An aircraft comprising a fuselage 9, means for providing thrust 6,7 and lift surfaces or wings 1, 2. The aircraft can sustain flight and manoeuvre at low speeds, when the lift surfaces are incapable of providing sufficient lift, the remaining lift provided by the thrusters. At high speed the lift surfaces may be capable of providing all the required lift. Preferably the aircraft can manoeuvre by means of aerodynamic lift surfaces or by means of thrusters whose thrust direction can be changed. The aircraft may have a control system to adjust desired flight characteristics and a system to determine orientation, thruster and surface settings. The aircraft may have a system to detect the onset of aerodynamic stall. The aircraft may have adjustable undercarriage 10 to alter the aircraft’s angle for take-off and landing. Preferably the aircraft may have means to orient the passengers during flight or on the ground.
Hybrid flight aircraft
2022-05-18
Patent
Electronic Resource
English