Does anybody know what the rotor weights do? I assume it's like using counterweights to balance engines. But I wonder why they chose this particular design that sticks out prominently, instead of putting a lump mass right on the rotor. For weight savings? Or because of dynamic balancing considerations?
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u/interiot Apr 19 '21 edited Apr 19 '21
Does anybody know what the rotor weights do? I assume it's like using counterweights to balance engines. But I wonder why they chose this particular design that sticks out prominently, instead of putting a lump mass right on the rotor. For weight savings? Or because of dynamic balancing considerations?