The fundamental configuration and design of the compound helicopter

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Volumn 217, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 297-315

  Orchard, M ^a   Newman, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Autorotation; Compound helicopter; Design; Fundamental configuration; Rotor wing interaction

Indexed keywords

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING; AIRCRAFT PROPULSION; COMPUTER CONTROL; COMPUTER PROGRAMMING; FEEDBACK CONTROL; FLIGHT DYNAMICS; HELICOPTER ROTORS; LIFT; LOADS (FORCES); MACHINE DESIGN; MECHANICAL DRIVES; WINGS;

AUTOROTATION; ROTOR WING INTERACTION;

COMPOUND HELICOPTERS;

EID: 0347270360     PISSN: 09544100     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/095441003772538570     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (45)

1. Orchard, M. N. and Newman, S. J. The compound helicopter versus tilt rotor-Europe's shortcut to the future. In the 26th European Rotorcraft Forum Proceedings, September 2000.
2. Orchard, M. N. and Newman, S. J. Some design issues for the optimisation of the compound helicopter configuration. In the 56th American Helicopter Society Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 2000.
3. Blackburn, W. E. and Rita, A. D. UH-2 helicopter high-speed flight research with lift and thrust augmentation. USAAVLABS TR-67-12, October 1967.
4. Balmford, D. E. H. and Benger, B. S. The compound helicopter - a concept revisited. In Proceedings of the 17th European Rotorcraft and Powered Lift Aircraft Forum, September 1991.
5. Felker, F. F. and Light, J. S. Aerodynamic interactions between a rotor and wing in hover. J. Am. Helicopter Soc., April 1988, 33(2).
6. Maisel, M., Laub, G. and McCroskey, W. J. Aerodynamic characteristics of two-dimensional wings at angles of attack near -90°. NASA-TM-88373, December 1986.
7. Wyrick, D. R. Extension of the high-speed flight envelope of the XH-51A compound helicopter. USAAVLABS-TR-65-71, November 1965.
8. Spreuer, W. E. Experimental flight tests of the XH-51A compound helicopter. J. Am. Helicopter Soc., July 1968, 13(3).
9. McCutcheon, R. S-67 flight test program. In American Helicopter Society 28th Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1972.
10. Dumond, R. C. and Simon, D. R. Flight investigation of design features of the S-67 winged helicopter. In American Helicopter Society 27th Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1971.
11. Stepniewski, W. Z. and Keys, C. N. Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics, 1984 (Dover Publications, New York).
12. Fradenburgh, E. A. and Segel, R. M. Model and full scale compound helicopter research. In American Helicopter Society 21st Annual National Forum, May 1965.
13. Felker, F. F. A review of tilt rotor download research. In Fourteenth European Rotorcraft Forum Proceedings, September 1988.
14. Felker, F. F. and Light, J. S. Rotor/wing aerodynamic interactions in hover. In American Helicopter Society 42nd Annual National Forum Proceedings, June 1988.
15. Felker, F. F., Light, J. S. and Faye, R. E. Reduction of tilt rotor download using circulation control. NASA-CP-2432, February 1986.
16. Jordan, T., Humpherson, D. V. and Benger, B. S. The compound helicopter-the rotorcraft for the 21st century. In American Helicopter Society 49th Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1993.
17. Catchpole, C. E. Modelling aspects for the synthesis and performance assessment of some future advanced helicopters. In American Helicopter Society Vertical Lift Aircraft Design Conference Proceedings, 1990.
18. Linville, J. C. An experimental investigation of high-speed rotorcraft drag. USAAMRDL-TR-71-46, February 1972.
