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16th Aug 2008, 22:19

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Jack Carson

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Just adding the arithmetic for Nick.

The Blackhawk is canted 20º. The vertical component (lift) is equal Tv = T x Cos20º = T x 0.34 while the horizontal component (anti torque) is equal to Th = T x Sin20º = T x. 0.94.

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