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Old 2nd Aug 2021, 22:12
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I wouldn't like to be the guys doing the fatigue analysis on those rotors when in the folded position. I think the blades could be made better use of in the open position in cruise. Each blade is likely to be separately actuated and therefore could be set to minimum drag and also act as a useful lifting surface. The drag in this arrangement may not outweigh the drag in the folded arrangement.
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