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Old 14th Oct 2009, 08:25
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Bertie Thruster
 
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I believe that rotor blades produce lift and 'pull' the aircraft into the air.

Why did they go down this route and not use a type of propellor to generate thrust to push it into the air?

Sounds like you are saying helicopters suck not blow.
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