19. Buhler, M. and Newman, S. J. The aerodynamics of the compound helicopter configuration. J. R. Aeronaut. Soc., April 1996.
20. Segel, R. M. and Bain, L. J. Experimental investigation of compound helicopter aerodynamic interference effects. United Aircraft Corporation, 1966.
21. Bain, L. J. and Landgrebe, A. J. Investigation of compound helicopter aerodynamic interference effects. USAAVLABS-TR-67-44, November 1967.
22. Fail, R. A. and Eyre, R. C. W. Loss of static thrust due to a fixed surface under a helicopter rotor. Royal Aircraft Establishment TN Aero. 2008, July 1949.
23. Makoski, R. A. and Menkick, G. F. Investigation of vertical drag and periodic airloads acting on flat panels in a rotor slipstream. NACA-TN-3900, December 1956.
24. Fradenburgh, E. A. and Chuga, G. M. Flight program on the NH-3A research helicopter. J. Am. Helicopter Soc., January 1968, 13(1).
25. Wood, T. L. and Peryea, M. A. Reduction of tiltrotor download. J. Am. Helicopter Soc., July 1995, 40(3).
26. Casci, C. and Blanchi, E. New trends for high speed helicopter propulsion. In Helicopter Propulsion Systems Conference, June 1968, paper AGARD-CP.31.
27. Bell Helicopter Company, Pre-design report for the rotor systems research aircraft. NASA-CR-112156, 1972.
28. Kefford, N. F. K. and Munch, C. L. Conceptual design study of 1985 commercial VTOIL transports that utilise rotors. NASA-CR-2532, May 1975.
29. Johnson, J. N., Bender, G. L., McClennan, R. D., Burden, J. R. and Larsen, M. E. Attack helicopter evaluation AH-56A Cheyenne compound helicopter. US Army Aviation System Test Activity 72-08, June 1972.
30. Segner, D. R. AH-56A compound helicopter autorotation characteristics. Soc. Expl Test Pilots Tech. Rev., January 1973, 11(2).
31. Meyers, D. N., Tompkins, L. V. and Goldberg, J. H. 16H-1A flight test research program. USAAVLABS TR-67-58, August 1968.
32. Nichols, J. B. A special gas turbine cycle for the compound helicopter. In American Helicopter Society 24th Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1968.
33. Seery, M. E. Convertible fan/shaft engines. In American Helicopter Society 25th Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1969.
34. Segner, D. R. Flight tests of the XH-51A compound helicopter. AIAA 67-262, 1967.
35. Lentine, F. P., Groth, W. P. and Oglesby, T. N. Research in manoeuvrability of the XH-51A compound helicopter. USAAVLABS-TR-68-23, June 1968.
36. Paul, F. W. A self-excited rotor blade oscillation at high subsonic Mach numbers. J. Am. Helicopter Soc., January 1969, 14.
37. Van Wyckhouse, J. F. High-performance UH-1 compound helicopter manoeuvre flight test program. USAAVLABS-TR-66-17, February 1966.
38. Perry, F. J. Aerodynamics of the helicopter world speed record. In American Helicopter Society 43rd Annual National Forum Proceedings, May 1987.
39. Dummond, R. C. 'Compound Rotary-Wing Aircraft Research,' AIAA 69-218, 1969.
40. Cruz, E. S., Gorenberg, N. B. and Kerr, A. W. A flight envelope expansion study for the XH-51A compound helicopter. USAAVLABS-TR-69-78, October 1969.
41. Tanner, W. H. and Bergquist, R. R. Some problems of design and operation of a 250-knot compound helicopter rotor. J. Aircr., September 1964, 1(5).
42. Hislop, G. S. The Fairey Rotodyne. J. Helicopter Ass. Gt Br., 1959, 13.
43. Fabre, P. Drag problems on rotary wing aircraft. In AGARD Helicopter Aerodynamics and Dynamics Conference Proceedings, 1973.
44. Barrett, R. and Brozoski, F. Adaptive flight control surfaces, wings, rotors and active aerodynamics. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Engrs, 1996, 2717.
45. Segel, R., Jenney, D. S. and Gerdes, W. Final Report NH-3A (Sikorsky S61F) flight test program. United Aircraft Corporation SER-611344, 1970.