24.01.2011, 07:29
as I understood it, the Triebflugel WAS physically possible, in theory at least.
Because the rotor blades housed their own driving forces [=motors on their ends], there was no torque generated via the main rotor "shaft" - which was not a drive shaft at all, but merely a fixed swivel point.
Hence there was no problem with counter-rotation of the fuselage.
Of course, in practical terms, it may well have been impossible, especially at the time. But a fun idea.
So - do go ahead and make one! I'll fly it .
felix
Because the rotor blades housed their own driving forces [=motors on their ends], there was no torque generated via the main rotor "shaft" - which was not a drive shaft at all, but merely a fixed swivel point.
Hence there was no problem with counter-rotation of the fuselage.
Of course, in practical terms, it may well have been impossible, especially at the time. But a fun idea.
So - do go ahead and make one! I'll fly it .
felix