I knew that was the original concept, when I tested the proposed
configuration in a Wright Field wind tunnel, many moons ago. Thanks for
the confirmation.
Our test model had a mechanical failure during conversion on one
occasion, allowing one rotor to convert while the other remained where
it was. That was a "real" emergency situation.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 6/23/2016 9:08 AM, Ken Norton wrote:
I wouldn’t be happy travelling in a V-22; you have not chance if one side fails. The
“DiscRotor” looks interesting, though.
There is a transmission interconnect shaft going from one engine to
the other. If an engine were to fail, it will automatically connect
the propeller to the interconnect shaft.
AG
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