VTOL aircraft with forward-swept fixed wing

Details VTOL aircraft with forward-swept fixed wing VTOL aircraft with forward-swept fixed wing

2005-12-02

2010-06-15

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, heavier-than-air

Airplane and fluid sustained

C244S012100, C244S012200, C244S012400, C244S012500, C244S04500R, C244S04500R, CD12S319000, CD12S341000, CD12S342000, CD12S337000, CD12S331000, CD12S332000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735774

ABSTRACT:
A fixed-wing VTOL aircraft features a forward-swept wing configuration coupled with a tripod arrangement of the engines (two forward, one rear), a forward-swept empennage or tail assembly, and a forward canard. The engines and wings/empennage are located relative to each other such that the engine outlet nozzles, which pivot downwardly to provide lift-off thrust, are minimally covered by the wings/empennage, if at all. The wings and empennage may include lifting fans to supplement lift and provide pitch and/or roll control.

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