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V/STOL aircraft and method

Patent ·
OSTI ID:871231
 [1]
  1. 1417 Kirby St., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87112
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Aircraft apparatus and method capable of V/STOL (vertical, short takeoff and landing) in addition to conventional flight. 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.

Research Organization:
Sandia Corp
DOE Contract Number:
AT(29-1)-789
Assignee:
Owens, Phillip R. (1417 Kirby St., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87112)
Patent Number(s):
US 5687934
OSTI ID:
871231
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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