Investigation of a Ram-Jet-Powered Helicopter Rotor on the Langley Helicopter Test Tower
Description:
Report discussing tests on a helicopter rotor powered by ram-jet engines located at the rotor blade tips. Information about the basic hovering characteristics of the rotor and the propulsive characteristics of the ram-jet engine were obtained over a range of speeds and fuel rates. Results were also obtained in the power-off condition and with the engines removed.
Date:
June 3, 1953
Creator:
Carpenter, Paul J. & Radin, Edward J.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department