Most logical method of obtaining VTOL capability of aircraft by addition of jet driven rotor has received little attention; advantages are that there is no "conversion" problem, no excessive downwash in hovering, and no necessity for excessive power to gross weight ratios; performance is sacrificed, compared to aircraft, but performance gained, compared to helicopter; reference to flight test results of Fairey Rotodyne and McDonnell-XV-1.
Jet-driven lifting rotor
Soc Automotive Engrs -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 66 , n 7
1958
Article (Journal)
English
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