The KMAX blades are not wood. Those were on the earlier HH43. They can contact and wipe across each other if there is too high of a pitch command. That results in mast bumping ,damage and usually replacement. When I quit working on them it costs about 275K per set.
Interesting video. No anxiety here, I knew of the Kaman helicopters beforehand, but I didn't know about the inventor's interest in music too. Some people have so much "headspace", it makes me a bit jealous (but still appreciative of their contributions to tech).
I have just discovered your channel and I cannot overstate how much I enjoy your videos. I subscribed after watching only 1. If I was to offer some feedback I would love you to go into more detail on some of the things you mention, for example the control method of the blade pitch around 2:37. You cover so many interesting things so quickly I find myself skipping back and pausing so I can take it all in. Thanks for making these video and keep up the excellent work. I've followed aviaition for nearly 45 years and I learned so much I never knew in these last 8 mins (well 12 actually with all the rewinding 🙂)
I work down the road from Kaman in Connecticut and get to see them do low level test flights over my building and around the area. One of my coworkers worked there too. Cool design maybe I'll work there one day.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has the Twinblade, which is also a synchropter ( but I think with a more extreme rotor angle ) that is also used for heavy lifting, even capable of hauling its faction's house-sized Apocalypse tank.
So, Theoretically, we could have 2 sets of these intermeshing rotors where 1 rotor blade intermeshes with 3 other rotor blades ? Arranged in a rectangular or square pattern ? Would such an arrangement reduce turbulence ? Much like the Chinook ..
I know it’s probably true, but it seems odd that a tail rotor adds even close to the weight and complexity that a second main (and synchronized) rotor does! I notice a lot of stick shake in those cockpit videos, is this common in synchro-mesh helicopters?
In the early years of IC engine powered single rotor systems, power loss was expected. However, the French overcame it with turbine engines very early and lead the field. Today, they are still leading with composite airframes and rotors, lighter and increase engine power. Such power to weight ratio is unreal for a conventional single rotor system helicopter. Unfortunately, the synchropter, by virtue of it's unique rotor design also withheld any further development in the other avenues of speed, size, capacity, home build variants.
The Kellett K 10 had blades collide many times, A light in the cockpit lit each time the blades touched... It flickered one too many times canceling the project... The pilots Nopped their way out of town.
With Absolutely no disrespect in any way. But to me a helicopter is, 3000 moving pieces, flying formation, all looking for a way out! Did he makes the Husky, the helicopter the Marines used?
The question asked in the title is literally answered in the title. Let me ask you this, How does Earth's gravitational force keep the moon from drifting out to space?
That warning "approach from the front" tells mu that this (as it looks today) can never be a concept for passenger transport (civilan or military) ... the risks are to high. There would be a fatal accident on the first day of introducing it to the the press. Some one would try to take a cool selfie ... and ...
I didn't think so... he mentioned operation paperclip right away, which we all know about so obviously we know some of the scientists were nazi's. The video is about the technical aspects of a 2 blade rotor 👍
Synchropter and coaxial copters are my favorite. The manual blade servos was a great idea. No hydraulics required.
Or tail rotor.
i love this helicopters appearance. it's so odd, and so different, but somehow, so beautiful.
The KMAX blades are not wood. Those were on the earlier HH43. They can contact and wipe across each other if there is too high of a pitch command. That results in mast bumping ,damage and usually replacement. When I quit working on them it costs about 275K per set.
The problem is it kills people who approach from the side. That is the reason they have always been built in small numbers.
😮 PHENOMENAL EMERGENCY LANDING @1:10 ! Straight Bossed it!
Interesting video. No anxiety here, I knew of the Kaman helicopters beforehand, but I didn't know about the inventor's interest in music too. Some people have so much "headspace", it makes me a bit jealous (but still appreciative of their contributions to tech).
Ovation guitars were Kaman owned in the beginning.
