An aircraft including an engine compartment and an engine provided in the engine compartment. The aircraft further includes a ductwork housing positioned above the engine. The ductwork housing includes at least one duct. The at least one duct has an outlet port that faces downwardly. Operation of the engine causes air to flow through the duct and exit the outlet port. The outlet port is configured to direct the air flow downwardly to provide lift for the aircraft.
VTOL aircraft with jet engine coupled to downward thrust nozzles
27.04.2021
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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