Aviation enthusiasts, Check out this cool new Bell Helicopter prototype. [View all]

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The Bell FC-X







This concept uses what is called "NOTAR" torque control, for "No TAil Rotor" in which thrust is vectored out of the tail boom using vanes on the tail to control the amount of thrust coming from the tail, thus controlling the direction of the centerline of the fuselage. This technology is not new, as McDonnell/Hughes has had this system flying for years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOTAR There is however, some really interesting new rotor blade technology.

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