Explore: Tail Rotors

rotor when flying. Tail rotors are simpler than main rotors since they require only collective changes in pitch to vary thrust. The pitch of the tail

that of the main rotor's rotation, thereby countering the torque effect created by the main rotor. Tail rotors are simpler than main rotors since they require

rotorcraft: Tandem rotors are two counter-rotating rotors with one mounted behind the other. Transverse rotors are pair of counter-rotating rotors transversely

the airflows from the main and tail rotors, which in some designs can be severe. Also, helicopters using coaxial rotors tend to be have a smaller footprint

(counter-clockwise) rotors and from 2 o'clock on clockwise rotors. The wind pushes the dirty air and vortices generated from the main-rotor into the tail-rotor, preventing

tandem rotor system are a complex transmission and the need for two large rotors. The two rotors are linked by a transmission that ensures the rotors are

the reactions of the air on one or more rotors". Rotorcraft generally include aircraft where one or more rotors provide lift throughout the entire flight

helicopter Coaxial rotors Fenestron Intermeshing rotors (synchropter) Tandem rotors Transverse rotors Multirotors Quadrotors Tiltrotors Tip jet rotor Youngcopter

towards reducing the noise from the main and tail rotors. A tail-rotor which is recessed into the fairing of the tail (a fenestron) reduces the noise level directly

a spinning tail rotor, and the absence of the rotor also removes its associated drag, potentially increasing efficiency. Helicopter rotors are designed