Application of VTOL to short haul aircraft, supersonic transports, and space launchers; it is shown that control characteristics of these aircraft are such that routine, all-weather operations will be possible with high degree of safety; economic factors determining ticket costs are analyzed; comparison of various VTOL aircraft configurations is presented together with evaluation of their relative operational advantages; improvements in launch capabilities with VTOL launch vehicle for space flights.
Long range potential of VTOL aircraft
ASCE -- Proc (J Aero-Space Transport Div)
1965
16 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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