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Old 30th May 2005 | 01:23
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NickLappos
 
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Dave,
Of course the Kamov people exaggerate the tail rotor losses, they make coaxials! Quote them all you wish, the real tail rotor losses for a single rotor helo are about 5% in hover at MGW and about 1% in cruise.

The S-76B tail rotor consumes 50 Hp while it hovers at 1050 Hp total power from the engines. You do the math, I am too tired of arguing with you!
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