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The VTOL dream–Will it always remain out of reach?

Curtis, 2019

Document ID
3988125066159559836
Author
Curtis P
Publication year
Publication venue
The Aeronautical Journal

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In this paper, we examine some of the physics behind Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) flying machines, and some of the emerging technologies that are driving the recent upsurge of new VTOL projects. The paper attempts to put these into context by examining some of the …
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