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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Introduction

Here we see some of the numerous applications of advanced composite material. Most of us have already experienced the application of fiberglass and graphite reinforced plastic in boats, golf clubs, fishing rods, cars, etc.

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Trend in the Application of Composites in Commercial Helicopters

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

SA 365N Dauphin

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Boeing 234 Chinook

Fiberglass Composite Blades

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Dauphin Fan-In-Fin

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Composite blades have a much longer fatigue life than metal blades.

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Examples of Composite Main Rotor Blades

BO-105

S-61 (H3)

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Application of Advanced Composites

to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

Examples of Composite Main Rotor Hubs

AS 350

MD 900

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to Helicopter Structures

General Applications

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General Applications

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General Applications

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