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Old 10th December 2024 | 18:31
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Yes more complex than a Tiltrotor. But watch the Bell sled test closely, specifically the three swashplate actuators. Bell is using the existing swashplate actuators to fold the rotor blades. This significantly reduces the system complexity.
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