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Old 16th Jun 2007, 01:47
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NickLappos
 
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The biggest single determinate of ROD in auto is disk loading. There is no way a small turbine helo will get 4000 fpm for real in an auto at speeds near Vy. However, a CH-53E will trim at 3500 on its best day (14 psf disk loading)

A V22 will see perhaps 5000 fpm, with its 22 psf disk loading!.
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