The present work focuses on the application of the finite-element multibody technique to the dynamic analysis of tilt rotors. A detailed multibody model is first described and validated against well established solution procedures. The non-linear model developed herein includes a full description of the control linkages and three possible realizations of the gimbal mount. The effects of the three gimbal joint design solutions on the stability of the system are analyzed with the help of numerical simulations.
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