Lift fan concept encompasses basically V/STOL propulsion system consisting of high bypass ratio jet engine; jet engine thrust is installed in aircraft for conventional flight and this thrust is used as energy source; lift fans are sized for VTOL; studies indicate that low aspect ratio wings suitable for fan installations compare very well with variable-geometry winged aircraft from mission standpoint; vertifan aircraft can achieve V/STOL at nearly cost of STOL only; vertifan aircraft powered by lift fan propulsion systems are equally applicable to high subsonic or supersonic applications.


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    Title :

    Lift fan V/STOL concept for future applications


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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