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Know how a helicopter stays up in the air and how its rotor generates lift

Know how a helicopter stays up in the air and how its rotor generates lift

Learn how a helicopter rotor generates lift.

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Know about the various helicopter rotor blade design using advanced aerodynamic technology

Know about the various helicopter rotor blade design using advanced aerodynamic technology

Learn about advanced helicopter rotor blade design.

Video: © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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generation of lift force

Figure 18: Generation of lift force.

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