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Old 30th December 2005 | 19:56
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Dave_Jackson
 
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Come-on Nick, don't be a Neo-Luddite.

Darwin's 'LAW of evolution' shows that an airfoil [rotor or wing] is required for lift.
Darwin's 'LAW' also shows that an airfoil [rotor or propeller] is required for forward motion.

Intelligent Design then theorizes that there are only two logical configurations for Generation II rotorcraft.
Want to bet on the winner?

Proprotor for Hover ~ Proprotor plus Wing for Forward Flight:


Rotor for Hover ~ Rotor plus Prop for Forward Flight:



Ain't symmetry beautiful?
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