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Old 12th October 2006 | 16:06
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NickLappos
 
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It is my belief that teetering rotors stall earlier than articulated or bearingless rotors, that is they have less maneuver capability if all other factors are equal.
Why? Because the blades are not free flap as they wish, they must flap in pairs, and this flapping can affect angle of attack, probably to the detriment of the maximum lift from that blade.
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