Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – heavier-than-air – Airplane and fluid sustained
Patent
1978-04-28
1980-02-12
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, heavier-than-air
Airplane and fluid sustained
244 23D, 244100R, 180126, B60V 308
Patent
active
041879996
ABSTRACT:
The airplane of the present invention is of the vertical take-off and landing type powered by one or more jet engines which are mounted to provide thrust necessary for horizontal flight, movable panels direct exhaust gases downwardly toward the ground to provide a ground effect for greater safety upon vertical take-off and landing.
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patent: 3454238 (1969-07-01), Goodson
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