Cycloidal hybrid advanced surface effects vehicle

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, heavier-than-air

Airplanes, weight diminished by bouyant gas

C244S009000, C244S010000, C244S019000, C180S116000, C180S117000, C114S06700A

Reexamination Certificate

active

11072219

ABSTRACT:
A “wing in ground effect” aerial vehicle includes a wing mounted on a fuselage, and two cycloidal propulsion units for providing lift, thrust and longitudinal control. Additional lift is provided by a lighter-than-air gas such as helium contained in the fuselage. Operationally, the two cycloidal propulsion units and the volume of lighter-than-air gas are concertedly regulated to achieve “wing in ground effect” flight. Importantly, the two cycloidal propulsion units may operate in one of several modes, to include a curtate mode, a prolate mode, and a fixed-wing mode. Additionally, the vehicle may hover. Also, a thruster unit is mounted on the fuselage for providing forward thrust in combination with, or in lieu of, the two cycloidal propulsion units.

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