Patent ID: 8882024
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. A rotorcraft, comprising: a body; a power train coupled to the body and comprising a power source and a drive shaft coupled to the power source; a main rotor system coupled to the power train, the main rotor system comprising at least one main rotor blade; an anti-torque rotor system coupled to the body, the anti-torque rotor system comprising at least one anti-torque rotor blade operable to provide a first force on the body in the direction of rotation of the at least one main rotor blade; an anti-torque rotor enhancement system, comprising: an anti-torque rudder system coupled to the body, the anti-torque rudder system comprising at least one rudder surface operable to provide a second force on the body in the direction of rotation of the at least one main rotor blade.