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The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft carrier. Yet the Phantom ...
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What Are Wing Aspect Ratios & How Do They Differ Between Aircraft Types?
Aspect ratios across different aircraft types ... for close air support of ground troops, it features straight, low-aspect-ratio wings for enhanced durability and loitering capability in combat ...
FLYING Magazine on MSN4d
Electra’s Hybrid Fixed-Wing Aircraft Snags Interest Among Helicopter Operators
Electra announces a new round of customers for its flagship, fixed-wing EL9, many of whom primarily operate rotorcraft.
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Sikorsky Rotor Blown Wing Drone Proves It Can Take Off Like a Helo and Fly Like a Plane
Aerospace giant Sikorsky announced it has conducted a series of flight tests for the rotor blown wing drone being developed ...
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Sikorsky Details Successful ‘Full Mission Profile’ Demos With Rotor Blown Wing UAS Concept
Sikorsky on Monday detailed recent successful demonstrations with its “rotor blown wing” unmanned aircraft system (UAS), ...
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A Guide To 3D Printing Model Aircraft Wings
It’s primarily intended for straight wings with a continuous profile, but it should be adaptable to tapered/swept wings too. A well-designed airframe is essential when pushing aircraft to the ...
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Sikorsky Unveils New S-92 Gearbox And Flight-Tests Rotor Blown Wing
The Rotor Blown Wing is a hybrid-electric, fully autonomous flying wing aircraft. Credit: Sikorsky Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky business unit continues to invest in incremental improvements to its ...