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Old 19th October 2006 | 00:02
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Greaney
 
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Translational Lift

In forward flight, a pusher propeller located below
the main rotor would experience some airflow
parallel to the propeller's disk. This would increase
propeller efficiency, as forward movement increases
the efficiency of the main rotor. It will not be as
dramatic an effect as translational lift, but you
need to consider it.
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