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Matching the Characteristics of Helicopters and Shaft-Turbines
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Abstract
A DETAILED analysis of the weight-saving possibilities of shaft-turbine installations on helicopters is presented in this paper, which won the 1953 Wright Brothers Medal for its authors. They point out that this weight saving helps to counteract the disadvantage of high fuel consumption.
They also discuss helicopter flight characteristics and how they are related to shaft-turbine power characteristics. Finally, they propose some methods of obtaining better matching characteristics between helicopters and shaft-turbines.
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Meyers, D. and Ciolkosz, Z., "Matching the Characteristics of Helicopters and Shaft-Turbines," SAE Technical Paper 540256, 1954, https://doi.org/10.4271/540256.Also In
References
- “Case for Turboprop Engines,” Hazen. R. M. Presented at SAE National Aeronautic Meeting New York City April 18 1950
- “Development of Armstrong-Siddeley Mamba Engine,” Lindsey. W. H. Journal of Royal Aeronautical Society 53 February 1949 137 180
- “Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines,” Zucrow. M. J. Wiley New York City 1948
- “Gas Turbines for Aircraft,” Godsey, F. W. Jr., Young. L. A. Jr., McGraw-Hill New York City 1949
- SAE AIR No. 16, “Desirable Characteristics for Helicopter Engines,” Feb. 1 1947