Bn. Bourtsev et Sv. Selemenev, BLADE FLAP MOTION AND LOWER-TO-UPPER ROTOR BLADE TIPS CLEARANCES OF COAXIAL HELICOPTERS, Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 41(1), 1996, pp. 37-51
One of the most specific important problems for coaxial helicopter rot
ors is to ensure an adequate clearance between upper and lower rotor b
lade tips. The results of investigations made in this field are presen
ted and discussed in the present paper. The results of analysis and ac
tual experimental flight data are compared for steady horizontal fligh
t and maneuvering flight conditions.