Cylindrical wing structure gives VTOL vertical takeoff and landing craft maximum rigidity with minimum strength-weight ratio; high maneuverability throughout flight range combines with high takeoff speeds; developed for French aircraft concern SNECMA by French-German design team; fuselage and power plant are held in hub of annular wing; before takeoff, coleopter rests vertically on ground; in forward flight, it flies in horizontal position.


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    Title :

    Coleopter -- World's most radical aircraft


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 70 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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