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DLR-led STAR project shines light on performance boost from ‘active twisting’ rotor blades
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Dominic Perry2026-01-30T15:23:00
German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.
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