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Some examples of VTOL jet-propelled aircraft with lifting fans in the wings

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40003864
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  1. National Research Council Canada. National Aeronautical Establishment
FormatText, Memorandum
Physical description18 p.
Abstract
This memorandum describes four designed examples of vertical take-off and landing aircraft, in which forward propulsion Is by a turbo jet engine, and lift is by fans In the wings. The fans are driven by gas from the turbine exhaust of the turbo jet engine, and are used only for take-off, hovering and landing. In flight the aircraft Is propelled by the jet engine with the fans shut down.
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PublisherNational Research Council Canada
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  • Laboratory Memorandum (National Research Council Canada. National Aeronautical Establishment. Engine Laboratory), no. NAE-ENG-45 (21 February 1957).
LanguageEnglish
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IdentifierNAE-446-2
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