Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – heavier-than-air – Airplane and helicopter sustained
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, heavier-than-air
Airplane and helicopter sustained
Reexamination Certificate
active
11016902
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a convertible aircraft provided with first and second tilt fans disposed on either side of the fuselage a little forward of the center of gravity of the convertible aircraft. In addition, the convertible aircraft includes, in remarkable manner, a non-tilting fan that is permanently in a vertical position and that is contained inside the fuselage.
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Eurocopter
Holzen Stephen A
Luu Teri Pham
Young & Thompson
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