To say;; Kinda like the technology of a 1920s fighter plane, with the "Interrupter Gear".. (Synchronization, of shooting bullets between the Blades )
This video is better than most K-max videos
I have just discovered your channel and I cannot overstate how much I enjoy your videos. I subscribed after watching only 1. If I was to offer some feedback I would love you to go into more detail on some of the things you mention, for example the control method of the blade pitch around 2:37. You cover so many interesting things so quickly I find myself skipping back and pausing so I can take it all in. Thanks for making these video and keep up the excellent work. I've followed aviaition for nearly 45 years and I learned so much I never knew in these last 8 mins (well 12 actually with all the rewinding 🙂)
I'm really happy that you liked it.
I work down the road from Kaman in Connecticut and get to see them do low level test flights over my building and around the area. One of my coworkers worked there too. Cool design maybe I'll work there one day.
Intresting video! These Kaman helicopters are weird, but so unique!
It looks sick!😊 I’ll take 2 7:07
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has the Twinblade, which is also a synchropter ( but I think with a more extreme rotor angle ) that is also used for heavy lifting, even capable of hauling its faction's house-sized Apocalypse tank.
Great video, thanks !
Great video mate. This was the most interesting video I watched all week. Thanks.
So, Theoretically, we could have 2 sets of these intermeshing rotors where 1 rotor blade intermeshes with 3 other rotor blades ? Arranged in a rectangular or square pattern ? Would such an arrangement reduce turbulence ? Much like the Chinook ..
I know it’s probably true, but it seems odd that a tail rotor adds even close to the weight and complexity that a second main (and synchronized) rotor does!
I notice a lot of stick shake in those cockpit videos, is this common in synchro-mesh helicopters?
Really like your Videos, keep on uploading!
Thanks man
Love this channel and its content
The answer to the question asked in the title, is answered in the titel as well. It's why they are called SYNCHRO-pter.
In the early years of IC engine powered single rotor systems, power loss was expected. However, the French overcame it with turbine engines very early and lead the field. Today, they are still leading with composite airframes and rotors, lighter and increase engine power. Such power to weight ratio is unreal for a conventional single rotor system helicopter. Unfortunately, the synchropter, by virtue of it's unique rotor design also withheld any further development in the other avenues of speed, size, capacity, home build variants.
If there was a rear rotor in case one of the engines fail it could still function untill landing
Great content .... Now I want an omlette !!!?
The Kellett K 10 had blades collide many times, A light in the cockpit lit each time the blades touched... It flickered one too many times canceling the project... The pilots Nopped their way out of town.
they use the same modell next to our home inside of Zürich city to transport the logs from the steep hills.
Great video! 0:33 there is a misspelling of Paperclip (Papaerclip)
German engineering is greatest in the world!
Excellent!
Awesome vid ! 🌞
With Absolutely no disrespect in any way. But to me a helicopter is, 3000 moving pieces, flying formation, all looking for a way out!
Did he makes the Husky, the helicopter the Marines used?
Underrated
When are they going to invent something that can withstand winds & x-ray through clouds? RIP KOBE, Gianna & Friends 💛💜
Nice Video
The question asked in the title is literally answered in the title. Let me ask you this, How does Earth's gravitational force keep the moon from drifting out to space?
That warning "approach from the front" tells mu that this (as it looks today) can never be a concept for passenger transport (civilan or military) ... the risks are to high. There would be a fatal accident on the first day of introducing it to the the press. Some one would try to take a cool selfie ... and ...
I think the rotor blades are made out of wood… and they are nearly $2,000,000. Great job on your video!
New blades are fiberglass the old wood blades were better, Wood tends to dampen vibrations
KMAX ❤. It reminds me memories of my Helicopter project lecture back in 2012.
The BLURRED images will make you lose views, like @2:40
Misspelled “paper clip”.
All this time I thought it was luck.
Why does this guy say “German scientists”? It’s kinda weird how he’s avoiding saying Nazis..
Your right!
RUclips demonintizes (doesn’t pay creators) if videos mention the word nazi
I didn't think so... he mentioned operation paperclip right away, which we all know about so obviously we know some of the scientists were nazi's. The video is about the technical aspects of a 2 blade rotor 👍
woke culture,yet again,...
@@johnmackinnon1026 what???
*gear slips*
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Searched for this and accidentally put another o instead of the p and got an entirely different result.
😂
omfGAWD ‼️ 😮🎉
Zero.