Nonhelicopter types of V/STOL aircraft developed in the United States are reviewed, and some lessons learned from a selected number of concepts are highlighted. The AV-8B, which was developed by modifications to the British Harrier is the only current concept examined. Configurations proposed for the future subsonic, multimissing aircraft and the future supersonic fighter/attack aircraft are described. Emphasis is on these supersonic concepts.
V/STOL Concepts in the United States: Past, Present, and Future
01.04.1984
Report
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Englisch