V/STOL aircraft and method
Patent
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OSTI ID:563714
Aircraft apparatus and method capable of V/STOL (vertical, short takeoff and landing) in addition to conventional flight are disclosed. For V/STOL operation, induced lift is provided by blowing air over the upper surface of each wing through a duct installed near the leading edge. Intake air is supplied to the blowing fan through a duct installed near the trailing edge, thus providing suction as well as blowing. Two fans in series are required. The engine provides power not only to the propeller but also to a transmission which provides power to the pulleys driving the belt-driven fans. 10 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- Assignee:
- PTO; SCA: 330600; PA: EDB-98:014906; SN: 98001896353
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,687,934/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-691,471
- OSTI ID:
- 563714
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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