jjsemperfi Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 So... Looking at the UH-1Y's blades..... Why did they design the blades so that they attach to these pieces that stick out a couple feet from the hub. It looks like they just eliminated the blade root (because it doesn't do much anyways) and just started the blade further out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Doesnt the MD900/902 have the same concept? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Yup the 900/902 does...but who was the first to use that design?? A brownie point to the first person with the right answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsemperfi Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Huh, well I have no clue. What's it for anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiaguy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Brantley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 ^Thats what I was thinking darnit!!..... Oh well, you won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstallion6113 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 The CH-53E uses blade extenders that mount between the blade root end and the main rotor hub as well. Creates more useable lift using the same size blade as the CH-53A/D had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdogs Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm assuming It's part of the bearing-less hingeless rotor system. That blade root allows the Yankee's blades to lead, lag, twist, and flap without the use of multiple dampeners and hinges. Reducing maintenance workload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm assuming It's part of the bearing-less hingeless rotor system. That blade root allows the Yankee's blades to lead, lag, twist, and flap without the use of multiple dampeners and hinges. Reducing maintenance workload. Great...... now you have a bunch of lazy-a$$ wingers sitting around with nothing to do but thumb through hairstyle and Oakley magazines! Figures! (8yr 0331/Sgt) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Brantley? Winner Winner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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