tail rotor

British  

noun

1. a small propeller fitted to the rear of a helicopter to counteract the torque reaction of the main rotor and thus prevent the body of the helicopter from rotating in an opposite direction

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tail rotor

One of Lynn’s former colleagues told him they saw a tail rotor on the ground, and Lynn quickly learned it was Moreno and Marciniw who were onboard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

The tail rotor counteracts the torque of a helicopter's main rotor to ensure the aircraft does not spin out of control.

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023

The tail rotor is key to keeping the helicopter stable and steering it.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

Three safety recommendations have been made relating to the maintenance manual regarding the required oil quantity and servicing interval for the tail rotor gearbox.

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2023

“Examination of the main and tail rotor assemblies found damage consistent with powered rotation at the time of impact. The initial point of impact consisted of highly fragmented cabin and cockpit debris,” the report noted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2020

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