Technical Topics
What is a Sonic Boom, and How Does it Affect Helicopters?
Sonic booms: not talked about very much, especially in the helicopter industry. However, the speed of sound and the effects of breaking it, has a massive influence on the design, procedures and aerodynamic of both planes and helicopters. So what is a sonic boom, and how does it effect helicopters as well? For clarity, the picture above is called a vapour cone, and is NOT the same as a sonic boom, but is related to Read more…