Abstract:With the widespread application of rotorcraft in both military and civilian fields, their transmission systems are evolving toward higher speed, intelligence, and unmanned operation. Based on rotor configuration and propulsion mode, this paper categorizes rotorcraft into three types: compound rotorcraft, tiltrotor aircraft, and hybrid/electric rotorcraft. The structural characteristics of the transmission systems for these types are analyzed in detail. Additionally, the future development trends of rotorcraft transmission systems are explored, focusing on technologies such as power split technology, variable-speed transmission, non-tilting engines, and electric tail rotor drives. Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper concludes that future rotorcraft transmission systems will primarily evolve toward three configurations: coaxial rotorcraft with propellers, tiltrotor aircraft, and hybrid/electric rotorcraft, it aims to provide valuable references for the development of rotorcraft transmission systems.