Question: A four-bladed helicopter rotor rotates at n r/min in air with properties (ρ, μ). Each blade has chord length C and extends from the center

A four-bladed helicopter rotor rotates at n r/min in air with properties (ρ, μ). Each blade has chord length C and extends from the center of rotation out to radius R (the hub size is neglected). Assuming turbulent flow from the leading edge, develop an analytical estimate for the power P required to drive this rotor. (There is no forward velocity.)

A four-bladed helicopter rotor rotates

r=R -strip chordC dr 60

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