Tip Jets
A compound autogyro transmits full power to the rotor for vertical flight, and transfers power to a horizontal propulsion device for forward flight with wings providing lift to allow the aircraft to fly faster than a conventional helicopter. Tip Jet aircraft pump fuel and compressed air to small burner chambers at the rotor tips. This combustion generates thrust which turns the rotor.
Aircraft in this sub-category include:
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