Advanced subsonic vertical and short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft configurations offer new transportation options for civil applications. Described is a range of vehicles from low-disk to high-disk loading aircraft, including high-speed rotorcraft, V/STOL aircraft, and short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. The status and advantages of the various configurations are described. Some of these show promise for relieving congestion in high population-density regions and providing transportation opportunities for low population-density regions.
Civil applications of high speed rotorcraft and powered lift aircraft configurations
International Powered Lift Conference and Exposition ; 1987 ; Santa Clara, CA, United States
1988-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English