rotor system

collocation in English

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rotor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈrəʊ.tər/us
/ˈroʊ.t̬ɚ/
a part of a machine that spins, especially the device supporting the turning blades of ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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As flight testing progressed, the original three-bladed, rigidrotorsystemdemonstrated instability at higher speed ranges.
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There is an increased mechanical complexity of therotorsystembecause it requires linkages and swashplates for two rotor systems.
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In forward flight, therotorsystemis subject to various forms of differential loading.
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The mainrotorsystemis of low-inertia and requires pilot skill to manage energy on landing.
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As a torquelessrotorsystem, no anti-torque correction system was required, though propeller pitch was controlled by the rudder pedals for low-speed yaw control.
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Similarly, it became apparent that the rigidrotorsystemwas going to require extensive redesign of the aircraft, and this effort was dropped as well.
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It still holds the record for flying with the world's largestrotorsystem.
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It featured a revolutionary hingelessrotorsystem, at that time a pioneering innovation in helicopters when it was introduced into service in 1970.
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For startup, the engine is started with the belts loose, allowing the engine to run without spinning therotorsystem.
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A variation of the fully articulated system is the soft-in-planerotorsystem.
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It had a coaxialrotorsystemand a dropdown inverted vee tail.
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