Basic requirements and design considerations; propulsion system conceived for high speed VTOL aircraft by Aircraft Gas Turbine Div, General Electric, Evendale, Ohio; conventional turbojet sized so it will produce adequate cruise thrust at moderate altitudes and attractive subsonic speeds; lift fan is driven by engine which is shut down during cruise; specific convertible VTOL aircraft design.


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    Title :

    Some thoughts on VTOL propulsion


    Additional title:

    Am Helicopter Soc -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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