In the 1940s, American and German helicopter manufacturers began experimenting with mounting tip jets on the ends of helicopter rotor blades. These systems helped designers eliminate weight and reduce torque on fuselages. Helicopter manufacturers developed tip jet designs for small one- and two-seat models and large sky crane versions that could lift heavy military and […]
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