The research mainly aims at obtaining a controlled lateral force due to Coandă flows through the tail boom, a force which would be useful for the stabilization needed because of the lifting rotor during the flight of single-rotor helicopters.