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Articulated rotor

A rotor system in which each of the blades is connected to the rotor hub in such a way that it is free to change its pitch angle, and move up and down and fore and aft in its plane of rotation.

Dictionary Term

Articulated rotor

Definition

  • A rotor system in which each of the blades is connected to the rotor hub in such a way that it is free to change its pitch angle, and move up and down and fore and aft in its plane of rotation.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019