Influence of geometric constraints on aircraft design

Abstract

The paper considers the requirements to helicopter operating conditions, forming geometrical constraints at the design stages and their influence on the geometrical appearance of the helicopter as a whole, structural design and layout of individual components and assemblies of helicopters. The methodology of forming the system of geometrical constraints is based on the generalised requirements to ensure the operational and technical characteristics of the helicopter: ensuring the basing and production of take-off and landing operations on marine vessels, ensuring transportability, ease of access to the cockpit, ease of access to the units during maintenance, reducing the labour intensity of individual helicopter maintenance operations.