Disk
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001753
The circular area swept by the rotating blades of a propeller or helicopter rotor. This area is where the aerodynamic forces are generated to produce thrust or lift. The disk loading, calculated as the aircraft's weight divided by the disk area, is a key performance parameter for helicopters, influencing their hover efficiency and maneuverability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001753 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Pitch einstellen; Spanish: poner en bandera; French: mettre en drapeau |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001753",
"term": "Disk",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The circular area swept by the rotating blades of a propeller or helicopter rotor. This area is where the aerodynamic forces are generated to produce thrust or lift. The disk loading, calculated as the aircraft's weight divided by the disk area, is a key performance parameter for helicopters, influencing their hover efficiency and maneuverability.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Pitch einstellen",
"es": "poner en bandera",
"fr": "mettre en drapeau"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/disk/"
}
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