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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. 1

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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

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Trend in the Application of Composites in Commercial Helicopters

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SA 365N Dauphin

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Boeing 234 Chinook

Fiberglass Composite Blades

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Dauphin Fan-In-Fin

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

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Examples of Composite Main Rotor Blades

BO-105

S-61 (H3)

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Examples of Composite Main Rotor Hubs

AS 350

MD 900

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General Applications

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