Development of a Morphing Landing Gear Composite Door for High Speed Compound Rotorcraft

In the framework of fast rotorcraft, smoothness and flushness of external aerodynamic surfaces present challenges for high-speed conditions, where aerodynamics is the driver of helicopter performance. For AIRBUS-RACER helicopter the main landing gear trap doors are parts of the lower wing skins (in...

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Main Authors: Antonio Chiariello, Salvatore Orlando, Pasquale Vitale, Mauro Linari, Raffaele Longobardi, Luigi Di Palma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/7/7/88