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Coaxial rotor

A rotor system utilizing two rotors turning in opposite directions on the same centerline. This system is used to eliminated the need for a tail rotor.

Dictionary Term

Coaxial rotor

Definition

  • A rotor system utilizing two rotors turning in opposite directions on the same centerline. This system is used to eliminated the need for a tail rotor.

References

  • Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019