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Old 4th Dec 2007, 19:56
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There is a very simple method to work this out by considering conservation of momentum over time.

Work out total forward momentum of helicopter (Mass x velocity) integrated over a Dt ( any standard time increment).

Work out total forward momentum of rounds integrated over the same Dt.

The second divided by the first will give you percentage that you have to increase torque to maintain same airspeed - assuming the discharge of rounds does not significantly affect the overall mass of the aircraft!
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