Helicopter rotor facts for kids

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Helicopter rotors

A rotor is the rotating part of a helicopter which generates lift, either vertically in the case of a main rotor, or horizontally in the case of a tail rotor.

History and development

Before the development of powered helicopters in the mid 20th century, autogyro pioneer Juan de la Cierva researched and developed many of the basics of the rotor. Cierva is credited with successful development of multi-bladed, fully articulated rotor systems. This type of system is widely used today in many multi-bladed helicopters.

Images for kids

  • Sikorsky S-92 rotor P1230176

    The rotor head of a Sikorsky S-92

  • Taketombo

    A decorated Japanese taketombo bamboo-copter. The toy consists of a rotor attached to a stick.

  • Ciervas 1st autogiro

    The first autogyro to fly successfully in 1923.

  • Robinson-Rotorhead

    The simple rotor of a Robinson R22

  • R44 rotorhub

    Robinson R44 rotor head

  • Navy-hh1n-158256-070327-16cr-10

    Semirigid rotor system

  • Antitorque

    Antitorque: Torque effect on a helicopter

  • Puma tail rotor

    Tail rotor of an SA 330 Puma

  • Heli.fenestron.750pix

    Fenestron on an EC 120B

  • Notar helicopter

    Diagram showing the movement of air through the NOTAR system

  • CH-47 2

    Boeing CH-47 Chinook

  • Russian Air Force Kamov Ka-50

    Kamov Ka-50 of the Russian Air Force, with coaxial rotors

  • HH-43B Huskie at Cam Ranh Bay

    HH-43 Huskie

  • Mil Mi-12 aug 2008 2

    Mi-12

  • De Bothezat Quadrotor

    de Bothezat helicopter, 1923 photo


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