Solved: In principle, it is possible to use rotating cylinders as aircraft wings
Chapter 8, Problem p8.59(choose chapter or problem)
In principle, it is possible to use rotating cylinders as aircraft wings. Consider a cylinder 30 cm in diameter, rotating at 2400 r/min. It is to lift a 55-kN airplane cruising at 100 m/s. What should the cylinder length be? How much power is required to maintain this speed? Neglect end effects on the rotating wing.
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