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Shows the simplicity of Thrust Drive's direct drive system vs Conventional complex and failure prone drive train.

The conventional helicopter drivetrain requires extensive components such as transmission, gearboxes, drive shaft, a long tail boom, and counter-torque devices. A complex drive system introduces numerous critical points of failure.

Engines deliver thrust through an airfoil-shaped tube that allows direct delivery of power to the rotor shaft
eliminating the need for transmissions, gearboxes, driveshaft, a long tail boom, and counter-torque devices.

A NEW ERA FOR
SAFETY
CAPABILITY ECONOMICS

Thrust Drive Standard with extended tail

OUR VISION

Since the dawn of rotorcraft the dream of developing a simple, safe and affordable vertical takeoff and landing aircraft has been the goal of the industry.  The Thrust Drive System makes that dream a reality.

THE FUTURE OF VERTICAL FLIGHT

Breakthrough design eliminates the cost and complexity of traditional helicopters

Example of microturbojet engine 1

PROPULSION SYSTEM

PROPULSIVE EFFICIENCY

Jet thrust is directly converted into rotor shaft power

Example of micro turbojet engine 2

Reduces weight, power loss, complexity and points of failure created by the conventional helicopter transmission and tail rotor drive train.

Power system test
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Thrust Drive LLC  www.thrustdrive.com

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