![Why are tip jet helicopters so rare, even though it doesn't seem very complex and would work fine with current engines, like turbines or any kind of compressor? - Quora Why are tip jet helicopters so rare, even though it doesn't seem very complex and would work fine with current engines, like turbines or any kind of compressor? - Quora](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-31bb9497fb3567ad7ae29aff8c6d0e4b.webp)
Why are tip jet helicopters so rare, even though it doesn't seem very complex and would work fine with current engines, like turbines or any kind of compressor? - Quora
![Monte-Copter Triphibian. An amphibious tip jet helicopter powered by a single compressed air generator. (Ca. 1960) : r/WeirdWings Monte-Copter Triphibian. An amphibious tip jet helicopter powered by a single compressed air generator. (Ca. 1960) : r/WeirdWings](https://preview.redd.it/lj1ffkjx60c51.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=700d3b7eb78532f672f31df482ab435729907aa5)
Monte-Copter Triphibian. An amphibious tip jet helicopter powered by a single compressed air generator. (Ca. 1960) : r/WeirdWings
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