Why do helicopters make a chopping noise instead of a smooth spinning noise? 715 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K December 8, 2020 0 Comments Why do helicopters make a chopping noise instead of a smooth spinning noise? In: Engineering 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 8, 2020 0 Comments Each blade goes whomp. For you to hear a continuous noise, you would need the rotor speed times number of blades to be over 50Hz, or for a dual blade rotor go over 1500rpm. This would unfortunately make blade go over the speed of sound. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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