X-wing helicopter-scout attack configuration

Details X-wing helicopter-scout attack configuration X-wing helicopter-scout attack configuration

1985-01-30

1987-12-08

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, heavier-than-air

Helicopter or auto-rotating wing sustained, i.e., gyroplanes

244 6, 244 7R, 244 52, 244 55, 244207, B64C 2782

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047114150

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a single seat aircraft having the capabilities of vertical takeoff, landing and hovering operations utilizing the X-Wing as a conventional helicopter rotating wing. After transition to forward flight following takeoff, the rotating wing is stopped and becomes a fixed wing of "X" configuration. The aircraft utilizes two engines within the fuselage, one engine being positioned vertically above the other along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, the particular arrangement of engines allowing aircraft size and weight to be substantially reduced.

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