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Old 1st Jan 2005, 08:12
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Giovanni Cento Nove
 
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Torsional vibrations

So you have a little more insight to the issues.

leemind

I am aware of these engines. Yet the engine does have a reduction gearbox and a torsional vibration damper fitted as well which more than likely only matched to the MT propeller. This part of the adaptation probably accounts for 30% of the weight. Add in the torsional vibes from a rotor system and you have some major issues.

Ideally of course the drive system will need better integration to achieve the desired result - read clean sheet.
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