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Old 27th Feb 2020, 15:34
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SansAnhedral
 
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I'm surprised nobody has pointed out how ridiculous it would seem for Boeing to expect to achieve 180 kt cruise with a tall, open, unfaired hub and controls hanging out in the breeze as shown.

Similarly, both the mast diameter and blade roots look extremely paltry for a rigid rotor.
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