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Describing the rotor on the tail of a helicopter that prevents the helicopter from spinning in a direction opposite to that of the main rotor blades
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antitorque pedals — The foot pedals used by the helicopter pilot to control the pitch of the anti torque (tail rotor) of a single rotor helicopter. The antitorque pedals allow the pilot to control the movement of the helicopter (yaw) about its vertical axis. Layout… … Aviation dictionary
antitorque — an·ti·torque … English syllables
antitorque rotor — /an tee tawrk , an tuy /, Aeron. (on certain helicopters) a small rotor on the tail, turning in the vertical plane and providing a thrust whose torque opposes and compensates for the torque of the main rotor. [ANTI + TORQUE] * * * … Universalium
antitorque rotor — A rotor that provides the required thrust to overcome the main rotor torque in a rotor craft. Also known as a tail rotor. The anti torque rotor produces the thrust required to oppose torque … Aviation dictionary
antitorque rotor — | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| noun Etymology: anti (I) + torque : a small rotor mounted on the tail of a helicopter that balances the torque reaction of the main lifting rotor and thus permits the craft to maintain a desired heading * * * /an tee tawrk , an tuy… … Useful english dictionary
Fenstron antitorque rotor — A shrouded rotor to protect the tail and personnel around the helicopter from foreign object damage. A Fenstron tail rotor has no flapping ability but does have feathering capability. See also foreign object damage. Fenestron anti torque rotor … Aviation dictionary
Helicopter rotor — This article is about helicopter main rotor systems. For antitorque control, see tail rotor. Helicopter rotor The rotor head of a Sikorsky S 92 A helicopter main rotor or rotor system is a type of fan that is used to generate both the aerodynamic … Wikipedia
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